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Excellence in Supplier Relationship Management
Honoring organizations demonstrating excellence in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives
|| Bronze || Silver || Gold || Platinum ||
This category encompasses both specific supplier relationship projects and broader Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategy development initiatives. Entrants should illustrate the processes and mechanisms implemented by the procurement team and suppliers to collaborate effectively on successful projects. Examples may include supplier development, new product development, or innovation projects. Joint submissions with suppliers are welcomed.
Your submission may include:
- Collaborative Approach: The extent to which the organization fosters collaboration and partnership with suppliers, demonstrating a mutually beneficial relationship
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Innovative practices and initiatives implemented to enhance supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement in SRM processes
- Performance Metrics and Results: Key performance indicators (KPIs) and measurable outcomes demonstrating the effectiveness of SRM strategies in achieving business objectives and enhancing supplier performance
- Risk Management and Resilience: Strategies and practices employed to identify, mitigate, and manage risks associated with supplier relationships, ensuring resilience in the supply chain
- Supplier Development and Value Creation: Efforts invested in supplier development, promotion of sustainability, and creating long-term value for both the organization and its suppliers through SRM initiatives
Pioneering Risk Mitigation Strategies
Recognizing organizations demonstrating excellence in supply chain risk management
|| Bronze || Silver || Gold || Platinum ||
This category recognizes organizations that have successfully mitigated business risks to safeguard their operations and supply chain integrity. This includes minimizing potential cost or reputational harm, ensuring the availability and security of supply, and leveraging risk management strategies to gain competitive advantages.
Your submission may include:
- Strategic Approach: Organization’s strategic approach to identifying and prioritizing risks within the supply chain, including the ability to anticipate potential threats and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
- Implementation Effectiveness: Effectiveness of risk mitigation initiatives, including execution, resource allocation, and deployment of technologies or processes to minimize risk exposure.
- Resilience and Adaptability: Organization’s resilience and adaptability in responding to unforeseen challenges or disruptions, and their ability to adjust strategies to maintain operational continuity.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Organization’s engagement with internal and external stakeholders to collaboratively address and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Demonstrated Impact: Tangible impact of risk mitigation efforts on the organization’s overall performance, including improvements in efficiency, cost reduction, revenue protection, and brand reputation enhancement.
Champion of Sustainable Procurement Practices
Recognising the impact of carbon reduction projects
|| Bronze || Silver || Gold || Platinum ||
This award acknowledges organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in driving sustainability initiatives within their operations and inspiring positive change in the broader business community. These organizations are recognized for their instrumental contribution in advancing the sustainability agenda and pushing the boundaries of environmental and social responsibility.
Your submission may include:
- Vision and Strategy: Organization’s ability to articulate a clear vision and develop strategic initiatives for sustainable procurement.
- Implementation and Impact: Effectiveness of sustainable procurement practices and the measurable impact achieved, such as reduction in environmental footprint, cost savings, or supplier diversity.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Organization’s collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to drive sustainable procurement initiatives.
- Innovation and Creativity: Innovative approaches and creative solutions in integrating sustainability into procurement processes, sourcing practices, and supplier relationships.
- Influence: Organization’s influence in promoting sustainability across its operations and within the broader supply chain community, including its ability to inspire and mobilize others towards sustainable procurement goals.
This category celebrates organizations dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of their operations and supply chains. Judges seek ambitious yet attainable goals, along with clear evidence of measurable progress toward a net-zero future.
Trailblazer in Procurement Transformation Initiatives
Recognising excellence in business transformation and change projects
|| Bronze || Silver || Gold || Platinum ||
This category honors transformational or large-scale business process improvement initiatives that have significantly enhanced business outcomes or boosted competitive advantage. Projects may be led by procurement or encompass broader organizational efforts. Entries should clearly outline procurement’s contribution and impact on achieving the desired results.
Your submission may include:
- Strategic Vision: The clarity and alignment of the procurement transformation initiative with the organization’s overall strategic goals and objectives
- Change Management: The effectiveness of change management processes implemented to facilitate the procurement transformation, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement
- Process Improvement: The initiative’s impact on improving procurement processes, efficiency, and effectiveness
- Innovation and Technology Adoption: Innovative approaches and utilization of technology to drive procurement transformation and achieve operational excellence
- Business Impact: Tangible business outcomes and impact resulting from the procurement transformation initiative, such as cost savings, risk mitigation, supplier performance improvement, and enhanced supply chain resilience
Innovator in Digital Technology Integration
Acknowledging impactful technology initiatives that drive substantial outcomes
|| Bronze || Silver || Gold || Platinum ||
This category recognizes organizations leveraging digital technology to drive substantial business impact. Procurement or supply chain teams are invited to showcase successful technology initiatives, emphasizing measurable outcomes and scalability.
