Lafayette A. Lim, CEO – NCCC Group of Companies

NCCC’s annual Suppliers Convention once again brought together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to celebrate excellence and innovation in the field of supplier partnerships. This highly anticipated event was held on February 22, 2024, served as a platform to recognize and honor the outstanding achievements of suppliers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity, and performance in their collaboration with NCCC.

In the midst of the spirit of partnership between partners, the convention highlighted outstanding suppliers who have significantly contributed to NCCC’s success, through their constant dedication to quality, service, and innovation. These suppliers were awarded and selected through precise selection criteria that took into account attributes like dependability, consistency, responsiveness, and creativity.

The prestigious occasion started with a powerful welcome message from the Sr. Vice President, Mr. Tjader Joseph Regis. Attendees awaited the unveiling of the awardees, while representing an example of excellence in their respective fields. From established to emerging suppliers, the diverse array of awardees, showcased the depth of expertise within NCCC’s supplier network.

With the spirit of celebration and appreciation, NCCC Suppliers Convention were praised for their vital role in helping NCCCs mission which is to provide our customers with all their shopping needs in medicine, grocery and other home essentials, in the highest quality and to create and maintain mutually beneficial business relationships with suppliers and service providers. Not only the supplier convention awardees, but all who have gathered and participated in this event showed their dedication and passion serving as an inspiration to all, reaffirming the power of collaboration and partnership in achieving shared goals and aspirations.

PHARMACY BRANDS

The pharmacy brands that partnered with NCCC have great contributions to its endeavors and company mission. Through shared dedication and a commitment to community well-being, NCCC and its pharmacy partners aim to deliver unparalleled value to customers by leveraging and upholding each other’s reputation and the expertise of its collaborators. NCCC congratulates its esteemed pharmacy partners on this momentous occasion, cheers to the occasion and opportunities that lie ahead in enriching the lives of individuals and communities alike and here are the following awards and awardees of the Pharmacy Brands of NCCC Suppliers Convention 2024.

Unilab awarded as the Best Supplier Initiative of the Year for Special Selling Events

Awards: 

• EXL LIFE AND HERBS NUTRACEUTICAL CORPORATION
  • Excellence in Service and Supply Chain Management
• UNITED LABORATORIES, INC.
  • Excellence in Distribution and Logistics
  • Best Supplier Initiative of the Year for Special Selling Events
  • Excellence in Branding for OTC Category (BIOGESIC BY: United Laboratories, INC.)
  • Marketing Excellence Award
• DULCOLAX TABLET by SANOFI
  • Top Performing Products in Ecommerce in Pharmacy Business
• RITEMED
  • Excellence in Branding for Ethical Category
• MX3 by DMI MEDICAL SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
  • Excellence in Branding for Herbal Category
  • Excellence in Branding for Food Category (MX3 COFFEE)
• SALONPAS by HISAMITSU PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY, INC.
  • Excellence in Branding for First Aid and Wound Care Category
• CETAPHIL by GALDERMA PHILIPPINES, INC.
  • Excellence in Branding for Non Food Category
• HALEON
  • Excellence for Continuous Improvement for Year 2023 Pharmacy Business

SUPERMARKET

NCCC, partnering esteemed supermarket suppliers, signals a commitment to elevate industry standards and deliver unparalleled value to consumers.  The company’s sincere collaboration with them truly revolutionizes the retail experience by leveraging the strengths of both parties and setting new benchmarks for engagement and product offerings. NCCC congratulates their esteemed partners on embarking on another transformative journey towards shaping a brighter future for retail. Here are the following Supermarket supplier awardees for NCCC Suppliers Convention 2024.

Unilever awarded as Special Citation for Outstanding Execution of Category Solution in the Hair Care Dress-Up Category

Awards:

