DUBUQUE, IA – HODGE has earned recognition as a Partner-Level Supplier in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program for our 2025 efforts. The Partner-Level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating.
Last month, HODGE teams across our warehouse operations paused to celebrate this milestone together, recognizing not just the award but the daily effort it represents. These on-site celebrations brought to life the teamwork, accountability, and pride that power our operations and strengthen our relationship with our customer in this space.
HODGE was selected for the honor in recognition of our dedication to providing products and services of outstanding quality as well as our commitment to continuous improvement throughout the previous year. HODGE leaders will accept the recognition during a formal ceremony held on April 16 in the Quad Cities.
HODGE is a supplier of warehouse services to John Deere's operations in the following cities:
Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories including quality, delivery, process alignment, value creation, and relationship. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.
ABOUT HODGE:
HODGE is a performance-driven logistics, material handling, and real estate company headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. HODGE delivers smart, integrated ways to strategically control the spaces, systems, equipment, and people that move and store materials. HODGE employs around 1,000 team members across three states. For more information, visit hodgecompany.com.