Finalists for the 2007 China’s Supply Chain & Logistics Awards Announced

The CHaINA Awards are part of the CHaINA Summit, taking place on Nov. 7-8 in Shanghai, offering two days of educational and networking opportunities for all professionals in the extended supply chain sector industry, including manufacturers, retailers, distributors, IT vendors, 3PLs and consultants.

The China Supply Chain Council has created three years ago these Awards to recognize the importance of supply chain and logistics management excellence, by identifying and rewarding outstanding performance among leading manufacturers, retailers, service providers and supply chain practitioners operating in China.

Following is a list of the awards categories and the nominated companies:

Supply Chain Operational Excellence in China (Top Award):
- Amway China
- Nokia China
- GITI Tire (China)
- Lucent Technologies Qingdao

China's Supply Chain Executive of the Year:
- Rohit Bhatia China Sourcing Team; Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd,
- Dr. Dittmar Nerger, Head of Strategic Sourcing Healthcare, Bayer Healthcare,
- Hyun Ho, Regional Purchasing Manager Asia, Schott,
- Vivian Tan, Operation Director, Nike

Best 3PL Supply Chain Provider in China:
- Fanhang Logistics nominated by RedPrairie
- Kerry EAS Logistics for Alfred Dunhill project
- Linkstar Logistics nominated by GE Toshiba Silicones

Best IT Supply Chain Solution for China:
- Infosys for the Motorola (China) Electronics project
- Seeburger for the Beijing Benz Daimler Chrysler project
- JDA Software China for the Swire Beverage project

Best Supply Chain Consulting Partner in China:
- Accenture for the UPS project
- IBM for the Haier Group,
- Werner Global logistics for Cinema Scene

"The jury had a difficult task selecting from numerous submissions of great merit. We thank all the participants. Our warmest congratulations go to all nominees. We look forward to this great dinner on Nov. 8," say Max Henry, Founder & Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Council, the parent company of the Council in China.

As a neutral and independent organization, the China Supply Chain Council ensures that nominations are made in a totally commercial-free and objective environment. The winners are selected by an independent panel of judges comprising of China's leading supply chain industry experts.

The 2007 CHaINA Awards should not be missed, as they offer a unique opportunity not only to meet and socialize with industry peers and clients, but also to celebrate the VERY BEST in supply chain management in China. Final judging for each award category will occur in the next two weeks with the winners being announced during the gala dinner at the Regent Shanghai, at pm 7:30, on November 8.

Tickets for the Awards Gala Dinner are RMB 530 for members (only US$ 75) and RMB 600 (or US$ 80). Tables with 10 seats are also available at RMB 5,600 (or US$ 750). Tickets can be purchased online or by calling +86 21 51021617.

About the Global Supply Chain Council
The Global Supply Chain Council is a fast community reaching more than 50,000 professionals in high-growth markets like China, India and Vietnam. As a neutral and independent professional organization, the Council’s mission is to stimulate the understanding, adoption and use of supply chain management by providing, among others, magazine, directory, newsletters, seminars, workgroups, conferences, resources and other information.