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Grand & Toy Wins 2010 Supply Chain Excellence Award
5.4.10 | Toronto, Canada | Grand & Toy (http://grandandtoy.com), a Canadian leader in office solutions, has been named winner of The Purchasing Management Association of Canada's (PMAC) 2010 Supply Chain Excellence Award. PMAC recognized Grand & Toy's 48-Hour program for its innovative approach to office products delivery. The 48-Hour delivery is a simple and efficient procurement initiative, which supports Grand & Toy's sustainability strategy, and encourages its customers to adopt more responsible business practices. "We are thrilled and honoured to be recognized by PMAC, a leading association that advocates high standards for efficient and socially responsible procurement and supply chain management," says Gary D'Andrea, Chief Operating Officer of Grand & Toy. D'Andrea will accept the award on June 11 during PMAC's 85th Annual National Conference in Regina, Saskatchewan.
48-Hour delivery was launched nationally in February 2009 as a voluntary delivery option. Grand & Toy's goal was to inspire change within the marketplace by providing its Canadian business-to-business customers an environmentally preferable alternative to next-day delivery. By early December 2009, less than one year after launch, the voluntary adoption reached a national average of 49.29%. "The Supply Chain Excellence Award recognizes an organization that has used innovative strategic supply chain management to advance its competitive advantage," says Bob Dye, President of PMAC. "Grand & Toy has demonstrated strong leadership with its focus on green procurement and sustainable supply chain management. The positive customer response to its new 48-hour delivery standard has been impressive. The result is a ripple effect of better sustainability practices among Canadian businesses."
In addition to promoting order consolidation and the adoption of strategic procurement initiatives throughout the supply chain life cycle, 48-Hour also underscores Grand & Toy's broader commitment to being a total business solutions provider. "Corporate procurement has rapidly evolved into a sophisticated set of practices that factor in environmental sustainability, business strategy and fiscal responsibility. At Grand & Toy, we recognized this shift and aligned our business with a strong commitment to sustainability. It has allowed us to be an agent of change by offering environmentally preferable products, services, and processes to our customers. This award demonstrates that our approach is resonating with our customers, supplier partners, and the industry as a whole," says D'Andrea.
About Grand & Toy
Founded in 1882, Grand & Toy is the leading office solutions provider offering strategic office procurement to Canadian businesses. With its comprehensive product selection, Grand & Toy provides access to interiors, technology and imaging solutions and everyday office and facility supplies. Grand & Toy powers the potential of organizations by offering an extensive technology portal, supported by a highly trained team of Tech Solutions Advisors, who our customers can access for all their technology requirements. It also offers essential professional services, such as human resources management, web design and hosting.Grand & Toy also has a firm commitment to environmental integrity and charitable outreach manifested through numerous internal and external programs. For more information, visit www.grandandtoy.com.
About PMAC
The Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is the leading professional association in Canada for supply chain management professionals. With more than 40,000 members and program participants working in all sectors of the Canadian economy, including retail, manufacturing, transportation, distribution, government, natural resources and service sectors, PMAC is the principal source of training, education and professional development for supply chain management professionals in Canada.
Education and member development programs are delivered through the Provincial and Territorial Institutes, supported by the PMAC National office. The highest achievement in professional supply chain management education in Canada is the Certified Professional Purchaser (C.P.P.) designation. For more information, visit www.pmac.ca.
48-Hour delivery was launched nationally in February 2009 as a voluntary delivery option. Grand & Toy's goal was to inspire change within the marketplace by providing its Canadian business-to-business customers an environmentally preferable alternative to next-day delivery. By early December 2009, less than one year after launch, the voluntary adoption reached a national average of 49.29%. "The Supply Chain Excellence Award recognizes an organization that has used innovative strategic supply chain management to advance its competitive advantage," says Bob Dye, President of PMAC. "Grand & Toy has demonstrated strong leadership with its focus on green procurement and sustainable supply chain management. The positive customer response to its new 48-hour delivery standard has been impressive. The result is a ripple effect of better sustainability practices among Canadian businesses."
In addition to promoting order consolidation and the adoption of strategic procurement initiatives throughout the supply chain life cycle, 48-Hour also underscores Grand & Toy's broader commitment to being a total business solutions provider. "Corporate procurement has rapidly evolved into a sophisticated set of practices that factor in environmental sustainability, business strategy and fiscal responsibility. At Grand & Toy, we recognized this shift and aligned our business with a strong commitment to sustainability. It has allowed us to be an agent of change by offering environmentally preferable products, services, and processes to our customers. This award demonstrates that our approach is resonating with our customers, supplier partners, and the industry as a whole," says D'Andrea.
About Grand & Toy
Founded in 1882, Grand & Toy is the leading office solutions provider offering strategic office procurement to Canadian businesses. With its comprehensive product selection, Grand & Toy provides access to interiors, technology and imaging solutions and everyday office and facility supplies. Grand & Toy powers the potential of organizations by offering an extensive technology portal, supported by a highly trained team of Tech Solutions Advisors, who our customers can access for all their technology requirements. It also offers essential professional services, such as human resources management, web design and hosting.Grand & Toy also has a firm commitment to environmental integrity and charitable outreach manifested through numerous internal and external programs. For more information, visit www.grandandtoy.com.
About PMAC
The Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is the leading professional association in Canada for supply chain management professionals. With more than 40,000 members and program participants working in all sectors of the Canadian economy, including retail, manufacturing, transportation, distribution, government, natural resources and service sectors, PMAC is the principal source of training, education and professional development for supply chain management professionals in Canada.
Education and member development programs are delivered through the Provincial and Territorial Institutes, supported by the PMAC National office. The highest achievement in professional supply chain management education in Canada is the Certified Professional Purchaser (C.P.P.) designation. For more information, visit www.pmac.ca.
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