16 Oct 2007 | Ref. 326/2007
MCLEAN, Virginia - BAE Systems was named Meritorious Performance Supplier in Sun Microsystems’ 2007 Supplier Awards program. The Supplier Awards recognize companies that make outstanding contributions to Sun’s record of delivering superior technology, quality service and excellent value to its customers.
“BAE Systems is proud to be recognized by Sun Microsystems for our commitment to delivering quality information technology services and solutions,” commented Rick Schieffelin, President, BAE Systems Information Technology.
The Best-in-Class Award evaluates the performance of all suppliers that delivered a similar product or service and recognizes the highest performer in that area. This award also considers suppliers that demonstrated significant improvement over the course of Sun’s fiscal year. The Meritorious Performance Award recognizes suppliers that have shown exemplary performance in any specific area.
“Sun’s direct-to-customer logistics model means we rely heavily on the support and determination of our supply base,” said Eugene McCabe, executive vice president of Worldwide Operations at Sun. “We congratulate the top suppliers that are helping us build a reputation for record on-time delivery, lead-time performance and superior support.”
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. BAE Systems, with 96,000 employees worldwide, had 2006 sales that exceeded $27 billion on a pro forma basis, assuming BAE Systems had owned Armor Holdings, Inc. for the whole of 2006.
For further information, please contact:
Jennifer LoProto, BAE Systems
Tel: +1 703 873 3716 Mobile: +1 571 283 9299
jennifer.loproto@baesystems.com
Shannon Smith, BAE Systems
Tel: +1 703 907 8257 Mobile: +1 703 967 3854
shannon.n.smith@baesystems.com
www.baesystems.com
