  Subaru has once again claimed top honors at the 2026 Ducker Carlisle North American Parts Benchmark Awards! Replicating their impressive achievements from last year, the automaker pulled ahead of a crowded field of strong competitors to secure the top three positions. These prestigious victories were announced during the annual Ducker Carlisle North American Parts Benchmark Conference.
Subaru Wins Top Three Podium Spots
Subaru went head-to-head with over 30 participating OEM member companies that contend in this event each year. In addition to competing against major automakers, Subaru faced off against global powersports and heavy equipment manufacturers. Mirroring last year's standout performance, Subaru achieved exceptional results by winning the Top Performing Warehouse category. Three of their regional distribution centers tied for the top honors, located in Douglasville, Georgia; Aurora, Colorado; and Ontario, California.
While the entire organization is celebrating this sweep, Jim Pernas, Vice President - Fixed Operations - Parts Group at Subaru of America, Inc., expressed immense pride in his team's dedication:
"Subaru is proud to receive this recognition for the second consecutive year, and to continue meeting and exceeding our own high standards that support the quality of Genuine Subaru Parts and Accessories. Our national network of warehouses continues to raise the bar with its commitment to quality and efficiency, and its dedication to working hand in hand with our retailers."
Beyond sweeping the top three spots, Subaru also landed seven of its SOA distribution facilities in the top 20 nationally within the "Lines per Head per Year" productivity category. Remarkably, five of those facilities ranked inside the top 10—a rare achievement for a single manufacturer evaluated at the NAPB Conference.
As a highly respected authority in the industry, the conference continues to recognize top performers like Subaru with well-deserved accolades. The event analyzes supply chain efficiency across North American OEMs before submitting data to Ducker Carlisle for benchmarking. While this year's outcomes were particularly rewarding for the Subaru brand, they remain focused on maintaining this momentum and delivering top-tier performance at next year's conference as well.
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