• CENTURY PACIFIC FOOD, INC.
  • Excellence in Supply Management & Customer Service (Food 1 Category)
• MONDE NISSIN CORPORATION 
  • Excellence in Supply Management & Customer Service (Food 2 Category)
  • Special Citation for Strategic Partnership for High Impact Product Placement – Visibility & Distribution
  • Top-selling Brand for Reseller Program Food 2 Category (Lucky Me)
• UNILEVER PHILS. INC.
  • Excellence in Supply Management & Customer Service – Non-Food Category
  • Category Captaincy Leadership for Institutional Market – NCCC HORECA Members’ Profiling & Technical Assistance
  • Special Citation for Supply Chain Process Transformation & Operational Excellence
  • Top Performing Brand in E- commerce
  • Most Successful Brand Campaign for Community Stewardship
  • Top-selling Brand for Reseller Program Non Food Category (SURF by Unilever Philippines, Inc.)
  • Top-selling Brand for HORECA Program Food 2  Category (KNORR by Unilever Food Solutions)
  • Top Performing Brand in E-commerce (SELECTA ICE CREAM of UNILEVER RFM ICE CREAM, INC.)
  • Excellence in Marketing Program and Execution (Silver)
  • Recipient of the Platinum Award for Business Partner of the Year
• MONDELEZ PHILS. INC 
  • Excellence in Supply Management & Customer Service – Fresh Category
  • Excellence for Continuous Improvement for Year 2023 – Food Category
• SANITARY CARE PRODUCTS ASIA, INC.
  • Excellence in Supply Management & Customer Service Palawan
• Nutri-Asia, Incorporated
  • Special Citation for Strategic Partnership for High Impact Product Placement – Visibility & Distribution (2nd Recipient)
• BENBY ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED
  • Special Citation for Strategic Partnership for High Impact Product Placement – Visibility & Distribution (3rd Recipient)
• PROCTER & GAMBLE PHILIPPINES, INCORPORATED
  • Special Citation for Strategic Partnership for High Impact Product Placement – Visibility & Distribution (4th Recipient)
  • Top-selling Brand for HORECA Program – Non-Food Category (DOWNY by Procter & Gamble Philippines, Inc.)
  • Excellence in Marketing Program and Execution  – Bronze
• NESTLE PHILIPPINES, INC.
  • Strategic Partnership for Supply Chain Planning & Efficiency (Ana Teresa Ruiz)
  • Most Successful Brand Campaign for Health & Wellness and (FUN RUN MILO)
  • Best Selling SKU for Payday Sale – Food 1 Category
  • Top-selling Brand for Reseller Program Food 1 Category (Bear Brand)
  • Top-selling Brand for HORECA Program Food 1 Category (Nestle all purpose cream)
  • Excellence in Marketing – Platinum
• CHABZ PRIME MEATS, INCORPORATED
  • Second recipient for Excellence for Continuous Improvement for Year 2023 Fresh Category
• MONTEREY of MONTEREY FOOD CORPORATION
  • Top Performing Brand in E-commerce
• ISDA NG BAYAN by DAVAO PACIFIC MARINA VENTURES
  • Fast growing Brand of the Year – Fresh Category
• GOODEST by GENERAL ODYSSEY INC.
  • Fast Growing Brand of the Year – Pet Food Category
• CHOICE PET SOAP & SHAMPOO by J.L. MAS ENTERPRISES
  • Fast growing Brand of the Year – House Brand Category
• JOLLY by FLY ACE CORPORATION
  • Fast growing Brand of the Year – Imported Category
• ALASKA MILK CORPORATION
  • Most Successful Brand Campaign for Relaunch of Mom Squad Membership Program  (ALASKA MILK CORPORATION – Alagang Alaska School Caravan)
  • Best Selling SKU for NCCC Category Activations Palawan (ALASKA SWEETENED CONDENSED FILLED MILK 300ML)
• THE PUREFOODS-HORMEL COMPANY, INC. – Kiddie Crewmates by Purefoods Tender Juicy
  • Most Successful Brand Campaign for Relaunch of Mom Squad Membership Program 
• COCA-COLA BEVERAGES PHILIPPINES, INC. (Coke Day)
  • Most Successful Brand Campaign for Company Anniversary Celebration
• THE PUREFOODS-HORMEL COMPANY, INC. – Ramadan Favourites by Skippy
  • Most Successful Brand Campaign for Ramadan Celebration
• Kenvue Campus Tour by Modess
  • Most Successful Brand Campaign for New Market Penetration of Generation-Z both in South Mindanao and Palawan
• NESCAFE CLASSIC STICK 2G 
  • Best Selling SKU for Mareng Inday Caravan
• MEGA SARDINES IN TOMATO SAUCE 155G
  • Best Selling SKU for Payday Sale – Food 2 Category
• SILKA WHITENING SOAP PAPAYA 65G 
  • Best Selling SKU for Payday Sale – NON-FOOD Category
• BIRCH TREE FORTIFIED POWDERED MILK DRINK 33G
  • Best Selling SKU for NCCC Category Activations  Food 1 Category
• MAGGI MAGIC SARAP 8G
  • Best Selling SKU for NCCC Category Activations  Food 2
• SURF POWDER ROSE FRESH 65G
  • Best Selling SKU for NCCC Category Activations Non Food
• SELECTA ICE CREAM COOKIES & CREAM 1.3l
  • Best Selling SKU for NCCC Category Activations Fresh
• MAGNOLIA, INC. 
  • Best Selling SKU for Payday Sale – Fresh Category
  • Top-selling Brand for HORECA Program – Fresh Category
• Bear Brand Fortified Powdered Milk Drink 33G
  • Best Selling SKU for Kanegosyo Congress – Food 1 Category
• LUCKY ME PANCIT CANTON EXTRA HOT CHILI 60G
  • Best Selling SKU for Kanegosyo Congress – Food 2 Category
• SUNSILK SMOOTH & MANAGEABLE SHAMPOO 13ML
  • Best Selling SKU for Kanegosyo Congress – Non-Food Category 
• EDEN FILLED CHEESE 160G
  • Best Selling SKU for Kanegosyo Congress – Fresh Category

