10/10/2003

Prince Andrew presents Queen's Award to IFS

HRH Prince Andrew visited IFS Global Logistics' in Carrickfergus facility yesterday to officially present the Queens Award for Enterprise.

The Prince spent time viewing the unique web based software which controls end to end global supply chain for local Manufacturers, Vendorvillage'.

He then took time out prior to the official award presentation to meet and chat informally to some of IFS customers using the revolutionary system as well as IFS staff and web designers.

Commenting on the award, a buoyant Group Managing Director, Graeme Hanna said: "We are delighted with the award, especially with all the difficulties providing Global Transportation Solutions in the ever changing world market over the past 2 years, it definitely makes our teams' hard work worthwhile."

IFS Global Logistics have made high tech advances that have revolutionised the firm’s core business area of supply chain management. The award was bestowed in recognition of the company’s innovations that have helped companies compete favourably on the global stage.

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