The shortlist for the 2026 Supply Chain Excellence Awards has been revealed, with this year’s programme becoming the largest in the awards’ 30-year history.
More than 250 organisations have been shortlisted across 30 categories – a record for the awards, reflecting continued growth and the increasing importance of supply chain excellence across the European economy.
Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Supply Chain Excellence Awards recognise the organisations, partnerships, teams and projects setting new standards in supply chain management, logistics, warehousing, transport, procurement, automation, digital transformation, sustainability and operational performance.
John Thornton, editor-in-chief of Logistics Manager, said: “The 30th anniversary of the Supply Chain Excellence Awards is an important milestone, and the scale of this year’s shortlist demonstrates how far both the programme and the industry have developed.
“With more than 250 organisations represented across 30 categories, this is the largest shortlist in the awards’ history. It reflects the extraordinary range of innovation, collaboration and operational improvement taking place throughout supply chains in the UK and beyond.”
This year’s finalists represent retailers, manufacturers, logistics providers, technology companies, healthcare organisations, public sector bodies and specialist supply chain partners spanning a wide range of sectors.
The shortlisted entries showcase projects addressing many of today’s most pressing supply chain priorities, including warehouse automation, artificial intelligence, digital visibility, transport optimisation, sustainability, resilience and operational excellence.
Industry Sector Categories
The Food & Drink Supply Chain Excellence Award
- Huel & Balloon One
- Lucky Saint
- Volcano Coffee Works & Unleashed
- Waitrose & Satalia
- Wanis International Foods & Ketra Logistic
The Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Excellence Award
- Boots Healthcare Logistics
- Cold Chain Technologies
- Cryoport Systems
- Life Couriers
- NHS England with UKHSA & Alloga
- Peak Pharmacy & KNAPP
- Yusen Logistics
The Manufacturing Supply Chain Excellence Award
- Carrier Montilla & LeanDNA
- Doosan Bobcat & Global Supply Services
- ETP
- Hochiki Europe & System Store Solutions
- Sentinel Vision with Clearview Imaging & Zebra Technologies
- Signum Signage
The Public Sector Supply Chain Excellence Award
- Ashford Port Health
- Barts Health NHS Trust with NELPP & Genesis Automation Healthcare
- London Ambulance Service NHS Trust with Creative Software Solutions & ProCloud
- NHS Blood and Transplant
- The British Antarctic Survey
The Logistics Reply Retail Supply Chain Excellence Award
- ASDA with MotionTech & Geekplus
- Computer Generated Solutions
- Deckers with DSV & Argon & Co
- HiPP & PHL Group
- NEXT & Geekplus
- Paxon
- Sussex Autos
- Varner & Swisslog
- Wickes & Gophr
The Event Logistics Excellence Award
- Boardmasters Festival & Big Green Coach
- Tour de France (Amaury Sport Organisation) & XPO Logistics
Supply Chain Categories
The Supply Chain Operations Award – Logistics & Fulfilment
- DFS & Satalia
- English Heritage & Paxon
- Freightliner & DP World
- Kubota & Carousel Logistics
- Nutricia & CEVA Logistics
- Temu & Royal Mail
- Viking UK & DX
- Wickes & Gophr
- Arla Foods & XPO Logistics
The Spacemaker Systems Supply Chain Operations Award – Partnership & Implementation
- ON Next & CEVA Logistics
- Euronics & DX
- Greene King & GXO Logistics
- MyoMaster & Fidelity Fulfilment
- Naylor Concrete & JN Bentley
- PepsiCo & XPO Logistics
- Sysco
- WHOOP & Arvato
The Logistex Supply Chain Operations Award – Technology & Automation
- ASI Logistics & FreightSuite
- Europa & Microlise
- Hochiki Europe & System Store Solutions
- MotionTech & Geekplus
- Pentland Brands & BeYondWMS
- Royal Canin with WIIO & Zebra Technologies
- THG Fulfil & Libiao Robotics
- Varner & Swisslog
- Whistler Technology
The Supply Chain Operations Award – Transformation
- Bestway Healthcare
- Caucasus Auto
- Currys
- Dayes Group & Uniserve
- JOSEPH & Noatum Logistics
- Lucky Saint & NNR
- Mole Valley Farmers & Howard Tenens
- Nokia
- Wilko with The Range, Silver Cross & MCF
The Supply Chain Strategy and Design Award
- Babyliss with Conair & Cuisinart
- Caring Homes Group & Procurement For Care
- Caucasus Auto
- CTDI, Likewize & Virgin Media O2
- Ford Otosan
- Karsan Automotive
- Vodafone Procure & Connect
The Supply Chain Visibility Award