With the people gathered around in this event, their excellence and honor were recognized for bringing great service and building trust with the company. Recognizing these major awards was the most awaited part of the event, as these awards were just as important as the Supermarket and Pharmacy Supplier Awards. The people and the brands that were awarded by the company shows the spirit of partnership and altruistic relationship for the betterment of shaping the industry of retail. Below are the distinguished awardees from the supermarket supplier category recognized at the NCCC Suppliers Convention 2024 as NCCC congratulates their esteemed partners who received the Major Awards at the Suppliers Convention 2024.

Outstanding Awardees at the Suppliers’ Convention 2024

MAJOR AWARDS:

• Excellence in Marketing Efforts for 2023 – United Laboratories, Inc
• Outstanding Account Representative (Pharmacy Business Medium Category) –  Mario Orlie M. Bayona – Bayer Phils, Inc. – Consumer Health 
• Outstanding Business Partner for Pharmacy Business for the Year 2023 – United Laboratories, Inc.
• Outstanding Sales Representative Food 1 Category – Anna Judith T. Kalimpo Nestle Philippines, Inc.
• Outstanding Sales Representative Food 2 Category – Regine Marie Rubi Biscuit Corporation 
• Outstanding Sales Representative Non Food Category – Kathleen Suarez Unilever Philippines, Inc.
• Outstanding Sales Representative Fresh Category National – Jarre Cubio Mondelez Philippines, Inc. 
• Outstanding Sales Representative Fresh Category Local – Petruz Ezra Del Rosario – PTD Trading 
• Outstanding Sales Representative Palawan – Maria Angela Necio Fly Ace Corporation 
• Outstanding Business Partner for Housebrand – East L.A Industry, Inc.

TOP 10 OUTSTANDING BUSINESS PARTNERS: 

• Outstanding Business Partner 10th place –  Alaska Milk Corporation 
• Outstanding Business Partner 9th place – Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines 
• Outstanding Business Partner 8th place – Republic Biscuit Corporation
• Outstanding Business Partner 7th place – Colgate-Palmolive Philippines, Incorporated  
• Outstanding Business Partner 6th place – Mondelez Philippines, Inc.
• Outstanding Business Partner 5th place –  Century Pacific Food, Inc 
• Outstanding Business Partner 4th place – The Purefoods-Hormel Company, Inc 
• Outstanding Business Partner – Bronze – Procter & Gamble Philippines, Inc 
• Outstanding Business Partner – Silver – Monde Nissin Corporation 
• Outstanding Business Partner – Gold – Nestle Philippines, Inc 
• OUTSTANDING BUSINESS PARTNER (Recipient of the Platinum Award): Mr. Tjader Joseph Regis
• Business Partner of the Year: Unilever Philippines, Inc.

It is evident that NCCC is not merely a static subject, but a dynamic business that continues to evolve. From giving good quality service to consumers to recognizing the value of each of our partners. NCCC’s Suppliers Convention has been a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and shared commitment to excellence within the retail ecosystem. Throughout this gathering, the company witnessed firsthand the remarkable dedication and ingenuity of our valued suppliers, whose contributions play an integral role in shaping the success of NCCC and the broader retail industry. 

From insightful discussions on market trends and consumer preferences to interactive sessions exploring new technologies and best practices, this NCCC’s suppliers convention has provided invaluable opportunities for learning, networking, and collaboration. By fostering open dialogue and forging strong partnerships, the company is better equipped to navigate the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities that lie ahead.

The insights gained and connections made during this convention, carries the spirit of collaboration and continuous improvement. NCCC’s remain steadfast in committing to delivering exceptional value to their customers and driving sustainable growth for all stakeholders.

NCCC’s stands to embrace the future with confidence, innovation, and a shared vision of excellence. Thank you to all the NCCC’s suppliers for your unwavering support and dedication.