Finalists Supply Chain Award Project of the Year 2024

Logo Combi Cartamundi & ASV Consult

Purchasing excellence for the Cartamundi Group

Cartamundi partnered with ASV Consult for an 18-month global procurement transformation to tackle cost inflation, high demand, and new environmental regulations. The project established a global category management organization, including a competence center and Best Cost Country sourcing. It digitized processes to enhance speed to value and transformed data into forward-looking intelligence. This initiative improved supplier collaboration, strategic planning, and risk management. The results included significant EBIT impact, optimized working capital, and enhanced sustainability, positioning Cartamundi for long-term competitive advantage and growth.

Streamlining Supply Chain: How Ecofrost Standardized and Controlled Automated Processes for Future Flexibility

Ecofrost implemented a comprehensive supply chain automation project to enhance efficiency and flexibility. By introducing visual supervision and probe management systems, they achieved real-time operational oversight. Advanced data loggers and analytics were deployed to standardize processes, improve safety, and reduce waste. Automated setups and algorithms now pre-empt issues and adjust packaging machines, ensuring flawless operations. This transformation has significantly elevated global quality, effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

Winner Supply Chain Project of the Year 2024

WINNER SUPPLY CHAIN AWARD PROJECT OF THE YEAR & PRIZE OF THE AUDIENCE 2024

Over the past five years, Foresco has transformed into a fully integrated and efficient organization through strategic acquisitions and the implementation of unified ICT software. This ‘Foresco One Way of Working’ has standardized and digitized processes across 40 locations in Belgium and the Netherlands. The project has enhanced efficiency, consistency, and opened new business opportunities. Foresco’s commitment to recycling and a “No Waste” philosophy has positioned it as a leader in the circular economy, extending the lifecycle of wooden packaging and ensuring sustainability.

Logo Combi Manuport Logistics & Customaite

Customaite.ai and Manuport Logistics: Revolutionizing Customs Automation

Customaite partnered with Manuport Logistics to automate and optimize their customs declaration processes. Over an 18-month project, they implemented AI-driven solutions that reduced workload by up to 80%, increased productivity by 20-50%, and enhanced job satisfaction for customs teams. This transformation improved efficiency, sustainability, and strategic decision-making, positioning both companies for long-term success.

Logo Combi Vanheede & Peripass

How Vanheede Environment Group solved truck congestions, unsafe situations, reduced registration times and eliminated repetitive paperwork on their site.

Vanheede Group partnered with Peripass to streamline their logistics at the Rumbeke site, which handles over 150 trucks daily. They implemented a digital yard management system with self-registration kiosks, multi-language support, and real-time tracking. This project reduced waiting times, eliminated bottlenecks, and improved safety by keeping drivers in their trucks until called. The dispatch dashboard provided a clear overview of logistics flows, enhancing efficiency and allowing staff to focus on other tasks. These solutions increased truck throughput and optimized dock and warehouse usage, enabling the site to process more waste daily.

Support your favourite project
The winner of the Supply Chain Award Project of the Year 2024 will be decided by the professional jury. The Prize of the Audience 2024 will be decided by the audience of the Supply Chain Awards event (70% of result) and by online voting prior to the event (30% of result).

Finalists Supply Chain Award Start-up of the Year 2024

Winner Supply Chain Award Start-up of the Year 2024

WINNER SUPPLY CHAIN AWARD START-UP OF THE YEAR 2024

ADLC is a pioneering start-up in drone logistics, offering ultra-fast, low-emission delivery solutions for the B2B industrial sector. Their services enhance operational efficiency by integrating drone transport into logistics operations, ensuring safe and sustainable deliveries. ADLC’s innovative approach includes a diverse fleet of aircraft and a comprehensive transport management platform.

Hyperfox is a dynamic start-up that automates order management processes to eliminate human errors and streamline both incoming and outgoing orders. Their platform supports various input methods, including API, EDI, customer portals, email, and phone, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency. Based in Limburg, Hyperfox is rapidly expanding with significant investment backing.

Ventory is a forward-thinking start-up offering a smart, cloud-based inventory management solution. Their platform provides real-time visibility and control over inventory across multiple locations, enhancing efficiency and reducing discrepancies. Ventory integrates seamlessly with existing ERP and WMS systems, making it a versatile tool for various industries.

Rombio is a cutting-edge start-up specializing in AI-driven scheduling solutions for the biotech and pharma industries. Their intelligent assistant generates robust schedules, optimizing resource use and improving productivity by considering constraints and uncertainties. Founded as a spin-off from UCLouvain, Rombio leverages advanced operational research to enhance efficiency and strategic planning12.

Zeal Robotics is an innovative start-up developing next-generation autonomous mobile robots for warehouse automation. Their robots enhance operational efficiency and safety by utilizing advanced camera-based localization and rapid response systems. Founded by experts in robotics and logistics, Zeal Robotics aims to revolutionize warehouse operations with cost-effective and robust solutions.

Support your favourite start-up
The finalist start-ups will be evaluated by the jury of Supply Chain Masters and PICS Belgium. This evaluation will count for 40% of the result. 30% of the result will be decided by the audience during the Supply Chain Award event and the remaining 30% by online voting prior to the event.

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