Architects of Supply Chain Awards
The Architects of Supply Chain Awards recognize and honor the most innovative and impactful technology and service providers shaping the future of supply chain and logistics. These awards are specifically for solution providers whose technologies or services enable smarter, faster, and more resilient supply chains. We celebrate those who deliver agility, visibility, and transformation through intelligent and scalable solutions.
Who Should Apply
The awards are open to a broad range of supply chain solution providers operating in India, including:
- 3PL and logistics companies
- Technology solution enablers
- Supply chain consultancies
- Cold chain and last-mile innovators
- Sustainability solution providers
- Control tower and visibility platform providers
- Automation and robotics providers
- Startups and emerging tech disruptors
- Warehouse infrastructure and equipment firms
Architects of Supply Chain Awards
The Architects of Supply Chain Awards recognize and honor the most innovative and impactful technology and service providers shaping the future of supply chain and logistics. These awards are specifically for solution providers whose technologies or services enable smarter, faster, and more resilient supply chains. We celebrate those who deliver agility, visibility, and transformation through intelligent and scalable solutions.

Who Should Apply
The awards are open to a broad range of supply chain solution providers operating in India, including:
- 3PL and logistics companies
- Technology solution enablers
- Supply chain consultancies
- Automation and robotics providers
- Control tower and visibility platform providers
- Warehouse infrastructure and equipment firms
- Cold chain and last-mile innovators
- Sustainability solution providers
- Startups and emerging tech disruptors
Categories
Recognising excellence in transportation, 3PL collaboration, and last-mile delivery.
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This category is for companies that have reimagined how goods move across long distances or the final doorstep using smart strategies, tech, and partnerships to boost speed, reliability, and efficiency.
What to include in your submission:
- Define the logistics or delivery challenge you set out to solve
- Explain your strategy for improving transportation, 3PL integration, or last-mile performance
- Highlight the innovation: routing tools, tech-led delivery models, or new network designs
- Describe how you executed the solution, including technology, teams, and partnerships
- Share results: improved delivery times, reduced costs, better reliability, or streamlined operations
Recognising solution enablers that are driving digital transformation across the supply chain through automation, AI, IoT, and integrated platforms.
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This category honours tech-powered projects that have improved visibility, agility, and performance through meaningful digital change.
What to include in your submission:
- Outline the part of the supply chain targeted for digital transformation
- Explain your overarching digital strategy and goals
- Highlight the innovation: control towers, machine learning, predictive tools, or real-time data platforms
- Describe how the solution was implemented across functions or business units, client reference.
- Share results: improved efficiency, faster decisions, cost savings, or operational scalability
Highlighting excellence in procurement strategy, inventory planning, sourcing innovation, and risk management.
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This category is for organisations that have turned sourcing and inventory from a pain point into a performance driver.
What to include in your submission:
- Define the inventory or sourcing challenge you were addressing
- Share your strategy for smarter planning or procurement transformation
- Highlight the innovation: e-procurement tools, sourcing platforms, AI-led planning, or collaborative models
- Describe how the solution was executed, tech rollout, team training, vendor coordination
- Share results: reduced stockouts, lower procurement costs, increased planning accuracy, or improved supplier performance
Honouring organisations embedding environmental sustainability across their supply chain from sourcing to distribution.
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This category celebrates those who prove that green can be smart, turning eco-conscious decisions into measurable results.
What to include in your submission:
- Share your sustainability goals and what drove the initiative
- Explain your strategy to embed sustainability into your supply chain
- Highlight the innovation: circular models, eco-packaging, carbon tracking, or clean transport
- Describe execution; process improvements, facility upgrades, stakeholder alignment
- Share results: reductions in emissions, waste, energy use, or other measurable environmental impact
Recognising teams that have transformed warehouse operations, through smarter layouts, automation, data systems, and sustainable infrastructure.
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This category is for those who’ve rethought the space where it all happens with a focus on speed, safety, and scalability.
What to include in your submission:
- Describe the challenges or inefficiencies in your warehouse or fulfilment operation
- Explain your strategic approach to improve design, throughput, or flexibility
- Highlight the innovation: robotics, warehouse management systems (WMS), space-saving layouts, or energy-efficient design
- Describe how these changes were implemented across teams or locations
- Share results: faster turnaround, fewer errors, improved safety, cost savings, or greener operations
Celebrating companies delivering excellence in temperature-sensitive logistics for sectors like pharma, food, and perishables.
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This category recognises those who maintain the cold chain without compromise, ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance.
What to include in your submission:
- Define the cold chain or temperature-sensitive challenge you tackled
- Explain your strategy to ensure uninterrupted cold chain performance
- Highlight the innovation: sensor tech, insulated packaging, tracking and alerts, or compliance tools
- Describe how the process was designed and executed across partners or touchpoints
- Share results: reduced spoilage, compliance improvements, cost savings, or real-time visibility gains
Spotlighting startups (under 5 years old) delivering disruptive, scalable solutions to real-world supply chain problems.
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This category is all about fresh thinking, fast execution, and the courage to shake things up.
What to include in your submission:
- Define the specific supply chain challenge your startup is solving
- Share your business strategy and how your product or service is positioned
- Highlight the innovation: unique platform, new technology, bold business model, or creative application
- Describe how you’ve brought it to life, pilots, partnerships, product iterations
- Share traction: client adoption, revenue growth, user feedback, or results achieved
These special honours are selected by the jury to recognise visionary leadership, lifetime contributions, or game-changing impact in the supply chain world.
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No submissions required for this category.
How to Enter!
1. Register for the Awards
Secure your spot by registering today! Pay the entry submission fee and get two free passes to the ET Edge SCM Summit 2025 – West Edition, scheduled in Mumbai. Access the submission form once registered.
2. Select Your Categories
Select the categories that best represent your business’s supply chain for nomination. You can enter multiple categories. We wish you success!
3. Complete the Official Submission Form
Fill out the official submission form with all the required details. Ensure that your submission clearly highlights your achievements based on the category criteria.
4. Finalise Your Submission
For each category you enter, prepare a submission that meets the criteria. Submissions should be in a written format or video format (optional), addressing the specified criteria for each category. Make the most of each submission to impress our esteemed judging panel.
5. 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
06th August 2025

