Beyond the Hype: An Award for Real-World ROI.
Recognizing and celebrating impactful client success stories from the world’s leading supply chain technology providers.
- ABOUT THE EVENT
THE LEADERS IN SUPPLY CHAIN TECH AWARDS
Our objective is to recognize and celebrate excellence, innovation, and impactful client success stories among supply chain technology providers, fostering industry best practices and promoting advancements in the field.
Our core philosophy is simple. We set aside marketing claims. Our judges look at one thing above all else: verifiable client success backed by hard numbers. Your entry hinges on a real case study, with a client who can back up your claims and the quantifiable return on investment you delivered. This is about proof, not promises.
Applications
Successful Implementations
Jury Members
Our 2025 Award Categories & Eligibility.
A. Revenue Size Categories
Tier 1: Emerging Innovators
Companies with annual revenue under 10 million USD
Tier 2: Growth Champions
Companies with annual revenue between 10-100 million USD
Tier 3: Established Leaders
Companies with annual revenue over 100 million USD
B. Technology Focus Areas
Overall Supply Chain Technology
Provider of the Year
across all revenue tiers, potentially one winner
Logistics & Transportation
Technology
Solutions for freight management, last-mile delivery, route optimization, warehouse automation, etc.
Inventory & Demand
Planning Technology
Solutions for forecasting,
inventory optimization, S&OP, etc.
Procurement &
Sourcing Technology
Solutions for e-procurement, supplier management,
contract management, risk assessment, etc.
Supply Chain Visibility & Risk Management
Solutions for real-time tracking, data dashboards, predictive analytics, AI/ML applications, etc.
Sustainability & ESG Technology
Solutions enabling greener supply chains, carbon footprint reduction, ethical sourcing, etc.
Manufacturing Excellence
Solutions for optimizing production processes, enhancing efficiency, ensuring quality control, and driving innovation in manufacturing operations.
Robotics & Automation in Supply Chain
Solutions leveraging robotics, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), drones, etc.
C. Eligibility Criteria
Must be a supply chain technology provider.
Must submit a case study focused on a client success story
Client must agree to participate in verification.
Technology must be commercially available and implemented.
Companies can apply to multiple categories if applicable, but each application must be for a distinct case study.
Judging & Selection Process
A. Judging Panels
- Composition: Diverse group of independent experts including: 1. Senior supply chain executives (from non-competing companies) 2. Academics specializing in supply chain and technology 3. Industry analysts and consultants 4. Venture capitalists with supply chain tech focus.
- Impartiality: Strict conflict-of-interest guidelines for judges.
- Scoring Rubric: A standardized scoring system for consistency.
B. Evaluation Criteria
- Impact & ROI (40%): Quantifiable results, demonstrated financial and operational benefits, clear return on investment.
- Innovation & Uniqueness (20%): Novelty of the solution, competitive differentiation, foresight in addressing industry challenges.
- Implementation & Process Excellence (15%): Smoothness of deployment, problem-solving during implementation, integration capabilities.
- Change Management & Adoption (15%): Effectiveness of strategies to ensure user adoption, overcoming resistance, long-term sustainability of the solution within the client's organization.
- Ease of Use & User Experience (10%): Intuitive design, minimal training required, positive user feedback.
- Additional Considerations (Bonus Points): Scalability, sustainability impact, client satisfaction beyond metrics, long-term partnership potential.
C. Selection Stages:
- Stage 1: Initial Review: Screening for eligibility and completeness of applications.
- Stage 2: Independent Judging: Each qualified application reviewed and scored by multiple judges.
- Stage 3: Shortlisting: Top-scoring applications in each category are shortlisted.
- Stage 4: Final Deliberation & Verification: Judges may conduct brief calls with shortlisted clients for verification, if needed. Final winners selected based on consensus and highest scores.
Jury Members
Knut Alicke
Former Partner
McKinsey & Company,
Advisor
Alcott Global
Cheryl Capps
Board Member
Former CSCO,
Corning
Andrei Palamariu
Founder
Supplify,
Head of Innovation
Alcott Global
Bart Derde
Board Member and Former CSCO
Haleon
Eric Delattre
Chief Data Officer
Indorama Ventures PCL