DS Smith was announced as the winner for the Simplex Innovators Award at the Nestlé UK Supplier Awards for 2024.
The company was nominated in several categories and awarded as winner for the Simplex Innovators Award in recognition of their ground-breaking solutions in support of Nestle’s objectives, ranging from innovative approaches, to cost reduction and optimization of supply chain efficiency.
The award highlights outstanding performance across key areas such as innovation, sustainability and dedication beyond the call of duty and the exceptional contribution of DS Smith teams working within SMI, Packaging and Display. In addition, two individual employees from DS Smith received respective accolades for their exceptional contributions and efforts in enhancing the collaboration between DS Smith and Nestle – Gill Stapleton, Client Director and Michael Rutherford, Key Account Director.
“The night was a celebration of partnership and shared success, as Nestlé UK reaffirmed its appreciation for the vital role that we play in advancing the company’s values and operational excellence. The award of Individual Supplier is reflective of the excellence and dedication we deliver day in and day out for Nestle for the last four years.” said Francesco Van Westrenen, Global CBU Director, DS Smith.
DS Smith supply into all Nestlé manufacturing and co-packing sites across the UK, spanning our entire portfolio inclusive of offset litho, high quality post-print, cartonboard, high performance & POS Display.
