Ambition and innovation awarded at the Supply Chain Awards

On November 28, the 19th edition of the Supply Chain Awards took place in Brussels. This leading event, organized by Supply Chain Masters and PICS Belgium, highlights pioneering projects and innovative start-ups. Already a highlight of the supply chain calendar for the more than 200 attendees. A review.

Every year, procurement & supply chain professionals look forward to this event. The Supply Chain Awards are the meeting place to inspire colleagues, gain new ideas and attend an award ceremony that highlights both bright projects and ambitious start-ups. With fascinating keynotes and informal conversations at the table, the event not only looked back on a successful year, but also looked ahead to new collaborations and challenges.

Project of the Year and Audience Award: Foresco 

Foresco Pallets | Packaging was the big winner of the evening. It took home two awards: the 'Supply Chain Project of the Year - Jury Prize' and the 'Supply Chain Project of the Year - Audience Prize'. The Foresco One Way of Working initiative, with standardized and digitized processes at forty locations, is a model of strategic vision and decisiveness. Foresco collects, sorts, repairs and recycles pallets. For the jury a textbook example of circular economy and sustainability. And the public was in full agreement.

Start-up of the Year: ADLC

ADLC was named "Start-up of the Year" for their pioneering logistics drone applications. ADLC's drones ensure fast deliveries with minimal emissions, making them a true gamechanger within the logistics sector. Especially in the industrial sector, where speed and efficiency are crucial, ADLC is setting new standards. ADLC's innovative technology combines sustainability and performance. By minimizing emissions and optimizing delivery times, the company is redefining what is possible within logistics operations. ADLC's commitment to innovation and environmental awareness makes them an industry pioneer.

The other finalists

Congratulations to the judges:

• Cartamundi & ASV Consult: for redefining excellence in global procurement.
• Ecofrost SA-NV: for their progressive approach in supply chain automation.
• Manuport Logistics (MPL) & Customaite: for an innovative approach to customs processes with AI technology
• Vanheede Environment Group & Peripass: transforming yard logistics with pioneering
  technology.

And these start-ups also walked into the spotlight:

• Hyperfox: for their seamless order automation
• Rombio: for AI-driven planning in biotech and pharma
• Ventory: for improving inventory management with smart cloud platforms
• Zeal Robotics: for futureproof warehouse automation with autonomous robots

Call for projects and start-ups

Companies and start-ups that want to put their projects in the spotlight can start preparing for the next edition. Surf to www.supplychainawards.be for participation conditions and to submit your file. Who knows, maybe your company will shine on the stage next year!

Supplychain community

The Supply Chain Awards are organized by Supply Chain Masters, a fixture in the industry for over forty years. Supply Chain Masters is Belgium's largest end-to-end supply chain community, with a network of 12,000 professionals and 550 member companies. The organization supports professionals of all levels - from junior to senior executives - with a wide range of activities and training.