PEER Bearing earns recognition as a John Deere “Partner-level Supplier”

WAUKEGAN, IL – PEER Bearing has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2017 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. The Waukegan, Illinois-based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement.  PEER Bearing provides agricultural bearings to John Deere’s operations in Des Moines, Ottumwa, and Moline and has been recognized as a Partner-level supplier for fourteen consecutive years.  

Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, cost management, delivery, technical support and wavelength, which is a measure of responsiveness. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.