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SMS Technologies Wins Aerospace & Defense Industry Supply Chain Award
San Diego, Calif. January 12, 2009 SMS Technologies, Inc. announces that it has won the 2009 Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) Aerospace & Defense Industry Supply Chain Award in the Supply Chain Innovation award category. SMS Technologies is an electronics contract manufacturer providing services from prototyping through volume manufacturing for customers in many industries, including aerospace and defense.
Judging was based on:
· How SMS integrates its supply chain into its planning and improvement processes.
· How, as part of a joint supplier team, SMS value streams its current state based on real data for delivery, quality, and cost.
· The action plan SMS has developed and deployed for break-through strategies and goals.
· How SMS collaborates with other suppliers to ensure success of their respective customers.
"Since its inception in 1992, SMS has focused on unique and innovative ways to provide customers with high quality design and manufacturing services, on-time-delivery, and lower total cost-of-ownership," said Bob Blumberg, CEO/Chairman, SMS Technologies. "The award was based on processes we incorporate into every job for every customer. We are honored to be recognized by the SEA for these accomplishments."
SEA is an aerospace and defense alliance led by sub-tier suppliers committed to accelerating supply chain performance. It provides a turnkey system for supplier development targeted to mid-tier aerospace and defense customers and provides an industry voice for suppliers on issues affecting supply chain performance. The SEA awards recognize the performance and leadership contributions of suppliers, primes, and tier-one companies providing services and product to the aerospace and defense industry. Awards were announced on November 11, 2009 in Indian Wells, California.
About SMS Technologies, Inc.
SMS Technologies is an Electronics Contract Manufacturer serving the aerospace, automotive, communications, medical, and military segments. With its customer-focused approach, SMS provides rapid prototyping, PCB assembly, in-circuit and functional test, and box-build services for electronic assemblies. Headquartered in San Diego, California with a dedicated prototype/NPI business unit and a full production facility, SMS specializes in complex projects in low-to-medium volumes as well as high volume and offshore production. For more information call +1 858-587-6900 or email, info@smstech.com.
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Contacts:
SMS Technologies, Inc.
Michael P. Cirolia
9877 Waples Street San Diego, CA 92121 Direct: 858-587-6818 Fax: 858-457-2069
Email: mcirolia@smstech.com
A R Marketing, Inc (agency)
Andrea Roberts
Phone: 858-451-8666
E-Mail: andrea@armarketinginc.com
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