In order to promote the sustainable management of the company’s purchase and supply activities, Bridgestone Costa Rica delivered the Supplier of Excellence Award that recognizes suppliers for their strong performance and compliance levels in five categories.

The 2017 award edition included the evaluation of spare parts suppliers and service providers. The winners of the respective categories in Costa Rica are as follows:

1. Central de Servicios / Technical Performance

2. Siprofisa / Costs

3. Scheneider Electric / Compliance

4. Distribuidora Ionics / Service

5. Son Del / Passion for Excellence

Countless improvements have been achieved to the operation with the benefit provided by the Bridgestone Costa Rica supply chain. Its performance and compliance permit the company to ensure that it is Serving Society with Superior Quality. However, the benefits are not limited to Bridgestone alone as each supplier perfects their environmental and social criteria and processes, certifications, and corporate social responsibility approaches.