Your submission may include:
- Innovation: Level of innovation demonstrated in the use of digital technology, including the adoption of new tools, platforms, or approaches to solve supply chain challenges
- Impact: Impact of the digital technology initiative on key performance indicators such as efficiency, cost savings, productivity, or customer satisfaction
- Scalability: Scalability of the digital technology solution and its potential to be applied across different segments of the supply chain or within other areas of the organization
- Integration: Incorporation of digital technology into current systems, processes, and workflows within the supply chain ecosystem
- Adaptability: Adaptability of the digital technology solution to changing business needs, market dynamics, and emerging trends in supply chain management
Outstanding Achievement in Collaborative Teamwork
Recognising successful cross-functional teamwork projects
|| Bronze || Silver || Gold || Platinum ||
Recognizing Procurement Teams for Successful Collaborative Projects, such as Sourcing Initiatives or Business Process Improvements, Achieved through Internal Collaboration
Your submission may include:
- Project Impact: Tangible outcomes and benefits achieved through the collaborative teamwork initiative, such as cost savings, process improvements, or enhanced efficiency
- Innovation and Creativity: Innovation and creativity demonstrated in the approach taken to address challenges and achieve project objectives collaboratively
- Cross-functional collaboration: Effectiveness of collaboration among different teams or departments within the organization, considering communication, coordination, and alignment of efforts
- Stakeholder Engagement: Project engagement and involvement of key stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, and suppliers, to ensure buy-in and support for the initiative
- Sustainability and Scalability: The possibility of sustaining the collaborative teamwork initiative over time and duplicating it across various segments of the organization, fostering long-term success and expansion.
Excellence in Innovation Award for Startups
The Excellence in Innovation Award for Startups recognizes startup organizations that have demonstrated outstanding innovation in their procurement and supply chain practices. This category celebrates startups that have implemented innovative approaches, technologies, or strategies to enhance efficiency, drive growth, and overcome challenges in their supply chain operations.
|| Bronze || Silver || Gold || Platinum ||
Your submission may include:
- Innovation and Disruption: The innovative and disruptive potential in the supply chain sector, encompassing new solutions, technologies, or business models that challenge conventional methods and provide distinct value propositions.
- Scalability and Adaptability: Ability to expand operations, enter new markets, and pivot in response to changing industry trends and customer needs.
- Impact and Value Proposition: Impact of the organistaion on the supply chain ecosystem and its value proposition to stakeholders, including enhanced efficiency, cost savings, improved customer experience, and sustainable practices.
Jury's Choice Award
The Jury Choice Award honors organizations selected by the jury for their outstanding performance and influence in the supply chain domain. This category highlights innovation, impact, and leadership as key criteria for recognition.
|| Bronze || Silver || Gold || Platinum ||
Your submission may include:
- Innovation and Creativity: Innovative approaches, creative solutions, and novel strategies in supply chain management.
- Impact and Influence: Significant impact of the organization’s initiatives on the industry, stakeholders, and broader community.
- Leadership and Vision: Visionary leadership, strategic direction, and the organization’s role in driving positive change and shaping the future of supply chain management.
Nominations are not open for this category
Categories
Excellence in Supplier Relationship Management
Honoring organizations demonstrating excellence in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives
|| Bronze || Silver || Gold || Platinum ||
This category encompasses both specific supplier relationship projects and broader Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategy development initiatives. Entrants should illustrate the processes and mechanisms implemented by the procurement team and suppliers to collaborate effectively on successful projects. Examples may include supplier development, new product development, or innovation projects. Joint submissions with suppliers are welcomed.
