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We're Making It Count for Nike... This month we are delighted to welcome the NIKE family to Giles Travel, including affiliate brands Converse, Umbro, Manchester United Merchandising and Girl Hub. As the world’s leading supplier of athletic shoes and sports equipment, Nike really needs no introduction, but with over 35,000 employees across six continents, the organisation is about so much more than merchandise. They bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.Nike’s Global Procurement team, headed in the UK and Ireland by Paula Meiklejohn, manages the procurement process, including selecting suppliers for the right services. “We believe diversity drives innovation,” states Paula. “And if done effectively, managing diversity and working together can lead to a competitive advantage. With regard to managing our corporate travel needs, Giles Travel fits the bill perfectly with their multi-award winning service, local relevance and emphasis on providing a personal touch.” Nike represents our fourth global client win in the last few months, made possible because of the international strength we enjoy through our associations with LCC Business Plus and The AllStars. As original members of the AllStars team, assembled specifically to compete for the Nike contract, Giles Travel are able to service global clients by providing the very best in each particular region. An international network of leading and like-minded independent travel management companies, each AllStar member adheres to a shared code of practice and standards of the very highest quality. It’s this best-of-breed team spirit which Nike identified with. Over the next few weeks the assigned travel team (pictured here celebrating the Nike contract win) will be ensuring a smooth integration for Nike’s travellers and bookers, as we establish innovative new online and offline booking solutions for their travellers and develop real savings on processes, time and cost. *If you have a body, you are an athlete. News Date: 11-01-2012 |
