Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, has achieved a significant milestone in its business journey by being recognized as a Partner-level supplier for the year 2024 and, remarkably, gaining induction into the esteemed 10-year Supplier Hall of Fame within John Deere's Achieving Excellence Program. This Hall of Fame accolade is reserved for suppliers that have consistently attained a Partner-level rating for a decade, marking this recognition as a high honor in John Deere's supplier rating system.
The accolades were officially conferred at a ceremony held on April 10, 2025, at John Deere's World Headquarters located in Moline, Illinois, where employees of Ascent were present to receive this prestigious acknowledgment. The recognition is a testament to Ascent's steadfast commitment to delivering top-notch products and unmatched service quality while embracing the philosophy of continuous improvement.
Ascent Global Logistics has played a crucial role in supporting John Deere's Region 4 production operations by providing time-sensitive inbound Just-In-Time (JIT) logistics solutions. This includes various transport modalities such as expedited ground transport, airfreight services, on-board courier solutions, and air charter operations. Over the years, Ascent's exemplary services have not gone unnoticed; the company has received multiple accolades, including a Supplier Innovation award in 2015, and was named John Deere's Supplier of the Year in 2016. In 2019, they were honored with a five-year Hall of Fame recognition and further acknowledged in John Deere's Cost Reduction Opportunities Process (JD CROP) in 2022.
In an enthusiastic statement, Greg Netter, Senior Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Ascent Global Logistics, expressed pride in this ongoing recognition, stating, "We are honored to be recognized as a Partner-level supplier once again and to be inducted into the John Deere Supplier Hall of Fame. Earning this distinction for ten consecutive years reflects the unwavering commitment our team brings to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions. We value our long-standing relationship with John Deere and remain dedicated to supporting their success through continuous improvement and time-critical logistics excellence."
The Achieving Excellence program, initiated in 1991 by John Deere's Supply Management, evaluates suppliers annually across multiple performance categories, including quality, delivery, process alignment, value creation, and the overall relationship. This annual assessment ensures that suppliers remain competitive and engaged with their continuous improvement journey.
Ascent Global Logistics stands at the forefront of logistics solutions, being a leading provider of expedited and time-critical logistics services. They connect a vast array of customers with their extensive carrier network, benefiting from an internal ground fleet and airline partnerships through their proprietary digital PEAK freight marketplace. This platform allows for robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing while being backed by logistics experts who operate around the clock.
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Ascent Global Logistics' official website. Ascent continues to set the bar for excellence in the logistics landscape by offering services that comprise air chartering, ground expedite, on-board couriers, airfreight, fast boats, global air and ocean forwarding, truckload, less-than-truckload shipping, brokerage, managed transportation, and other logistics services. Their seasoned team is committed to solving the most challenging logistics needs with a focus on delivering industry-leading service and ensuring high customer satisfaction.