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IIMM – INNOVATIVE SCM AWARD for The Best Innovation in Supply Chain Management
THEME : "The Best Innovation in Supply Chain Management"
IIMM- Innovative SCM Award :
Indian Institute of Materials Management is a professional body for Materials Management. to promote professional excellence in Materials Management towards national prosperity through sustainable development. is the Mission. IIMM is affiliated to International Federation of Purchasing & Supply Management, Institute of Supply Management, U S A., Confederation of Indian Industry and International Trade Centre. UNCTAD / WTO.
SCALE is an annual flagship feature showcasing Supply Chain and Logistic Management.
SCALE 2008. Committee is happy to institute an award for “The Best Innovation in Supply Chain Management.”
The award will go to the Best Innovative Team, representing a Corporate, SME, or a Consultant for a successfully implemented SCM innovation. The contest is open to Indian as well as overseas organizations. The most innovative team will be selected by an Evaluation Committee drawn from industry, leading Business schools and members of IIMM. The winner of the award will have an opportunity to present the case in SCALE 2008 being held in Bangalore on 6th of November 2008. The Second Best team will present the case in NATCOM 2008, to be held in Bangalore on 7th and 8th of November 2008.
Eligibility criterion for participation :
Any Organization involved in SCM like, Manufacturing, Services, Logistics, Consulting, academics, in public or private sector.
Entry Fee :
An entry fee of Rs. 5000 / = for Indian organizations and
US $ 200, for overseas contestants, is applicable for participation in the
contest. Entry fee is to be paid by Bank Demand Draft drawn in favor of
IIMM Bangalore.
Submission Guidelines :
• The case submitted should demonstrate excellence in SCM and may cover
• Coordinating business functions across the supply chain
• Collaboration with supply chain partners
• Developing mutually beneficial ways to strengthen supply chain relationships
• Synchronizing supply and demand
• Managing supply chain cycles
• Innovative logistics & warehousing solutions
• Tools & technologies for creating competitive advantage
• Green purchasing. Etc.
The case presented should bear quantified business or developmental benefits, savings achieved, enhanced customer value and / or compliance.
Schedule for Contest :
| Expression of intent to contest. |
29th September 2008 |
| Submission of synopsis. |
8th October 2008 |
| Submission of case study. |
22nd October 2008 |
| Presentation in person before Evaluation committee In Bangalore |
5th November 2008 |
| Announcement of Winner And Runner(s) up. |
5th November 2008 |
Review Process :
Evaluation process is based on following factors.
• Value of the innovation
• Level of significance in respect of specific supply chain challenge.
• Impact of solution on organization’s overall supply chain.
• Quantifiable and sustainable results in cost savings, revenue generation, customer satisfaction, and /
or compliance.
• Information which would be helpful and relevant to today’s & tomorrow’s supply chain practitioner.
• Structure and content, organization clarity, quality & usefulness of visuals, author knowledge of
subject matter.
• Innovativeness in presentation
Evaluation committee will shortlist the cases and call for presentation in person before the committee in Bangalore. Presentation may be by a team representing the organization. In case of case submitted by a consultant, a certificate of implementation at the organization needs to be submitted at the time of submission of case study.
IIMM Innovative SCM award committee reserves the right to reject any Case study at its discretion. The committee’s decision is final. IIMM will be free to use the awarded Innovation Presentation in its publications and for other non-commercial purposes.
Submission and Presentation model :
Intent to submit is to be accompanied with an abstract of not more than 100 words and entrance fee, by 29th September 2008. Presentation of case study will be by electronic medium.
Case study format for submission :
a. Cover page listing name of organization, self descriptive title of case study, Presentation team and
contact persons.
b. MS Word, double spaced lines, Times new Roman 12 font, with one inch margins, in traditional report
format with a word count not exceeding 4000.
FOR DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT :
IIMM SCALE Innovative SCM Award Committee.
IIMM Bangalore
304 306 307 A Mittal Towers. M G road.
Bangalore - 56 00 01
E-mail : iimmbg@eth.net
Phone : 91 080 25327251 / 52, 6576030.
Fax : 91 080 25327253
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