IHS Automotive honored Mahle Aftermarket Inc. with the Polk Inventory Efficiency award during an awards ceremony at the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) in the suburbs of Chicago. Ted Hughes, manager of marketing for Mahle, and Chris Booth, supply chain coordinator in North America for Mahle, were on hand to accept the award.

The 10-year-old award recognizes members of the automotive aftermarket for their efforts toward inventory efficiency and process improvement within their organizations.

Mahle received the award for implementing a systematic approach to managing its product portfolio, using vehicles in operation data to prioritize trends and new coverage areas. The company customized its inventory based on parts demand and consumption as well as incorporated a new warehouse management system at its master distribution facility in Olive Branch, Miss.

“For any company in the aftermarket, managing inventory and supply chain are especially vital investments to synchronize product supply and demand for efficient product flow,” said Jon Douglas, general manager of Mahle Aftermarket North America. “It is a great honor to be recognized for this achievement and for our team’s diligence over the years in implementing these programs.”