AMR Research Announces Its 2009 Leadership Awards

AMR Research, the leading research firm focused on the global supply chain and supporting technologies, announced the winners of the 2009 AMR Research Leadership Awards. Companies are awarded for top performance in four categories: technology leverage, corporate social responsibility, sustainable leadership, and small-to-midsize company.

"The winners of this year's AMR Research Leadership Awards have demonstrated superior capabilities and leadership across the global supply chain," said Bruce Richardson, chief research officer at AMR Research. "It is an honor to recognize companies that not only excel at supply chain, but whose products and business practices contribute to society."

The winners of the 2009 AMR Research Leadership Awards are:

Corporate Social Responsibility Award:  Procter & Gamble

This award is given to the manufacturer, retailer, or wholesaler/distributor that has led the way in incorporating socially responsible practices across the global supply chain.

John Fontanella Supply Chain Innovation Award (formerly the Technology Leverage Award):  Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance

This award recognizes the company that displays superior abilities to use technology across the global supply chain. We have named this award in memory of our beloved colleague, John Fontanella.

Sustainable Leadership Award: Dell (for Operational Sustainable Performance), Hewlett-Packard (Sustainability and Innovation), and Better Place/Tririga (Clean Technology)

This award recognizes companies that exhibit leadership in environmental practices across the global supply chain.

Small-to-Midsize Company Award: Harris Corporation

This award is given to a company that does not meet the revenue requirements for the Supply Chain Top 25, but demonstrates superior supply chain leadership.

About the Leadership Awards

Since 2008, AMR Research has complemented the Supply Chain Top 25 with the Leadership Awards, which are designed to provide public recognition for excellence in specific disciplines within the broader topic of supply chain leadership that deserve recognition on their own merits.