Chiquita Wins Award for Global Logistics
The Distribution Business Management Association (DBMA), represented by 50 of the top global supply chain companies, granted Chiquita Brands International the 2009 Circle of Excellence Award, the Association's highest recognition for environmental protection and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The award was announced to the entire DBMA membership during the association's annual meeting on May 13, 2009.
The criteria for the Circle of Excellence Award were developed by Dr. Omar Keith Helferich, Ph.D., Central Michigan University, based on research accomplished through Michigan State University and Central Michigan University with assistance from other leading universities involved with supply chain management.
"At Chiquita, our challenge was to incorporate as much depth as possible for the measurement of the overall banana carbon footprint in order to highlight the main areas of opportunity in our supply chain," says Deverl Maserang, vice-president, product supply at Chiquita Fresh North America.
DBMA presents this award to the one company each year that demonstrates the highest standards of quality and technology in supply chain logistics. The award recipient is selected by an international panel of judges representing top universities and industry trade associations in the United States.
The criteria for the Circle of Excellence Award were developed by Dr. Omar Keith Helferich, Ph.D., Central Michigan University, based on research accomplished through Michigan State University and Central Michigan University with assistance from other leading universities involved with supply chain management.
"At Chiquita, our challenge was to incorporate as much depth as possible for the measurement of the overall banana carbon footprint in order to highlight the main areas of opportunity in our supply chain," says Deverl Maserang, vice-president, product supply at Chiquita Fresh North America.
DBMA presents this award to the one company each year that demonstrates the highest standards of quality and technology in supply chain logistics. The award recipient is selected by an international panel of judges representing top universities and industry trade associations in the United States.