Supply Chain Distinction Awards - Rewarding Europe's Leading Supply Chain Innovators

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Supply Chain Distinction Awards - Rewarding Europe's Leading Supply Chain Innovators PR Newswire BERLIN, July 2, 2012 BERLIN, July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- th thThe 5 Annual Supply Chain Distinction Awards on Wednesday 20 June 2012, was attended by over 400 supply chain, logistics, distribution and procurement experts from over 200 leading manufacturing companies from in and around Europe. The awards were created to celebrate the achievements at the highest strategic levels of supply chain management, across six disciplines. Research conducted showed that the industry lacked awards that rewarded companies who were pioneering new initiatives to enhance and rejuvenate the effectiveness of their supply chain strategies. Out of this insight the Supply Chain Distinction Awards were launched. Established five years ago, the awards are now well known as the biggest networking event of its kind. Leading manufacturers from the region congregated and utilised the awards, as a benchmark for validating the generation and adaptations required to their current supply chain strategies. The success of the awards is a testimony to the energy and dynamism of the supply chain industry.

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Supply Chain Distinction Awards - Rewarding

Europe's Leading Supply Chain Innovators

PR Newswire

BERLIN, July 2, 2012

BERLIN

,

July 2, 2012

/PRNewswire/ --

The 5

th

Annual Supply Chain Distinction Awards on Wednesday 20

th

June 2012

,

was attended by over 400 supply chain, logistics, distribution and procurement

experts from over 200 leading manufacturing companies from in and around

Europe

.

The awards were created to celebrate the achievements at the highest

strategic levels of supply chain management, across six disciplines. Research

conducted showed that the industry lacked awards that rewarded companies

who were pioneering new initiatives to enhance and rejuvenate the

effectiveness of their supply chain strategies. Out of this insight the Supply

Chain Distinction Awards were launched.

Established five years ago, the awards are now well known as the biggest

networking event of its kind. Leading manufacturers from the region

congregated and utilised the awards, as a benchmark for validating the

generation and adaptations required to their current supply chain strategies.

The success of the awards is a testimony to the energy and dynamism of the

supply chain industry.

The ceremony was held at the Maritim Hotel

Berlin, Germany

and was hosted

with great enthusiasm by Douglas Kent, Director, Supply Chain Council who

announced the following winners:

Boots UK

Operational Excellence Award

BorgWarner BERU Systems GmbH

Supply Chain Innovation Award

PrimeRevenue, Inc.

Best Value Chain Solutions Provider

Compañía Cervecera de Canaria

Best Collaborative Practice Award

Premier Foods

Green Supply Chain Award

IBM

Technology Award

What made this year's awards so special is the volume of nominations that

were received. This led to a diverse range of both youthful and more

established companies shortlisted, and helped spur the electric atmosphere on

the night. But further highlighted the true reflection of where leading

developments in the market are being driven.

The attendees enjoyed live entertainment from The Royal Jazz Band, followed

by a three course gala dinner in three hours of peer-to-peer networking.

Entry highlights

Our judges had a tougher job than ever this year deciding upon category

winners. Exclusive insight from the judging panel on a few of the award

winning entries, include:

Operational Excellence Award - Boots UK

"Boots UK demonstrated excellent results driven by strong partnerships. This

entry is a great example of a company that has streamlined its activity, whilst

improving sustainability." - Robert Handfield, Bank of America University

Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management, NC State University

Green Supply Chain Award - Premier Foods

"Premier Foods' sustainability programme is an outstanding example of a green

Supply Chain. It embodies green throughout all Supply Chain levels whilst saving

the company significant costs in energy usage." - Dr Andrew Palmer, Honorary

Research Fellow, Heriot Watt University

Supply Chain Technology Award - IBM

"IBM recognises the importance of perfect order fulfilment. They have

addressed the challenges associated with establishing the predictive

capabilities, required through the connectivity and common data requirements!

Great problem solving." - Dr Andrew Palmer, Honorary Research Fellow, Heriot

Watt University

Full information on all the shortlisted entries, including those who won awards,

can be seen at http://www.supplychainawards.com/categories.asp.

Event Facts and Figures

Now in its fifth year,

The Supply Chain Distinction Awards

are the leading

independent rewarding body for the supply chain and logistics industry

The awards rewarded excellence in supply chain management across 6

disciplines

, including; operational excellence, best value chain, green supply chain

and supply chain technology

400 European supply chain, logistics, distribution and procurement experts

attended the ceremony

Visit

http://www.supplychainawards.com

for more information

About World Trade Group

World Trade Group (WTG) is a leading global integrated media company.

Operating within the sectors of energy, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage,

manufacturing and supply chain and HR. We organise and run some of the

leading annual business events, bringing together senior executives from world

class organisations for a unique blend of knowledge sharing, networking and

deal making.

For more information on WTG's range of events and services, visit our

corporate website at:

http://www.wtginternational.com/

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