PHILADELPHIA -- ARAMARK Corporation, a world leader in providing professional services, has once again been named to The Global Outsourcing 100 list. The list will appear in a special advertising section of the April 30, 2007 issue of FORTUNE magazine.
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The Global Outsourcing 100 recognizes the best service providers, world wide, who have met the standard for excellence in outsourcing service delivery. The list is compiled by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) with a rigorous review by an independent panel of judges. Ranking is based on criteria of excellence in growth, customer experience, management capabilities and depth and breadth of competencies.
ARAMARK serves clients in 18 countries around the world, providing approximately 2 billion meals each year and managing more than 1.6 billion square feet of facility space. The company also provides rental uniforms and direct sale products to more than 3.5 million customers annually. ARAMARK's clients include 84 percent of the FORTUNE 500; 45 of the world's 50 most admired companies as defined by FORTUNE magazine; more than 2,500 hospitals and eldercare centers; and more than 1,800 schools, colleges and universities. It has also served fans at many key sporting events globally, including the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, Formula 1 racing events in Spain and China, and the 2005 Major League Baseball World Series in the United States.
"The companies on this year's Global Outsourcing 100 list represent the elite of our field," said Michael F. Corbett, Chairman, IAOP. "They hail from every corner of the globe. They provide an extensive array of cutting-edge services. And, through the program's application and review process, they have proven themselves to be the best at what they do."
About IAOP
The International Association of Outsourcing professionals (IAOP) with 40,000 corporate, professional, and associate members worldwide, is leading the effort to transform the world of business through outsourcing. Its client-side members are, on average, responsible for $60 million per year of outsourcing spending with some overseeing outsourcing programs in the billions of dollars. To learn more please visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org.
About ARAMARK
ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine's 2006 list of "America's Most Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and industry analysts. The company was also ranked first in its industry in the 2006 FORTUNE 500 survey. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 240,000 employees serving clients in 18 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com.