Wheels, Inc. was recently presented with the 2014 Partnership Supplier of the Year award by BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company).
In business together since 2003, BD and Wheels worked together to deliver best-in-class depreciation, continuous fuel economy improvement and a 95% driver satisfaction rate for the BD fleet last year.
“Wheels has been an excellent partner for BD for more than a decade,” said Chris Shanahan, BD’s VP of Global Procurement. “This past year really stood out in terms of strong collaboration that helped BD achieve strong financial performance and 95% customer satisfaction.”
Wheels received BD’s Partnership Award for their strategic insights, analysis, customer service and ongoing support to drive continuous improvement.
BD and Wheels used a number of tools and strategies to achieve an optimally-run fleet for the medical supply giant, including frequent business planning sessions, action register reviews and advanced vehicle lifecycle mapping. BD also participated in the “EcoWheels Challenge,” in which drivers learned eco-friendly driving habits and made pledges to “go green” with their vehicles.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to have won this award, which is a testament to the terrific partnership we have established with BD,” said Scott Pattullo, Wheels’ senior VP of sales, marketing and account management. “We believe that our dedicated focus on delivering measurable success for our clients is what sets Wheels apart in the fleet management industry. So while it’s always an honor to win an award like this, it’s especially rewarding to see that a client like BD recognizes and values the tangible impact that a well-run fleet has on its business.”
