TROY, Mich., March 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Inteva Products IT Commercial Systems Manager Ben Stewart has been recognized in Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine's 11th Annual Listing of "Pros to Know," a distinction awarded to top supply chain industry professionals. This year Supply & Demand Chain Executive is recognizing 29 individual Practitioner Pros to Know. The Practitioner Pros to Know is a listing of exceptional corporate executives at manufacturing and non-manufacturing enterprises who are leading initiatives to help prepare their companies' supply chains for the significant challenges in the year ahead.

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"Supply Chain is increasingly recognized as a strategic differentiator for leading small, medium and large enterprises, and Supply Chain leaders have become crucial to the success of the enterprise in meeting the challenges of the 'New Normal' economy," said Andrew K. Reese, editorial director of Supply & Demand Chain Executive. "Our annual Practitioner Pros to Know listing highlights many of these outstanding executives and their accomplishments, and it offers a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage Supply Chain for competitive advantage."

Stewart has been instrumental in Inteva's launch of ERP system Plex Online at 14 locations in just 12 months. Plex is fully integrated with Inteva's web-based supplier portal, allowing Inteva and its suppliers to track quality and delivery through the supply chain globally. This project integrated manufacturing, production control and logistics, sales, engineering, purchasing, accounting and quality to bring real time processing and world class visibility to the company's daily operations.  

"It's an honor to be recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive," said Stewart. "Inteva is committed to on-time delivery for customers and having robust connections with our extended enterprise allows us to meet global demand and execute flawless product launches."

The full listing of the 2011 Pros to Know is available in current  issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine and e-book beginning in early March and on the Supply & Demand Chain Executive website at www.SDCExec.com/2011Prostoknow

About Inteva Products, LLC

Inteva Products, LLC is a leading global supplier offering value-based innovation and environmentally-friendly products that enhance quality and performance serving original equipment manufacturers of automotive, commercial, defense, marine, and industrial vehicles, as well as products for the consumer and recreational markets. Focused on delivering high-value quality, on time and on budget, Inteva has global resources for engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Closure Systems, Interiors Systems, Motors and Electronics, and Roof Systems. Inteva is focused on sustained profitable growth, providing excellent customer service and being a best place to work for employees. The company is headquartered in Troy, Michigan and employs over 8,000 people in 18 countries. For more information, please visit www.intevaproducts.com.

About Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executive's user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies to steer executives and supply management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain enablement to gain competitive advantage. Supply & Demand Chain Executive is a publication of Cygnus Business Media. On the Web at www.SDCExec.com and on smartphones at www.SDCExec.com/mobile.

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