THE MOST INFLUENTIAL SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALS ANNOUNCED
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: STORAGE SOLUTIONS The Most Influential Supply Chain Professionals were announced, and Slimstock emphasized the great significance of being in the company of leading names, underlining that the event will pave the way for stronger collaborations and innovation-filled projects in the future.
“A VALUABLE PLATFORM FOR FOSTERING COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION”
LODER Chairperson Prof. Dr. Gülçin Büyüközkan also shared her thoughts, stating: “This year marks the 10th edition of the Supply Chain Awards, a highly valuable event that highlights transformation and innovation within our industry and once again brought us together. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this meaningful event offers an important platform for fostering leadership, collaboration, and innovation in the sector. I sincerely congratulate all the awarded teams and contributors and wish them continued success. I also hope this organization will continue to contribute to the development of our sector for many more years to come.”
NorthFind Management CEO and author Jonathon Karelse attended the awards ceremony as a guest speaker, delivering an inspiring presentation titled “The Art and Science of Decision-Making in Supply Chain.” In his presentation, Karelse focused on both the analytical and human aspects of Supply Chain management, elaborating in detail on how decision-making processes can be enriched not only through data-based analysis but also through experience, intuition, and foresight. Karelse emphasized: “Supply Chain management is one of the most strategic areas in business. Balancing scientific approaches with creative insights in decision-making processes is critically important for adapting to the changing market dynamics of today.”
Organized for the 10th time this year by Slimstock and the Logistics Association (LODER), the “Turkey’s Most Influential Supply Chain Professionals” awards ceremony once again brought together the industry's leading professionals. The opening speeches were delivered by Slimstock Turkey Country Manager Songül Sezer and LODER Chairperson Prof. Dr. Gülçin Büyüközkan.
During her opening speech, Slimstock Turkey Country Manager Songül Sezer highlighted the strategic importance of Supply Chain management and her belief in the event with the following words: “Supply Chain management not only optimizes operational processes but also forms one of the fundamental building blocks of achieving competitive advantage and sustainable growth. Today, we are proud to gather professionals who make a difference in the field of Supply Chain, add value to the sector, and develop innovative solutions for the future. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of our award ceremony this year fills us with great pride. Reaching this milestone reinforces our mission to contribute to the industry’s development and reflects the deep respect we hold for all the hard work done in this area. This award program not only recognizes success but also highlights the determination of Supply Chain professionals in shaping the future of the sector. As Slimstock, we remain committed to supporting the logistics and Supply Chain ecosystem at this significant turning point. The stories of the professionals honored today continue to inspire us all with their innovative approaches and solution-oriented thinking. Drawing strength from the achievements of the past decade, I am fully confident that we will continue to work together toward even greater goals.”
2024 LIST OF TURKEY'S MOST INFLUENTIAL SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALS The jury announced this year’s list of “Turkey's Most Influential Supply Chain Professionals” in alphabetical order:
♦ Ahmet SEYHAN (HASÇELİK – Supply Chain Director)
♦ Aziz ÜNAL (ENERJISA ÜRETIM – Deputy General Manager of Operations and Supply Chain)
♦ Arzu ÜNAY (L'ORÉAL – Operations Director)
♦ Ahmet YAĞCI (PENTİ – Logistics Director)
♦ Ferda YAPICI (NETAŞ – Supply Chain Director)
♦ Cenk YENGİNER (TEKNOSA – Deputy General Manager of Category and Supply Chain)
♦ Adem YÜKSEL (SCHOTT – Supply Chain and IT Director) ♦ Kürşat APAN (MEY DIAGEO – Supply Chain Director) ♦ Kudret ARMAN (P&G – Supply Chain Director)
♦ Meriç ATALAY (TAVUK DÜNYASI – CSCO, Deputy General Manager Responsible for Supply Chain)
♦ Dr. Mustafa BARIŞ (DÖHLER GROUP – TIP Region Logistics Director)
♦ Dr. Mehmet BEYTUR (TÜRK TELEKOM – Deputy General Manager of Support Services and Procurement Management)
♦ Begüm ÇAĞLAYAN (SANDOZ – Supply Chain Director)
♦ Ertuğrul ÇELEBİ (ENGLISH HOME – Deputy General Manager of Logistics)
♦ Ahmet Özgür DOĞAN (KARSAN – Supply Chain Director)
♦ Ali ERSEVER (SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC – Supply Chain Director)
♦ Nevzat HACIOĞLU (KOÇTAŞ – Supply Chain and Logistics Director)
♦ Ahmet İlham İSTER (COCA-COLA – Supply Chain Planning and Optimization Director)
♦ Dr. Orhan ORHON (ÇALIK HOLDING – CPO, Group Head of Procurement)
♦ Nesime Esra SANCAK BAŞAT (SAMSUNG – Senior Manager of HVAC Supply Chain Management)
AWARDS FOR THE BEST PROJECTS OF THE YEAR
The candidates listed among “Turkey's Most Influential Supply Chain Professionals” also competed for awards in the categories of “Most Sustainable,” “Most Technological,” “Most Innovative,” and “Most Efficient / Effective” with their projects.
♦ The “Most Sustainable” Project Award was presented to Ali Ersever, Logistics Director at Schneider Electric. ♦ The “Most Technological” Project Award was shared by Begüm Çağlayan, Supply Chain Director at Sandoz, and Ahmet Özgür Doğan, Supply Chain Director at Karsan. ♦ The “Most Innovative” Project Award went to Ahmet İlham İster, Supply Chain Planning and Optimization Director at Coca-Cola. ♦ Finally, the “Most Efficient / Effective” Project Award was received by Aziz Ünal, Deputy General Manager of Operations and Supply Chain at Enerjisa Üretim.
“PROJECT OF THE YEAR” AWARD GOES TO KARSAN The ceremony also featured the presentation of the “Project of the Year” award. The winner was selected through the votes of the event attendees. The award went to Ahmet Özgür Doğan, Supply Chain Director at Karsan, for the “Autonomous Freight Transport Robot” project.