Your submission may include:
- Collaborative Approach: The extent to which the organization fosters collaboration and partnership with suppliers, demonstrating a mutually beneficial relationship
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Innovative practices and initiatives implemented to enhance supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement in SRM processes
- Performance Metrics and Results: Key performance indicators (KPIs) and measurable outcomes demonstrating the effectiveness of SRM strategies in achieving business objectives and enhancing supplier performance
- Risk Management and Resilience: Strategies and practices employed to identify, mitigate, and manage risks associated with supplier relationships, ensuring resilience in the supply chain
- Supplier Development and Value Creation: Efforts invested in supplier development, promotion of sustainability, and creating long-term value for both the organization and its suppliers through SRM initiatives
Pioneering Risk Mitigation Strategies
Recognizing organizations demonstrating excellence in supply chain risk management
|| Bronze || Silver || Gold || Platinum ||
This category recognizes organizations that have successfully mitigated business risks to safeguard their operations and supply chain integrity. This includes minimizing potential cost or reputational harm, ensuring the availability and security of supply, and leveraging risk management strategies to gain competitive advantages.
Your submission may include:
- Strategic Approach: Organization’s strategic approach to identifying and prioritizing risks within the supply chain, including the ability to anticipate potential threats and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
- Implementation Effectiveness: Effectiveness of risk mitigation initiatives, including execution, resource allocation, and deployment of technologies or processes to minimize risk exposure.
- Resilience and Adaptability: Organization’s resilience and adaptability in responding to unforeseen challenges or disruptions, and their ability to adjust strategies to maintain operational continuity.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Organization’s engagement with internal and external stakeholders to collaboratively address and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Demonstrated Impact: Tangible impact of risk mitigation efforts on the organization’s overall performance, including improvements in efficiency, cost reduction, revenue protection, and brand reputation enhancement.
Champion of Sustainable Procurement Practices
Recognising the impact of carbon reduction projects
|| Bronze || Silver || Gold || Platinum ||
This award acknowledges organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in driving sustainability initiatives within their operations and inspiring positive change in the broader business community. These organizations are recognized for their instrumental contribution in advancing the sustainability agenda and pushing the boundaries of environmental and social responsibility.
Your submission may include:
- Vision and Strategy: Organization’s ability to articulate a clear vision and develop strategic initiatives for sustainable procurement.
- Implementation and Impact: Effectiveness of sustainable procurement practices and the measurable impact achieved, such as reduction in environmental footprint, cost savings, or supplier diversity.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Organization’s collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to drive sustainable procurement initiatives.
- Innovation and Creativity: Innovative approaches and creative solutions in integrating sustainability into procurement processes, sourcing practices, and supplier relationships.
- Influence: Organization’s influence in promoting sustainability across its operations and within the broader supply chain community, including its ability to inspire and mobilize others towards sustainable procurement goals.
This category celebrates organizations dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of their operations and supply chains. Judges seek ambitious yet attainable goals, along with clear evidence of measurable progress toward a net-zero future.
Trailblazer in Procurement Transformation Initiatives
Recognising excellence in business transformation and change projects
|| Bronze || Silver || Gold || Platinum ||
This category honors transformational or large-scale business process improvement initiatives that have significantly enhanced business outcomes or boosted competitive advantage. Projects may be led by procurement or encompass broader organizational efforts. Entries should clearly outline procurement’s contribution and impact on achieving the desired results.
Your submission may include:
- Strategic Vision: The clarity and alignment of the procurement transformation initiative with the organization’s overall strategic goals and objectives
- Change Management: The effectiveness of change management processes implemented to facilitate the procurement transformation, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement
- Process Improvement: The initiative’s impact on improving procurement processes, efficiency, and effectiveness
- Innovation and Technology Adoption: Innovative approaches and utilization of technology to drive procurement transformation and achieve operational excellence
- Business Impact: Tangible business outcomes and impact resulting from the procurement transformation initiative, such as cost savings, risk mitigation, supplier performance improvement, and enhanced supply chain resilience
Innovator in Digital Technology Integration
Acknowledging impactful technology initiatives that drive substantial outcomes
|| Bronze || Silver || Gold || Platinum ||
This category recognizes organizations leveraging digital technology to drive substantial business impact. Procurement or supply chain teams are invited to showcase successful technology initiatives, emphasizing measurable outcomes and scalability.
