NX Group Wins Intel’s 2025 EPIC Supplier Award as Sole Logistics Provider Honored Globally
The NX Group has been named a recipient of Intel Corporation’s prestigious 2025 EPIC Supplier Award, marking a significant achievement in global logistics. Intel, the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer, presents this annual award to suppliers that demonstrate exceptional performance and commitment to Intel’s values of Excellence, Partnership, Inclusion, and Continuous Improvement. Of the thousands of companies involved in Intel’s global supply chain network, only 37 were selected this year—and among them, NX Group stood out as the only logistics provider to receive this top-tier honor.
The EPIC Supplier Award is Intel’s highest supplier recognition, bestowed on companies that consistently deliver outstanding results and contribute meaningfully to Intel’s operations. NX Group was specifically recognized for “Excellence in Quality,” reflecting its ability to uphold the highest standards in logistics performance, reliability, and innovation. This marks a significant endorsement of the company’s capabilities in supporting the complex and demanding supply chains of the semiconductor industry.
A Singular Achievement in a Competitive Global Landscape
Being the only forwarder selected out of Intel’s extensive global supplier base underscores NX Group’s unique value proposition. The semiconductor industry, which operates under strict timelines, precision standards, and sensitivity to delays, places immense pressure on logistics partners. NX Group’s ability to navigate this environment with efficiency and dependability made it a standout choice among thousands of suppliers spanning industries and regions.
At the award ceremony held on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Santa Clara, California, Satoshi Horikiri, President and Representative Director of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, accepted the award on behalf of the NX Group. The event gathered top executives from across Intel’s global operations and recognized companies for their excellence in key performance areas such as quality, sustainability, innovation, and collaboration.
Intel Highlights NX Group’s Growing Impact
Frank Sanders, Intel’s Corporate Vice President and General Manager of Global Supply Chain Operations, praised NX Group’s service excellence and ongoing contributions to Intel’s success. “The NX Group’s recent growth is a reflection of its high service quality,” Sanders remarked. His comments reflect Intel’s acknowledgment of NX Group’s rising role not just as a service provider, but as a strategic partner contributing to Intel’s global supply chain resilience and expansion.
This award adds to NX Group’s growing reputation as a leader in integrated logistics services, particularly in high-stakes industries such as semiconductors, where time-sensitive and secure transportation is critical. By providing consistent, efficient, and technology-enabled logistics solutions, NX Group plays an essential role in helping semiconductor manufacturers meet production and delivery targets across the globe.
Strengthening Strategic Collaboration for the Future
Receiving the EPIC Supplier Award reinforces NX Group’s commitment to deepening its partnership with Intel. As semiconductor production becomes increasingly globalized and complex—with more nodes, more suppliers, and heightened geopolitical considerations—robust logistics networks are indispensable. NX Group’s collaboration with Intel positions the company at the forefront of this global transformation, enabling smarter, more sustainable, and more secure supply chain strategies.
Looking ahead, NX Group plans to continue its investment in innovation and sustainability across its logistics operations. The company is also focused on supporting Intel’s ongoing initiatives to build more resilient supply chains, reduce environmental impact, and accelerate digital transformation throughout the logistics ecosystem.
This recognition also aligns with NX Group’s broader vision of contributing to sustainable societies. The company is committed to reducing its environmental footprint through green logistics, optimizing transport routes, improving warehouse energy efficiency, and implementing technologies that reduce waste and carbon emissions. These efforts are especially crucial for clients in the tech and semiconductor sectors, who are under increasing pressure to meet aggressive sustainability targets.
A Model of Quality and Partnership
By receiving the 2025 EPIC Supplier Award, NX Group has demonstrated its ability to align closely with one of the most sophisticated and demanding companies in the world. The award is not only a testament to the company’s operational excellence but also a clear signal to the broader logistics industry that NX Group is setting a benchmark in service quality, reliability, and partnership.
As the only logistics provider to earn this distinction from Intel, NX Group cements its status as a trusted, high-performance partner in the global semiconductor supply chain. The company’s continued collaboration with Intel and other technology leaders will be instrumental in shaping the future of logistics in the digital age.