John Deere recognizes Ascent 9th consecutive time as partner-level supplier

Ascent Global Logistics (“Ascent”) has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2023 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. The Belleville, MI-based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Company employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held on April 11 in Moline, IL.

Ascent is a supplier of time-critical logistics to support Deere & Company’s inbound JIT supply chain across North America. Ascent previously received a Supplier Innovation award in 2015, was named a John Deere Supplier of the Year in 2016, received Hall of Fame recognition in 2019, earned recognition in the John Deere Cost Reduction Opportunities Process (JD CROP) in 2022 and has achieved recognition as a Partner-level supplier for nine consecutive years.

“We are honored to be recognized as a Partner-level supplier for the ninth time,” stated Paul J. Martins, CEO of Ascent Global Logistics. “This accolade reflects our dedication to excellence in supporting Deere & Company’s time-critical logistics channel. Our ongoing collaboration with Deere & Company drives us to continuously refine our operations and strategies, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the industry.”

Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, delivery, process alignments, value creation and relationship. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.