For the Reporter
Tyson Foods recently recognized Auburn-based Zones, Inc., a technology solutions provider, as its Diverse Supplier of the Year.
Zones was one of eight national companies honored as Suppliers of the Year. The winning companies received their awards at an April 3 luncheon at Tyson Foods’ world headquarters in Springdale, Ark.
The recipients were chosen based on supply-chain performance, total cost of ownership, pricing programs, customer-service performance, sustainability initiatives and other performance metrics observed throughout the year.
“We believe it’s important for us to recognize our top suppliers, since they’re an important part of our success as a company,” said Melanie Russell, senior vice president of procurement for Tyson Foods.