 Global
telecommunications company,
Nortel Networks, has endorsed Radio
Frequency Systems as a ‘Preferred Supplier’, in recognition
of RFS’s global supplier
status. This initiative has been framed to address critical themes deemed
central to an excellent working relationship. RFS, which supplies Nortel
Networks with RF conditioning products, transmission lines, plus base
station and microwave antennas, was awarded ‘Preferred Supplier’ status
based on strong values of quality,
cost, delivery and a vision of strategic,
forward-driven cooperation.
According to Curtis Cadrain, who manages the Nortel Networks Global Key
Account for RFS, this recognition is a testimony to RFS’s global
approach to business. “Ultimately this means that all elements of our business model
have been recognized as integral to Nortel Networks solutions,” he
said.
Nortel Networks has established a process of regularly
re-assessing its supply chain
in order to categorize their suppliers as Strategic, Preferred or Approved.
During the past year, over 2000 of Nortel Networks suppliers have been
scrutinized, resulting in approximately 100 ‘Preferred Supplier’ commendations.
RFS has recently collaborated with Nortel Networks on various development
projects. For example, in 2003 RFS developed
band-specific RF conditioning modules for Nortel Networks code division
multiple
access (CDMA) 800 MHz cellular base
stations. More recently, Nortel Networks and RFS co-developed a ‘next
generation’ MIMO base station antenna which was
displayed by Nortel Networks at the
2004 CTIA show in Atlanta.
“This award demonstrates a focus on
excellence that actually works to the
advantage of all our global customers,
present and future,” said Cadrain. “As
collaborative ventures such as these
come to fruition, RFS is demonstrating its
dedication to growing with Nortel
Networks in order to address network needs as the market requirements
change.”
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