DKSH received Mary Kay’s Supply Chain Excellence Award Montag, 02. Juni 2014 - 08:50

Hongzhou, China, May 30, 2014 – DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and cosmetic ingredients, received the Supply Chain Excellence Award at the Mary Kay Supplier Day which took place in Hongzhou, China on March 28, 2014. 

DKSH started the collaboration with Mary Kay China back in 2007 by primarily providing high-quality raw materials and services. Mary Kay, a top beauty brand and direct seller, is active in more than 35 markets around the world. DKSH was awarded for high-quality products, fast delivery time and pragmatic service. DKSH is the only raw materials supplier which has been rewarded. 

The Supply Chain Excellence Award is a comprehensive award, covering topics such as innovation, service, product quality and social responsibility. Through effective logistics intergration and safety stock management, DKSH supports Mary Kay to reduce costs resulting from immediate orders and deliveries of goods. DKSH also helps Mary Kay by continuously researching innovative raw materials and sharing market information. 

Personal care is a fast growing business within DKSH’s specialty chemical distribution activities and DKSH is committed to further strengthing its organization in Asia, Europe and North America. 

The award will further strengthen DKSH’s market position and gradually contribute to the Group’s reputation as the leading market expansion service provider with focus on Asia.

DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. As the term "Market Expansion Services" suggests, DKSH helps other companies and brands to grow their business in new or existing markets.

Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since March 2012, DKSH is a global company headquartered in Zurich. With 735 business locations in 35 countries – 710 of them in Asia – and 26,700 specialized staff, DKSH generated net sales of CHF 9.6 billion in 2013.

 is a leading specialty chemicals distributor and provider of Market Expansion Services for performance materials, covering Europe, North America, and the whole of Asia. The Business Unit sources, develops, markets, and distributes a wide range of specialty chemicals and ingredients for pharmaceutical, personal care, food & beverage, as well as various industrial applications. In addition, it creates innovative and cutting-edge concepts and applications in 27 innovation centers located worldwide. With 90 business locations in 26 countries and around 1,150 specialized staff, Business Unit Performance Materials generated net sales of CHF 770 million in 2013.