American Honda Recognizes CraneMorley As a Top Supplier with Premier Partner Award

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. President and CEO Tetsuo Iwamura today presented the company's Premier Partner Award to Thomas Pratt, President of CraneMorley for excellence in the development of Honda's on-line, simulation-based dealer management certification program. CraneMorley was one of 15 award recipients selected from 60 suppliers nominated by American Honda associates nationwide.

Torrance, Calif. (PRWEB) August 26, 2007 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. President and CEO Tetsuo Iwamura today presented the company's Premier Partner Award to Thomas Pratt, President of CraneMorley for excellence in the development of Honda's on-line, simulation-based dealer management certification program. CraneMorley was one of 15 award recipients selected from 60 suppliers nominated by American Honda associates nationwide.

"We are grateful for the award and Honda's continued support as together we invent the future of management training. It is no longer enough to 'know' more about business through training. It's what a manager learns how to 'do' to improve business performance that counts. We look forward to building on this shared vision in the future."
   
The Premier Partner Awards were established in 1998 to recognize suppliers who embrace American Honda's philosophy of exceeding customer expectations. This year's award winners represent excellence in a variety of industries including logistics, security, printing, marketing, consulting, training, interactive solutions and much more.   

"Today we acknowledge elite suppliers who exemplify Honda's philosophy of delivering the highest possible value to our customers through quality products and customer service," said Tetsuo Iwamura, president and CEO of American Honda.

Founded in Japan in 1948, Honda began operations in the U.S. in 1959 with the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda's first overseas subsidiary. Honda began U.S. production of motorcycles in 1979 and automobiles in 1982. The company has invested more than $9 billion in its North American operations, with employment of more than 33,000 associates, and annual purchases of more than $16 billion in parts and materials from suppliers in North America.

CraneMorley has provided instructional design services to global business leaders such as American Honda for more than 20 years.

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