- AstraZeneca
- Beko & FarEye
- Cranswick & BlakBear
- Ford Pro Special Vehicles
- John Crane & Infios
- Lucky Saint
- Maersk with JCB & Crown SDS
- Neovia with Peak Technologies & Sensolus
- NHS England
- TradeBeyond
The People Operations Award
- Pošta Slovenije & Smartis
- Viking UK & DX
- Yarn Collective
The Best Use of Robotics
- Arvato & Hai Robotics
- Arvato with Kardex & AutoStore
- DPD
- MotionTech & Geekplus
- Specsavers & Breathe Technologies
- THG Fulfil & Geekplus
- THG Fulfil & Libiao Robotics
- Yusen Logistics & Logistex
The Peak Technologies Digital Transformation Award – Software
- Antares Vision Group
- Cargoplot
- Home Furnishings & StreamTech
- Loftware
- NHS England
- nShift
- Precision Technology Supplies with Akita Systems, OGL & 5and3
- Skynet Worldwide Logistics & GN TEQ
- Pošta Slovenije & Solvesall
- The Fulfilment Experts with CK Fulfilment, Ultralight Outdoor Gear, Dean’s of Huntly, Kecks, Valentte & Access Mintsoft
The Digital Transformation Award – Systems
- Karsan Automotive
- MotionTech & Geekplus
- Mountain Warehouse & GXO
- MyJewellery & Geekplus
- Neovia with Peak Technologies & Sensolus
- Nexans
- Turkcell
The Customer Service Award
- I CAN I WILL & nShift
- Movianto
- Pošta Slovenije & Smartis
- Speedy Freight
- TOAST & Noatum Logistics
The SSI SCHAFER Sustainable Supply Chain Award
- ACCOR & EcoVadis
- AstraZeneca
- Bensons for Beds & CHC Waste Facilities Management
- British Antarctic Survey & Welch Group
- DHL & Hapag-Lloyd
- GSK & Yusen Logistics
- Kingfisher Foods & Marine Stewardship Council
- The Very Group
- Sky & TPV Technology
- Willmott Dixon & Modulaire
The Sustainable Materials Award
- Altro
- Boplan
The Allwood Recycling Solutions Sustainability Award for Recycling
- Collard Group
- SharkNinja & Ingram Micro Lifecycle
- Virgin Media O2 & Relove Technology Limited
- Zebra Technologies
The Kite Packaging Supply Chain Innovation Award
- Albion Fine Foods & Balloon One
- apexanalytix
- British Gas & Thinventory
- CBRE with ISS, Mitie, JLL & Express Merchants
- ID Logistics & Stereolabs
- Leica Biosystems
- Safran Seats
- Taiko Foods & AmiVet
- Tesco & TVS Supply Chain Solutions
- WAPI OÜ
The Urban Logistics Award
- Currys & GXO
- FedEx & Zebra Technologies
- GEODIS
- Evri & Vok Bikes
- West Thames College with Institute of Couriers & DX HBC
- Wickes & Gophr
The Procurement Award
- CBRE with ISS, Mitie, JLL & Express Merchants
- Signet Jewelers & GEP
- Yusen Logistics
The Warehouse Initiative Award
- ASDA with MotionTech & Geekplus
- Bleckmann
- DPD
- EcoPolPlast & Zebra Technologies
- Iron Mountain & Dexory
- Libiao Robotics with AutoStore & THG Fulfil
- OOSC Clothing & fulfilmentcrowd
- Saica & Logisnext
- Varner & Swisslog
- Yusen Logistics & Logistex
The Supply Chain Product Award
- Cyber Toolkit
- Lappa
- Resolutiion
- Sphera
- Valuechain
- Wayland Games with Space Station Self Storage & Hi-Level Mezzanines
People and Property
The Rising Star Award
- Martin Snewin – Currys
- Rebecca Edwards – Howard Tenens
The Workforce Planning Award
- Finishing Line
- Predyktable
- Royal Mail & TCS
- The Very Group
Industrial & Logistics Development of the Year
- Arvato & GOLDBECK Construction
- Birkdale Sales
Transport Categories
The Smart Mobility Award
- Finmile
- KIGO
- ONYX
- Prologis & Mobilityways
The Clean Transport Award
- DP World
- DPD
- Howard Tenens
- Maritime Transport
- Mobilityways & Prologis
- Nicholls Transport
- Zenobē with Siderise & FSEW
Finalists will now progress to the next stage of the judging process, where they will present their entries to an independent panel of senior supply chain and logistics professionals.
The winners will be announced at the 30th Supply Chain Excellence Awards, taking place at Grosvenor House, London, on 5 November 2026. The awards will be hosted by British comedian and actor, Marcus Brigstocke.
With demand expected to be high for this landmark anniversary celebration, organisations are encouraged to secure their place early. Tables are now available to book for an evening of networking, entertainment and celebration with the UK’s leading supply chain and logistics professionals.
The Supply Chain Excellence Awards celebrate the organisations, teams and projects driving improvement across supply chain operations, logistics, technology, sustainability, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and the public sector. Tables are now available to book for the awards ceremony on 5 November at The Great Room, Grosvenor House.
