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Award Categories
The Award for Excellence in Manufacturing Supply Chains
This Award will be granted for outstanding performance during the manufacturing process related to production, inventory management and/or stock control.
Judges will be looking for examples of re-engineering or design of logistics flows, supply chain integration, forecasting and scheduling, and plant layout. The impact on the smooth flow of materials through the production cycle, enhanced inventory management practice, control of stock and related efficiencies should be demonstrated.
The benefits of streamlining the manufacturing process should be shown, with regard to cost management and efficiency of operations and the impact on the integrated supply chain.
The Award for Excellence in Supply Chain Management and Distribution
Companies which can demonstrate excellence and significant achievement in the process of materials handling and storage during any stage of supply chain management should enter this Award.
Process improvements to aspects such as the management of raw materials, manufacturing, distribution, fulfilment, shipping, freight forwarding, wholesale and retail operations will be sought. Technology enhancements to equipment, facilities design, information and control systems, should be demonstrated.
Judges will be seeking evidence of how these improvements or innovations have impacted the organisation, together with implications for use in a wider industry context.
The Award for Excellence in Transport and Logistics
Excellence in improving transport of goods or people, either locally or internationally, will be the focus for this Award.
Judges will be looking for examples of significant achievement, innovation and improvements in any aspect of any mode of transport and associated logistics. Areas to be considered include equipment, technology, human resources and organisational impacts.
Entries should focus on the benefits of the improvements or innovations, particularly on cost control, profits, customer service and streamlining of operations.
The Award for Excellence in Supply Chain Innovation in New South Wales
This award is specific to organisations operating in the state of New South Wales and will be seeking examples of supply chain innovation ‘at work’.
Judges will be looking for innovation and originality; the application of best practice and/or technology, to identify solutions and improve supply chain productivity and environmental sustainability; impact of the initiative on the performance of the supply chain, as measured.
This is an invitation for businesses, supply chain managers/ practitioners and decision makers of the transport and logistics industry in New South Wales to showcase and promote their leading practices and innovative approaches that deliver positive results to their supply chains and customers. Judges will be looking for evidence of the applicant’s ability to present their achievements in a manner that will encourage small businesses in the industry to innovate and seek efficiencies.