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15 January 2025
The website of the 2025 edition is https://gala.makersmovers.com/
The website of the 2024 edition, including the TOP 30 leaders, can be found here:
https://gala.makersmovers.com/leaders-in-supply-chain-2024/
The 2023 Top 30 Winners of Leaders in Supply Chain Awards are here: https://gala.makersmovers.com/top-30-winners/. For each winner, you can click on the profile photo, and then their video supporting the case study appears, including a glimpse into their case study. Bear in mind that the information is the one possible to be shared publicly. For the Jury, more confidential info was shared, including numbers and key data supporting the nominee’s case study.
The initial phase is the nominations, where the community of supply chain professionals is called to NOMINATE Supply Chain Leaders whose leadership has led to:
- a more diverse and engaged workforce
- a practical impact using digital technologies, and
- clear results in terms of innovation in sustainability
The second phase is CASE STUDY SUBMISSION. The eligible nominees, meeting the criteria mentioned above are required to fill in the form including their evidence on:
- diversity initiatives
- digital transformation
- sustainability initiatives
- leadership: with impact on the team, company, customers, suppliers, and industry
The form has the possibility to add links, videos, PDFs, PPTs, word files, and images to have a compelling story.
The third phase is EVALUATION.
The selected Jury Members and Peer Voting will judge the case studies based on the following:
- the magnitude of the impact
- quality of evidence provided
- general leadership in the industry
The 4th and last phase is AWARDS CEREMONY. The event is a virtual event, taking place in the month of September, and all winners are revealed.
To be an eligible nominee for the program and submit a case study for a chance to be part of the selection process for the TOP 30 Leaders in Supply Chain Awards, the nominee needs to meet the following criteria:
- The nominee must be in a regional or global role and has been in that role for a minimum of 18 months
- The nominee’s role must cover end-to-end supply chain responsibilities (not just one function i.e. Head of Manufacturing or Head of Planning)
- The company has a minimum of USD 500 million in revenue and must be a manufacturing company (not a software or pure services company)
Colleagues, industry peers, and family members can nominate the leaders meeting the criteria mentioned above, for a chance to move to the next phase of the program. The program is worldwide, open to all countries, covering all industries.
Following the nominations, all eligible nominees are invited to submit detailed case studies, with supported evidence of their achievements.
GUIDELINES
It is recommended that the responses include evidence of the nominee’s achievements: links, statistics, KPIs progress, and state if it’s confidential or public information.
The jury tends to look for a combination of vision and impact. The jury considers the nominee’s impacts on the whole supply chain: team, company, customers, suppliers, and industry at large.
Leadership includes both personal philosophy and actions/impact on the team (direct reports), company, customers, suppliers, and industry.
Here are some high-level examples. Please note that the case study submissions are expected to be more detailed and there will be clear instructions for the eligible nominees invited to the Case Study submission phase.
The best way to submit the case study is via the form on the event website. Alternatively, various supporting documents can be uploaded as word, pdf, ppt, and videos to showcase the various projects submitted.
Of course, the nominee has the right to present the work as suitable for the company. Considering the amplitude of the program, the more comprehensive and supported the key facts and figures the project presented, the higher the chances of it being in the top 30 or even the top 5.
Visibility and Others
Alcott Global team will share a PR & Marketing toolkit containing a variety of marketing assets to promote the nominee both externally and internally, including social media layouts. The PR kit includes a press release announcing the winners of the edition.
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You can write an email to marketing@alcottglobal.co or reach out to Claudia Marta, Senior Director – Marketing, PR & Events, and to Cristina Tetcu, Head of Global Partnerships & Marketing, for any questions you have about Leaders in Supply Chain and Awards 2025. Both can be found on the company website or LinkedIn.
You can also reach out in the case of a mistake on the form or additional materials that were not submitted, and you would like to add them to your case study, of course, if this phase deadline does not pass.
It is free of charge to nominate, be a nominee, or a winner of the Leaders in Supply Chain Awards.
The Top 30 Supply Chain Leaders ranking will be determined by a rigorous evaluation process. The jury members will review case studies the nominees submit, and their evaluations contribute to 75% of the total score. The remaining 25% of the score will be determined by votes from over 2000 executives invited to vote for the leaders whose projects are known to them.
Submissions will be thoroughly scrutinized, focusing on how the nominee demonstrated leadership in achieving a more diverse and engaged workforce, tangible advancements through digital technologies, and notable strides in sustainability innovation. The evaluation encompasses a comprehensive assessment of end-to-end supply chain experiences within businesses boasting revenues of at least half a billion dollars for roles on a global or continental scale. Additionally, the nominee’s influence on their company’s revenue growth during their tenure and commitment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Global Compact are integral considerations.
The winners are leaders who drive positive changes in the supply chain industry beyond their teams and companies. This approach ensures impartiality in the evaluation process.
The 2024 edition reached a visibility of 2.5M+ Audience and 500+ Press Features. The Winners were celebrated in Times Square, with the top 10 winners celebrated with individual banners.
The esteemed jury members are industry experts representing various regions and sectors worldwide, including board members, academic professors, and consultants from the supply chain field. They should not hold operational positions as supply chain executives to prevent any conflicts of interest while reviewing all submitted case studies.
For reference, the websites of the previous editions can be consulted: https://gala.makersmovers.com/
The Top 30 winners are receiving the marketing and PR toolkit allowing them to communicate this recognition and the Top 5 are additionally receiving a Trophy and are individually promoted on banners in Times Square.
Every eligible nominee will be asked to submit their case study. The winners will be announced at the ceremony in September.
