AutoZone recognized 15 of its top suppliers at its virtual AutoZone Vendor Summit on July 21 in Memphis.
AutoZone said it selected each company for demonstrating exceptional collaboration, innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction throughout the last year.
Seven vendors received AutoZone WITTDTJR (“What It Takes to Do the Job Right”) awards :
- Autolite
- Bosch
- Gold
- Power Stop
- Valvoline
- White Knight
- Winhere Brake Parts
These vendors consistently ensured that AutoZone’s DIY customers and professional customers have the parts and products necessary to best fix vehicles and keep them running smoothly, AutoZone noted in a news release.
AutoZone selected seven vendors for the prestigious AutoZone Extra Miler award:
- Apex Tool Group
- Baofeng
- Exxon Mobil
- Meguiar’s
- Old World Industries
- Prestone
- Standard Motor Products
The Extra Miler award honors those vendors that are “unfazed by obstacles, go above and beyond the call of duty, exceed expectations and consistently do more than expected.”
AutoZone named Dorman Products its 2020 Vendor of the Year. A previous Vendor of the Year award winner, Dorman was recognized for its commitment to say “Yes, we can!” in supporting AutoZone’s customers and business, AutoZone noted.
“Dorman Products is a partner in every way from category management and branding to innovation, stepping up to transform key product lines into best-in-class categories,” AutoZone added in a news release.
“Our 2020 Vendor of the Year, Dorman Products and our Vendor Summit award winners make tremendous contributions to AutoZone’s success,” said Bill Hackney, senior vice president, merchandising. “These suppliers collaborate, innovate and most importantly, help us meet customers’ needs. We celebrate their accomplishments and thank all of our suppliers for their support for and commitment to our customers and to AutoZone.”
