Vari-Form named by Chrysler Group as top-performing supplier finalist for 2013

Scott Kunselman, head of purchasing and supplier quality with Chrysler Group (second from left) and Scott Garberding, head of group purchasing, Fiat S.p.A. (far right) present the award to Vari-Form executives Doug Viohl, Randy Nicholls, and Jim Maraz.

Chrysler Group LLC recently honored its top-performing suppliers during its 2014 Annual Strategy Meeting and Supplier Awards ceremony. Vari-Form, Troy, Mich., was named as a finalist in the Supply Chain Management category with delivery and quality scores ranked at more than 95 percent.

All award recipients were determined based on an evaluation of each company’s external balanced scorecard performance in 2013—a rating system that evaluates supplier performance in areas such as quality, delivery, cost, warranty, and partnership—coupled with input and agreement from Chrysler Group senior leadership.