NI awards 15 global suppliers

Bare Board Group, a supplier of printed circuit boards to National Instruments, is the recipient of this year's Supplier of the Year award. This award recognises the supplier that consistently performs beyond expectations throughout the year.

Other 2009 Global Supplier Award winners are: Arrow Electronics Marketing, a supplier of electronics components; BizLink, a supplier of cable assemblies; Cerqa, a supplier of software and print media; ChipX, a supplier of application-specific integrated circuits; Dove, a crystals and oscillators supplier; iRex, a supplier of cable assemblies; Marking Systems, a labels supplier; Phoenix-Lamar, a cable assemblies supplier; SCA Packaging, a supplier of packaging products; Sonopress, a supplier of software and print media; Sunbelt Supply, a hardware supplier; Toshiba, a supplier of application-specific integrated circuits; TTI Inc, an electric components supplier; and Zollner, a supplier of custom metal products.

Scott Christman, Director of the Global Supply Chain for National Instruments, says: "With the rising standard to which global companies are being held, National Instruments makes it a priority to work with suppliers who are dedicated to quality performance, timely delivery, a competitive cost structure and innovative business practices. These suppliers have demonstrated the commitment, innovation and results that set them apart from the rest of the industry, and we congratulate them for their outstanding accomplishments."

National Instruments recognises suppliers in six categories: Supplier of the Year, Best in Class, Best Global Support, Tier One, Quality and On-Time Delivery. Recipients of the awards are chosen based on the National Instruments supplier scorecard, which evaluates performance in the areas of cost, quality, global support, delivery, technology and innovation. Suppliers are scored quarterly, with periodic reviews scheduled to facilitate better communication as well as to identify possible improvement opportunities.

Learn more about the NI supplier programme and how to become involved at www.ni.com/company/procurement. Alternatively, use the form on this page to request a callback or more information.