Your submission may include:
- Innovation: Level of innovation demonstrated in the use of digital technology, including the adoption of new tools, platforms, or approaches to solve supply chain challenges
- Impact: Impact of the digital technology initiative on key performance indicators such as efficiency, cost savings, productivity, or customer satisfaction
- Scalability: Scalability of the digital technology solution and its potential to be applied across different segments of the supply chain or within other areas of the organization
- Integration: Incorporation of digital technology into current systems, processes, and workflows within the supply chain ecosystem
- Adaptability: Adaptability of the digital technology solution to changing business needs, market dynamics, and emerging trends in supply chain management
Outstanding Achievement in Collaborative Teamwork
Recognising successful cross-functional teamwork projects
|| Bronze || Silver || Gold || Platinum ||
Recognizing Procurement Teams for Successful Collaborative Projects, such as Sourcing Initiatives or Business Process Improvements, Achieved through Internal Collaboration
Your submission may include:
- Project Impact: Tangible outcomes and benefits achieved through the collaborative teamwork initiative, such as cost savings, process improvements, or enhanced efficiency
- Innovation and Creativity: Innovation and creativity demonstrated in the approach taken to address challenges and achieve project objectives collaboratively
- Cross-functional collaboration: Effectiveness of collaboration among different teams or departments within the organization, considering communication, coordination, and alignment of efforts
- Stakeholder Engagement: Project engagement and involvement of key stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, and suppliers, to ensure buy-in and support for the initiative
- Sustainability and Scalability: The possibility of sustaining the collaborative teamwork initiative over time and duplicating it across various segments of the organization, fostering long-term success and expansion.
Excellence in Innovation Award for Startups
The Excellence in Innovation Award for Startups recognizes startup organizations that have demonstrated outstanding innovation in their procurement and supply chain practices. This category celebrates startups that have implemented innovative approaches, technologies, or strategies to enhance efficiency, drive growth, and overcome challenges in their supply chain operations.
|| Bronze || Silver || Gold || Platinum ||
Your submission may include:
- Innovation and Disruption: The innovative and disruptive potential in the supply chain sector, encompassing new solutions, technologies, or business models that challenge conventional methods and provide distinct value propositions.
- Scalability and Adaptability: Ability to expand operations, enter new markets, and pivot in response to changing industry trends and customer needs.
- Impact and Value Proposition: Impact of the organistaion on the supply chain ecosystem and its value proposition to stakeholders, including enhanced efficiency, cost savings, improved customer experience, and sustainable practices.
Jury's Choice Award
The Jury Choice Award honors organizations selected by the jury for their outstanding performance and influence in the supply chain domain. This category highlights innovation, impact, and leadership as key criteria for recognition.
|| Bronze || Silver || Gold || Platinum ||
Your submission may include:
- Innovation and Creativity: Innovative approaches, creative solutions, and novel strategies in supply chain management.
- Impact and Influence: Significant impact of the organization’s initiatives on the industry, stakeholders, and broader community.
- Leadership and Vision: Visionary leadership, strategic direction, and the organization’s role in driving positive change and shaping the future of supply chain management.
Nominations are not open for this category
How to Enter!
1
Register for the Awards
Secure your spot by registering today! Pay the INR 5,000/- per entry fee and get a free pass to the ET Edge SCM Fest 2025 as well, scheduled on May 07 in Delhi. Access the submission form once registered.
2
Select Your Categories
Select the categories that best represent your business’ supply chain for nomination. You can enter multiple categories. We wish you success!
3
Complete the Official Submission Form
Secure your spot by registering today! Pay the INR 5,000/- per entry fee and get a free pass to the ET Edge SCM Fest 2025 as well, scheduled on May 07 in Delhi. Access the submission form once registered.
4
Register for the Awards
For each category you enter, prepare a submission that meets the criteria. Submissions should be in a written or a video (optional) format, addressing the specified criteria for each category:
Make the most of each submission to impress our esteemed judging panel.
5
Interview with the Jury
If shortlisted, there will be a 10-minute online interview with the jury on the day of the jury meeting.
6
Stay Tuned for Updates
After the entry deadline – our esteemed panel of judges will review all submissions to determine the finalists. Rest assured, we’ll keep you informed every step of the way.
Mark these dates
Entries Open
Entries Close
Evaluation
Awards
Mark these dates
Entries Open
26th February 2025
Entries Close
10th April 2025
Evaluation
26th April 2025
Awards
07th May 2025
Criteria
Only organizations based in India will be considered for entry. The criteria for consideration for supply chain nominations are as follows:
These criteria collectively provide a comprehensive framework for evaluating supply chain excellence and identifying standout achievements.
