Awards shortlist revealed

The shortlist for the 2019 Supply Chain Excellence Awards has been unveiled with entries coming in from a host of world-leading retailers and manufacturers.

Since they were launched in 1997 the Awards have become the benchmark for supply chain best practice, attracting entries not only from the UK and Europe but all around the world. This year more than 130 entries were received.

The winners will be revealed on 5th November at a gala dinner at London’s Park Lane Hilton, hosted by award-winning impressionist Rory Bremner and attended by hundreds of supply chain leaders from right across Europe.

Last year, the overall award went to Superdry with its logistics partner Clipper, which fought off strong competition from some global supply chain leaders. Among the highest scoring entries were Heineken, Keysight Technologies, Ocado and Turkcell.

At the next stage of the judging process, all the shortlisted companies will be invited to make presentations to the Awards judges in September. The entries are assessed by a team of more than 30 senior supply chain professionals.

THE SHORTLIST

Customer Service and Support
Co-Op Insurance
De La Rue with DB Schenker
Heineken UK with Trade Team (DHL)
Kubota UK with Carousel Logistics

Delivery Innovation
Forterra
Heineken UK
Sainsbury’s Argos

Demand Forecasting and Planning
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K.Ekrheim with Blue Ridge Global
Nisa Retail
Majestic Wine with RELEX Solutions

Environmental Improvement
Braiform with Samuel Grant Packaging
Kraft Heinz with Wincanton
Primark Stores
Sainsbury’s

Ethical Supply Chain
Anti Slavery International with Transformotion
Central England Co-Operative
Fareshare
Sky CP

Extreme Logistics
Crown Agents
RAF Brize Norton

Logistics Innovation sponsored by Geek+
Hunt’s Foodstore with Voiteq
Leonardo Helicopter Division with Kuehne + Nagel
Nisa Retail
Port of Dover with SEC Storage
Ted Baker with XPO Logistics
Vaillant Industrial
VIP.com with Beijing Geekplus Technology

Retail Innovation sponsored by DP World
Majestic Wine with RELEX Solutions
Nisa Retail
Tails.com
Ted Baker with XPO Logistics
Wickes with Wincanton
Ted Baker with XPO Logistics

Robotics Innovation sponsored by XPO Logistics
Magazino
Shell Aviation with UVAir
YUNJI Technology with Geekplus Technology

Sourcing and Procurement
CEMEX UK with Avetta
NHS England & Improvement with TWS Partners
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust with Ingenica Solutions

Supply Chain Innovation sponsored by Flex
Beate Uhse
Henkel
General Hearing Instruments with DiCentral
Keysight Technologies
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust with Ingenica Solutions

Supply Chain Operations sponsored by Clipper Logistics
Aurora Fashions with CEVA Logistics
Bentley with CEVA Logistics
BT Supply Chain
Jaguar Land Rover with Metro Shipping
M&S with Wincanton
Workhuman

Supply Chain Strategy and Design
Bentley with CEVA Logistics
Flex
Lavazza with Ahlers
Samworth Brothers Supply Chain
Screwfix with Wincanton
Travis Perkins
Ted Baker with XPO Logistics

Supply Chain Visibility sponsored by Voiteq
Evergreen Garden Care with BluJay Solutions
Jaguar Land Rover
MSC with Traxens & Mediterranean Shipping Line
M&S with Zetes UK
Nisa Retail with CHEP
NCR Corporation
Rolls-Royce Aerospace with CEVA Logistics

Technology Innovation sponsored by BluJay Solutions
Acrovision
Best Food Logistics with Applied Acumen
Bloomin Brands with Caliber Global
Controlant
Flipkart

Transport Innovation
CHEP
iPort Rail
Nisa Retail
Travis Perkins

Warehouse Initiative
Great Bear Distribution with Crown Lift Trucks
Oakland International with Jungheinrich UK
Rolls-Royce Aerospace with CEVA Logistics
Travis Perkins
YUNJI Technology with Geekplus Technology

Team of the Year sponsored by SmartFreight
Co-op Insurance
Flex
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Heineken UK with Trade Team (DHL)
Nisa Retail
RAF Brize Norton
Sainsbury’s Argos
Travis Perkins
Workhuman