SUPPLY CHAIN STANDARD OCTOBER 2008
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INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Over the last few weeks the judges have been
busy conducting extensive interviews with
the 35 finalists of this year’s European
Supply Chain Excellence Awards. That’s
quite a task, as this is the biggest contest in
the 12-year history of the Awards. Now that
all the data is in, it’s down to ‘Judgement Day’
where the judging panel sit to decide on this
year’s winners.
Going by the feedback from the adjudicators
this is going to be the toughest year yet, and
looking at the companies shortlisted (see
below left), that’s hardly surprising.
Nominations have also been coming in for
the Individual Contribution Award and the
shortlist is shown below. This award goes to
people who have made an outstanding
contribution to the industry. Previous winners
include John Allan of Deutsche Post World Net.
Individual Contribution Award shortlist:
● Neil Ashworth, Tesco Direct
Over the past year, Neil Ashworth has inspired the team
at Tesco Direct to deliver a class-leading supply chain.
Since its launch in late 2006, Tesco Direct has been at the
forefront of innovation in home shopping.
● Andrew Neilson, British Ceramic Tiles
Andrew Neilson has played a pivotal role in driving
forward the sourcing and procurement operation of
British Ceramic Tile which has contributed to the
overall strategic success of the company over the
past twelve months.
● Klaus-Michael Kühne, Kuehne + Nagel
Klaus-Michael Kühne, 71, has built one of the world’s
leading logistics groups out of the family firm that was
founded in Bremen in 1890. Through the Kuehne
Foundation, he also supports the development of young
logistics managers, as well as research in the fields of
logistics and medicine and charitable projects.
Only on the Awards Night, to be held on
Tuesday 28th October at the Grosvenor
House Hotel in London, will the winners be
announced. This is the biggest prize in supply
chain management in Europe, so leading
practitioners from across the continent and
senior management from related industries
attend to see the winners collect their
trophies and join in the largest networking
event of it’s type.
As at last year’s highly successful event, over
400 supply chain professionals are expected to
attend the Awards ceremony – that’s full
capacity for the venue. So it would be wise to
secure your booking now in order to avoid
disappointment.
For table bookings or general enquiries
contact: Ellie Tole on +44 (0)20 7970 4538 or
email ellie.tole@centaur.co.uk. Last year’s winner: John Allan
● Dr Gerd Wolfram, Metro Group Information Technology
Dr Gerd Wolfram, managing director of MGI Metro Group
Information Technology, has been managing Metro’s
Future Store Initiative for the past six years which has
pioneered technologies, such as RFID, that are shaping
the supply chains of the future. He also plays a key role in
promoting the standardisation of logistics and
merchandise management processes.
● Anne Bruggink, RS Components
Since joining Electrocomponents, Anne Bruggink has
been pivotal in effecting cost reductions and service
improvements. He also plays a key role in the
development of longer term logistics plans for adapting
to strategic changes in the business environment.
For further information on entering contact:
Ellie Tole - Event Co-ordinator
T: +44 (0)20 7970 4772 E: ellie.tole@centaur.co.uk
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