The winners of the inaugural Supply Chain Excellence Awards Middle East & Africa (MEA) were announced at a gala ceremony on 26 May 2025 at the Rosewood Abu Dhabi, marking a major milestone in the awards’ global expansion.
Building on a 29-year legacy that began in the UK in 1996 – and following the successful launch of the Supply Chain Excellence Awards USA last year – this latest edition recognises and celebrates the most outstanding achievements in logistics and supply chain management across the MEA region. A further expansion into Asia Pacific is scheduled for later this year.
Organised by Logistics Manager publisher Akabo Media, the event serves as a platform to showcase transformative projects and forward-thinking professionals who are redefining what world-class supply chains look like in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
In total, more than 100 entries were received from over 70 companies across 19 diverse categories, with each submission evaluated by a panel of 21 independent judges from sectors including FMCG, healthcare, telecoms, retail and academia.
Co-located with IntraLogisteX MEA, the region’s newest trade show for intralogistics and materials handling, the awards formed part of a wider initiative to drive innovation, share best practice, and facilitate meaningful business engagement across the industry.
The full list of winners is as follows:
Industry Sector Categories
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The Food & Drink Supply Chain Excellence Award: Lipton Teas & Infusions
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The Public Sector Supply Chain Excellence Award: National Housing Company of Saudi Arabia
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The Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Excellence Award: Evercare Group and Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals
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The DP World Manufacturing Supply Chain Excellence Award: SCAFFCO
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The Retail Supply Chain Excellence Award: Turkcell
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The Telecoms Supply Chain Excellence Award: Turkcell
Supply Chain Categories
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The Supply Chain Visibility Award: Schneider Electric
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The Supply Chain Innovation Award: SolitAir Holdings
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Highly Commended: Egyptian Food Bank
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The Digital Transformation Award: Dubai Trade
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The Supply Chain Operations Award: Saudi Motorsport Company
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The Sustainable Supply Chain Award: Henkel with Ekol Logistics
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The Warehouse Initiative Award: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
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The Supply Chain Product Award: Ocado Intelligent Automation
Transport Categories
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The Air Cargo Operator Award: SolitAir Holdings
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The Supply Chain Hub Award: DP World GCC
Robotics Categories
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The Best Use of Robotics Award: Ocado Intelligent Automation
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The Industrial Innovation Award: Lipton Teas & Infusions
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The Aurora Insights Innovative Use of Artificial Intelligence Award: Lipton Teas & Infusions
People Category
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The Rising Star Award: Vivek Pandey – Lifeline Drug Store, Burjeel Holdings
“This year’s winners reflect a region where rapid infrastructure growth, regulatory transformation, and accelerating technological adoption are reshaping supply chains at pace,” said John Thornton, editor-in-chief of Logistics Manager.
“From AI-driven manufacturing and predictive healthcare logistics to circular telecoms supply models, the achievements recognised at the awards offer a compelling view of innovation aligned with strategic purpose.
“Congratulations to all the winners and finalists for their contribution to advancing supply chain excellence across the MEA region.”
The Supply Chain Excellence Awards MEA will return to Abu Dhabi on 11 May 2026. To find out more, visit: www.supplychainexcellenceawardsmea.com
