Agilent Technologies' Semiconductor Products Business Receives Celestica's Global Supplier Award for Seventh Straight Year.PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif. -- Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) today announced it has received a Partners in Performance award from Celestica Inc., a world leader in electronics manufacturing services Electronic manufacturing services (EMS) is term used for companies that design, test, manufacture, distribute and provide return/repair services for electronic component and assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). , for its contribution to the success of the company in 2004. Agilent's semiconductor products business, which provides semiconductors and fiber optic transceivers to Celestica, has received this annual award for the past seven years. Celestica's Partners in Performance awards recognize the company's suppliers' excellence in customer service and support of Celestica's global supply chain. This year's winners demonstrated a level of responsiveness, flexibility and customer service that improved Celestica's business and, in turn, that of its original equipment manufacturer (OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and ) customers. "For seven consecutive years Agilent has exceeded our expectations, acting as an extension of our business and helping us meet the changing needs of our global customers," said John Boucher, chief supply chain and procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases. officer at Celestica. "Agilent's commitment reflects our own corporate values, and I commend them on their sustained performance." "Agilent is honored to be recognized once again by Celestica for supplier excellence," said Jeff Henderson, vice president of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Agilent's Semiconductor Products Group. "I'm pleased to see that our innovative products, focus on customer service, and the dedicated work of our R&D, manufacturing, marketing and sales people are helping Celestica win in today's highly competitive markets." About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 28,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $7.2 billion in fiscal year 2004. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Further technology, corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while and executive news is available on the Agilent news site at www.agilent.com/go/news. |
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