YCH Group Conferred the "Overall Supply Chain Partner of the Year" at the Supply Chain Asia Industry Night 2016

Nov 23, 2016 12:00:00 AM

- YCH Group is selected as innovative leader through its supply chain solutions, commitment to adding value its partners and developing the industry

Singapore, 23 November 2016 -YCH Group, Asia Pacific's leading integrated end-to-end supply chain management and logistics partner, was named the "Overall Supply Chain Partner of the Year" at the Supply Chain Asia Industry Night 2016 in recognition of its dedication and leadership in the Supply Chain industry, as well as its various community initiatives. The win at the 15th installment of the awards, was held at Orchard Hotel with Guest-of-Honour, Singapore's Senior Minister of State, Mrs Josephine Teo, and industry leaders who have demonstrated commitment to the innovation and development of the sector.

YCH Group's win was among 30 awards that were given out to both individuals and corporations to recognise their efforts and achievements in the industry over the last year. The award was received by Mr Michael Leong, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at YCH Group.

 

YCH Group has been at the forefront of innovation in the supply chain industry, with new collaborations with key partners in growth markets like the CLMV region and China, reinforcing its top-line commitment to its local and regional partners, while helping to drive business and economic development in Singapore. This is demonstrated through the following initiatives:

  • Upcoming launch of YCH's new headquarters at Supply Chain City®, Asia's premier supply chain nerve centre
  • Key industry partner to Supply Chain And Logistics Academy (SCALA) to develop and empower Supply Chain professionals and talents
  • Commitment to invest and nurture start-ups in the Supply Chain industry through Supply Chain Angels (SCAngels)
  • Strategic collaboration with Y3 Technologies, a home-grown software solutions provider to develop award-winning solutions such as drone technologies and automation
  • Symbiotic partnership with both MNCs and aspiring growth companies in key industries such as e-Commerce and Cold Chain

"We are truly honoured to receive the 'Overall Supply Chain Partner of the Year' award from Supply Chain Asia," said Catherine Yap, Executive Director of the CEO Office at YCH Group, who also expressed her gratitude on the win. "YCH Group has been constantly evolving and innovating to meet the needs of our customers in the rapidly changing economy today. Our commitment to innovate and adapt according to change, coupled with our strong partnerships and transport networks in the region, helps add value to our stakeholders in the Asia Pacific region."

A mark of YCH's well-deserving performance in the industry, the award illustrates YCH Group's mission to be the leading supply chain solutions partner of choice, leveraging the width and depth of its network across the Asia Pacific region while focusing on the level of service and confidence it provides to clients.

"Suntory Pepsico Beverage Vietnam offers our heartiest congratulations to YCH Group on being conferred the 'Overall Supply Chain Partner of the Year' award," said Nguyen Thi Loi, Vice President of Supply Chain at Suntory Pepsico Beverage Vietnam. "Throughout our long and successful partnership, YCH has repeatedly demonstrated their commitment to our symbiotic relationship, successfully managing the operations of a 100,000 sq ft facility in Ho Chi Minh in our latest venture. We have also found YCH's employees to possess genuine passion for the industry, with working dynamics characterised by strong team work and highly responsible work ethics that make YCH ideal as a long term partner."

YCH Group was first named "Overall Supply Chain Partner of the Year" back in 2014, and also being recognised as an excellent service provider with the "Supply Chain Security" award, edging out other finalists such as DB Schenker, DHL, Toll Group and CEVA Logistics. Last year, YCH Group was named 'Asian 3PL of the Year' at the 14th Supply Chain Asia Awards, an acknowledgement of YCH's leadership in the supply chain and logistics industry throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

About YCH Group

Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Singapore, YCH Group is the leading end-to-end supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's largest companies and favourite brands across the Asia Pacific region. Its suite of innovative award-winning end-to-end supply chain management solutions - Intribution™ , Intrabution™ , Retrogistics™ - employ cutting edge web-technologies that are best-in-class across industry clusters from consumer and electronics to chemical and healthcare, to deliver powerful competitive advantages for customers. A strong proponent of innovation, YCH is recognized for its 7PL™ approach in seamlessly integrating supply chain strategy with execution. As an extended family enterprise, YCH was awarded the May Day Model Partnership Awards 2014 for embracing diversity, encouraging continuous learning and the creation of a productive, resilient and sustainable workforce.

For further information, please visit www.ych.com


For media enquiries:

Sandra Tan
Corporate Communications, YCH Group
DID : (65) 6417 2773
Email: sandra.tan@ych.com

Neo Jia Hao
Corporate Communications, YCH Group
DID : (65) 6417 2772
Email: jiahao.neo@ych.com

 

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