Finalists of 2005 China Supply Chain & Logistics Awards Announced

For Immediate Release, Shanghai – The China Supply Chain & Logistics Awards are part of CHaINA Summit & Expo, taking place on Nov. 29-30 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 (CSCC) has created 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 and the nominated companies:

Supply Chain Operational Excellence in China (Top Award):
- Amway China
- Ikea Distribution
- Electrolux China

China's Supply Chain Executive of the Year:
- Vincent Chang, Senior Materials & MIS Manager, Singer (Shanghai) Sewing Machine Co. Ltd.
- Raymond Hui, Director of Distribution, Greater China Region, Limited Logistics Center, Amway (China) Co. - Jean-Luc Laboucheix, Supply Chain Director, Electrolux China

Best 3PL Supply Chain Provider in China:
- Exel China
- Linkstar Logistics
- Sinotrans

Best Supply Chain Consulting Partner in China:
- Accenture
- Deloitte
- IBM

Best IT Supply Chain Solution for China:
- Manhattan Associates
- Oracle
- SAP

Final judging for each award category will occur in the next two weeks with the winners being announced during the Awards Dinner Gala at the Mayfair Hotel, at pm 7:30, on November 30. The jury members include:
- Steven Zhu, General Manager, Flexi-Mat
- Oliver Lin, Regional Sourcing Manager China, PCB, Siemens
- Zhang Yu, Consultant
- Gianluca Parolini, CEIBS MBA
- Max Henry, Founder, China Supply Chain Council (CSCC)
- Mark Millar, Board Member, China Supply Chain Council (CSCC)

"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. 30," say Max Henry, Founder, China Supply Chain Council (CSCC).

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 2005 China SupplyChain & Logistics 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.

Tickets for the 2005 China SupplyChain & Logistics Awards are RMB 480 per person (or US$ 60) with tables of 10 seats available at only RMB 4,800. Please register online or contact Sabinna Wei at +86 21 51021617 or 51021618 or email swei@supplychain.cn for seats booking.

About the China Supply Chain Council (CSCC)
The China Supply Chain Council (CSCC) promotes the growth and success of supply chain management by connecting ideas, knowledge, technology and people in China. With a community of 10,000+ supply chain, manufacturing and logistics professionals, the CSCC aims to become the point of reference and the center for supply chain knowledge, resources and contacts in China. Visit: www.supplychain.cn