Retail Asia 2018 May 2018 | Page 14

TRENDING Honeywell celebrating successful partnerships H oneywell Safety and Productivity Solutions recently marked its largest partner conference in the Asian region to date with 210 people in attendance at Da Nang, Vietnam from March 21-23 this year. With the theme of Grow 2018 and an objective to strengthen relationships with key partners across the ASEAN and ANZ regions, key topics revolving around the safety and productivity solutions (SPS) strategy and vision for this year were discussed along with how the company works with its partners to drive success together. Technology breakthroughs and the company’s vision for Connected Retail were also among the highlights. In addition, the event hosted keynote presentations, in-depth discussions as well as networking sessions. A showcase displaying some of Honeywell’s productivity products and workflow solutions was also available to give partners a first-hand view of Honeywell’s offerings in SPS. The showcase included SPS’ latest solution, the Mobility Edge platform — a mobile platform designed with the dynamic needs of modern distribution centres, transport and logistics providers and retailers in mind. The unique platform offers a seamless integration of hardware and software built for the next generation of mobile computers, wearables, voice- Raj Singh, VP Honeywell Safety & Productivity Solutions ASEAN/ANZ addressing ASEAN & ANZ insights and priorities. Honeywell celebrated its largest partner conference in the Asian region to date with 210 people in attendance. directed technology, tablets and vehicle- mounted computers. an ‘Amazing Race’-themed team building event at Hoi An, Vietnam, where partners and staff got the opportunity to work as a team to solve challenges while taking in the sights of the picturesque city. Partners and Honeywell team members were also treated to beautifully set-up and scrumptious group dinner. Running concurrently with the partner conference event was, SPS’ first-ever ASEAN & ANZ sales kick-off meeting, organised to bring together some 80 employees from both regions. Outstanding Honeywell teams and individuals were also recognised during the event, with the winners walking away with the ‘Unsung Heroes of the Year’ award; ‘Most Improved Player of the Year’; ‘Standout Win of the Year’; ‘Zealot for Growth’; ‘Top Seller of the Year’; ‘Think Big …Then Make it Happen’ and the ‘Outstanding Leadership’ award. ra Strengthening ties Top performing Productivity Products and Workflow Solutions partners last year were duly recognised during a gala dinner and awards night to applaud the outstanding partners who played a part in strengthening Honeywell’s growth in ASEAN and ANZ. These winners demonstrated sales success and customer service excellence while exhibiting the behaviours expected of a Honeywell business partner, the company said. Among the key Honeywell executives gracing the event were Dave Sharratt, global vice-president of Sales; Briand Greer, Honeywell president, ASEAN; and Raj Singh, VP Honeywell Safety & Productivity Solutions, ASEAN/ANZ. Additionally, Honeywell conducted And the winners are… Honeywell honoured the following productivity products channel partners’ companies for their success last year: Partner of the Year – ANZ: Gamma Solutions Pty Ltd Partner of the Year – Indonesia: PT Duta Kalingga Pratama Partner of the Year – Malaysia: Grand-Flo Spritvest Sdn Bhd Partner of the Year – Philippines: DTM Print & Labels Specialist Inc Partner of the Year – Singapore: ALC Technologies Pte Ltd Partner of the Year – Thailand: Planet T&S Co., Ltd Partner of the Year – Vietna