Finalists of 2006 CHaINA Awards, China Leading Supply Chain Awards Announced

The 2006 CHaINA Awards gala dinner is part of China¡¦s largest supply chain event, the CHaINA Summit, taking place on Nov. 8-9 in Shanghai, offering two days of educational and networking opportunities for all professionals in the extended supply chain, including manufacturers, retailers, distributors, IT vendors, 3PLs and consultants.

The China Supply Chain Council 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):
- BenQ Mobile Shanghai
- IBM China Procurement
- Intel China Materials
- Electrolux China

Supply Chain Operational Excellence in China (Top Award):
- BenQ Mobile Shanghai
- IBM China Procurement
- Intel China Materials
- Electrolux China

China's Supply Chain Executive of the Year:
- Raymond Hui, Director of Distribution of Greater China Region, Amway
- Gerold Simbuerger, Deputy Head of Global Supply Chain Management, BenQ
- Joseph Gianatassio, General Manager & AP Procurement, IBM China Procurement

Best 3PL Supply Chain Provider in China:
- Linkstar Logistics for GE-Toshiba
- Kerry EAS Logistics for Noveon
- Keppel Logistics

Best IT Supply Chain Solution for China:
- RedPrairie WMS for Fanhang Logistics
- Ross ERP (CDC Software) for SI Group
- Manhattan Associates WMS for DirectGroup China

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

The winners are selected by an independent panel of judges comprising of China's leading supply chain industry experts:
- Max Henry, Founder & Executive Director, China Supply Chain Council
- Mark Millar, Director of Strategic Business Development, UPS Supply Chain Solutions
- Rose Mei, Operations Director, CAV Warner Home Entertainment
- Jean-Luc Laboucheix, Director Supply Chain, Asia Pacific Region, Goodyear
- Steven Zhu, General Manager, Flexi-Mat China
- Zhang Yu, Consulting Manager, BearingPoint
- Amit Kumar, Head of Logistics Services - Asia, Electrolux Group
- Gianluca Parolini, China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)

The 2006 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 9.

If you have not signed up yet, don¡¦t wait to register, tickets are only RMB 480 per person (or US$ 60) with tables of 10 seats available at only RMB 4,800. Register online at: http://www.supplychain.cn/en/cev/?106 or contact Sabrina Wei at +86 21 51021617 or 51021618 or email swei@supplychain.cn for seats booking.

Best regards,

Max HENRY, Founder & Executive Director
Email: mhenry@supplychain.cn

China Supply Chain Council (CSCC): www.supplychain.cn
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About the China Supply Chain Council
The Council 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