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ABB won the Learning & Development Award at the prestigious Procurement Leaders Awards 2014 for its Supply Chain Management Training & Development program called "Your Way to Excellence." ABB faced stiff competition from 11 other shortlisted companies for its comprehensive learning and development program, which provides structured training for employees at all levels. The judges recognized ABB's strong focus on procurement training and its efforts to become a preferred employer for career-minded supply chain professionals worldwide.
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Winners press release 2014
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