Entries Deadline
08th September 2025

Evaluation
10th September 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.
The submissions should be for campaigns executed in FY 2024-2025.
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.
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.
The submissions should be for campaigns executed in FY 2024-2025.
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
The Architect of Supply Chain Awards celebrate the trailblazing technology and service providers redefining the future of supply chain and logistics. These awards spotlight solution providers whose innovations make supply chains smarter, faster, and more resilient.
Yes, but please keep each entry as distinct as possible. For each entry, you are required to pay the nomination fee separately.
Visit our website to register and begin your nomination using the online form. You can submit entries across multiple categories. Please ensure you adhere to the word limits specified for each section.
All entries will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. No information will be disclosed to anyone other than our panel of judges.
Technology and service providers in the supply chain and logistics sector are eligible to participate, provided they offer solutions that enhance efficiency, agility, and resilience. Moreover, Logistics companies, 3PL providers, and enterprises operating their own supply chains are eligible.
Evaluation Methodology
01. Nomination
3PLs and solution providers can nominate themselves for the awards, with the nomination process open to those that have operations or have executed supply chain projects 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 Architects of Supply Chain Awards 2025 program aims to honor the technology innovators and service partners who are reshaping how supply chains operate in India. These awards shine a spotlight on the most forward-thinking 3PLs, logistics providers, digital platforms, infrastructure experts, and emerging startups that are driving real change across the ecosystem.
Winners will be revealed during a formal ceremony in September,2025, 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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