AZX Sport (PPAI 224494, Gold), which moved up 16 spots from No. 56 to No. 40, improved on-time performance and operational consistency through process standardization and cross-site coordination. Headquartered in Tonawanda, New York, with facilities in California and Canada, the supplier added to its sustainable and compliant product offerings with clearer documentation to support distributor requests, while investing in automation and process improvements to reduce errors and increase order visibility.

With a team of more than 85, the company manufactures a range of products both domestically and through its overseas facilities, including hard goods, headwear and socks. AZX was named to PPAI’s Greatest Companies to Work For list.

By strengthening compliance and supplier verification through audits, documentation and internal review processes, AZX has reduced risk and improved customer confidence, while shortening response times for sustainability and compliance inquiries.

PPAI 100 Percentile By Category