Strategy – 25%
Evaluation of the strategic approach employed, assessing the clarity, coherence, and alignment with organizational goals.
Element of innovation – 25%
Recognition of innovative practices or approaches implemented within the supply chain, demonstrating creativity and forward-thinking.
Execution – 25%
Assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of execution, including the implementation of strategies and initiatives.
Results – 25%
Review of the tangible outcomes achieved, such as improvements in efficiency, cost savings, or enhanced performance metrics.
FAQ's
What is ET Edge SCM Fest awards 2025 ?
The Supply Chain Awards honor businesses for their exceptional performance in building efficient, adaptable, and sustainable supply chains. These awards acknowledge the dedication, creativity, and strategic foresight that drive progress in the global supply chain sector.
Is there a period being considered for the awards ?
Yes, these awards are for decisions/tasks undertaken for the period for 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025
How much is the early bird nomination fee ?
INR 5,000/- per entry (Rupees Five Thousand per entry only)
Avail an early bird discount by registering your organisation before 30th April.
Can I enter more than one category ?
Yes, but please keep each entry as distinct as possible. For each entry, you are required to pay the nomination fee separately.
How do I enter ?
Please visit our website to register on the platform and begin preparing your entry online using the online entry system.
Once registered, you can easily work on your entry over multiple sessions, saving your progress as needed. This allows for a more flexible and efficient entry preparation process. Please be mindful of the word limits for each segment.
When is the entry deadline ?
The entry deadline is the 25th of May 2025
Is the information we submit safe ?
All entries will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. No information will be disclosed to anyone other than our panel of judges. Our judges are required to sign a confidentiality agreement before accessing any entries.
Who is eligible to participate?
Enterprises based in India with well-established supply chains are eligible to participate, excluding solution providers, logistics companies, and 3PL companies.
FAQ's
What is ET Edge SCM Fest awards 2025 ?
The Supply Chain Awards honor businesses for their exceptional performance in building efficient, adaptable, and sustainable supply chains. These awards acknowledge the dedication, creativity, and strategic foresight that drive progress in the global supply chain sector.
Is there a period being considered for the awards ?
Yes, these awards are for decisions/tasks undertaken for the period for 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025
How much is the nomination fee ?
INR 5,000/- per entry (Rupees Five Thousand per entry only)
Avail an early bird discount by registering your organisation before 30th April.
Can I enter more than one category ?
Yes, but please keep each entry as distinct as possible. For each entry, you are required to pay the nomination fee separately.
Who can apply for this award ?
Yes, we are accepting entries from companies based in India only
How do I enter ?
Please visit our website to register on the platform and begin preparing your entry online using the online entry system.
Once registered, you can easily work on your entry over multiple sessions, saving your progress as needed. This allows for a more flexible and efficient entry preparation process. Please be mindful of the word limits for each segment.
When is the entry deadline ?
The entry deadline is the 25th of May 2025
Is the information we submit safe ?
All entries will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. No information will be disclosed to anyone other than our panel of judges. Our judges are required to sign a confidentiality agreement before accessing any entries.
Who is eligible to participate?
Enterprises based in India with well-established supply chains are eligible to participate, excluding solution providers, logistics companies, and 3PL companies.
Evaluation Methodology
01
Nomination
Businesses or their agencies can nominate themselves for the awards, with the nomination process open to businesses who have operations and supply chains in India.
02
Screening and Evaluation
All nominations will undergo screening based on eligibility criteria, including elements such as Strategy, Innovation, Execution, and Results. A panel of expert and impartial jury members will conduct the screening process. These criteria are essential for evaluating nominations across each category, enabling the jury to make informed assessments. Nominees will be informed and may be requested to provide additional information if necessary. The evaluation will prioritize measurable data to ensure fairness and objectivity. Nominees that do not meet eligibility criteria will be disqualified.
03
Announcement of Winners
The ET Edge Supply Chain Management Fest Awards 2025 program aims to honor businesses for their exemplary supply chain management, applauding remarkable achievements, innovative practices, and steadfast dedication to excellence in supply chain operations. This platform offers businesses a chance to spotlight their accomplishments in supply chain and logistics management, gaining recognition for their valuable contributions to the industry.
Winners will be revealed during a formal ceremony on May 07th, where they will be presented with trophies commemorating their exceptional performance within their respective categories. The announcement of the winners will also be shared on social media platforms to showcase and promote the recognized businesses.
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