scl-europe.jpgWe are delighted to announce that nominations for the 2nd annual Supply Chain Distinction Awards is now open! Entry is free and it once more brings together the leading supply chain and logistics professionals to reward and celebrate the accomplishment of excellence across key disciplines including the Green Supply Chain, Operational excellence and Supply Chain Innovation.

Last year the inaugural event drew over 80 entries from some of the globe’s most recognisable brands which saw category winners from Tesco, Avon, Ceva Logistics, DHL, PT Pro and Deltion. View the 2008 ceremony show video at http://www.supplychainawards.com/video.asp
The 2009 judging panel represents a world class representation from a cross section of supply chain and logistics industry specialists, including:
– Maurice Lee, Value Chain and Logistics Director, Procter & Gamble, Switzerland
– Paul Stuart, Head of Global Clinical Supply, Pfizer, USA
– Tonet Rivera, VP Supply Chain Asia and Europe, Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Thailand

View the full list at www.supplychainawards.com/judging_panel.asp

Award Categories
This year’s categories have been revised to reflect the key trends implicit to supply chain and logistics management for 2009 and beyond meaning you can submit an entry in the following areas:

  • Operational Excellence Award
  • Supply Chain Innovation Award
  • Best Value Chain / Supply Chain Solutions Provider
  • Sourcing Excellence Award
  • Best Collaborative Practice Award
  • Green Supply Chain Award
  • Supply Chain Skills Award
  • Supply Chain of the Year Award

View the full judging criteria at www.supplychainawards.com/categories.asp

Laurence Allen, Marketing Director for the ceremony explains “The 2009 Supply Chain Distinction Awards represents a great opportunity for all practitioners embracing the advancement of supply chain and logistics management to showcase their strength as the industry converges to celebrate excellence in these chosen categories”

The awards are open to end users, solution providers or their PR representatives (where applicable) who embrace and encourage the continuous advancement of supply chain and logistics management knowledge by sharing and using information in cross-industry collaborations.

Entering the awards is easy and can be done in three easy steps:

  1. Request an entry form at www.manufacturing-awards.com/submit.asp
  2. An automatic email will then be sent outlining where to download the entry form and guidelines
  3. Entries will be given careful consideration and assessment by our judging panel for putting forward to the short list stage

For further information on entering or sponsoring this prestigious ceremony, please email laurence.allen@wtgevents.comor or call +44 (0) 20 7202 7560.

Event Facts and Figures

  • Supply Chain Distinction Awards now in its second year
  • Takes place as part of SCL Europe 2009 – the continent’s leading summit for Supply Chain and Logistics Management
  • Previous winners include Tesco, CEVA Logistics, Avon, JF Hillebrand and DHL
  • The ceremony will be taking place on the 9th June 2009 at the Swissôtel Düsseldorf, Germany
  • Up to 350 industry practitioners from around the globe expected to attend
  • Visit www.supplychainawards.com or call +44 (0) 20 7202 7560 for more information

About World Trade Group:

  • WTG is a market-leading organizer of conferences that bring together senior executives from world-class organizations for a unique blend of knowledge sharing, networking and deal-making.
  • Each year more than 5000 senior delegates – predominantly Fortune or FTSE 500 – attend one of WTG’s high level business events in Europe and North America. Many of our events are now in their ninth or tenth successful year.
  • Our event portfolio includes more than 40 ‘must attend’ conferences and events held across Europe and North America across 8 key core industries: life sciences, media and telecoms, energy, manufacturing, business services, defence, property and technology.
  • The event format pioneered by WTG features carefully researched conference programmes, combined with facilitated networking sessions to provide delegates with cutting edge information and innovative solutions.

Date: 9th June 2009
Location: Swissôtel Düsseldorf, Germany
www.supplychainawards.com

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