Eden Prairie, MN, June 10, 2025 – C.H. Robinson has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2024 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. The Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based company was selected for two honors in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement.
C.H. Robinson is a supplier of freight transportation and managed solutions supporting John Deere’s truckload, supplier, distribution center and factory network.
“John Deere is one of the most iconic names in agriculture and a leading manufacturer helping to shape infrastructure around the globe. We’re honored to be recognized yet again after more than 20 years of global supply chain collaboration,” said Jim Mancini, Vice President of Customer Success at C.H. Robinson. “What truly stands out is the incredible relationship we’ve built with their team—reflected in our 100 out of 100 customer service score. Working with John Deere has been a fantastic experience, and we’re proud to support their goals with exceptional service and innovative, tech-forward solutions that help streamline their supply chain. We’re grateful for this recognition and excited to keep building on our shared success.”
Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, delivery, process alignment, value creation and relationships. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.
"It’s an honor to have our global suite of services recognized by an esteemed company like John Deere,” said Jordan Kass, President of C.H. Robinson Managed Solutions. “In 2024, we collaborated closely with John Deere to drive meaningful cost savings and visibility, leveraging our supply chain engineering and project management expertise. But more than that, we helped pioneer a more agile, adaptive approach to logistics—one that aligns with the evolving needs of global shippers. As the industry shifts, shippers need more than a provider—they need a true leader who connects them seamlessly to an increasingly intricate and dynamic supply chain ecosystem. We are proud to take this innovative approach, helping to deliver value at scale.”
About C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson delivers logistics like no one else™. Companies around the world look to us to reimagine supply chains, advance freight technology, and solve logistics challenges—from the simple to the most complex. 83,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers in our network trust us to manage 37 million shipments and $23 billion in freight annually. Through our unmatched expertise, unrivaled scale, and tailored solutions, we ensure the seamless delivery of goods across industries and continents via truckload, less-than-truckload, ocean, air, and beyond. As a responsible global citizen, we make supply chains more sustainable and proudly contribute millions to the causes that matter most to our employees. For more information, visit us at chrobinson.com (Nasdaq: CHRW).