DB Schenker scores a brace at the Supply Chain Asia Awards 2019

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DB Schenker in Asia Pacific has been awarded the prestigious Supply Chain Innovation of the Year, as well as Global 3PL of the Year, at the Supply Chain Asia Awards 2019 held in Singapore.
The 14th edition of this annual Awards celebrates the achievements and contributions to the growth and development of the supply chain and logistics industry. Finalists and winners of the awards are nominated and voted by senior industry professionals, shippers, and industry partners.
Receiving the award on behalf of DB Schenker for Supply Chain Innovation of the Year (LSP/MNC), which recognizes the organization with the most innovative & transformative technologies in its operations for the 2018/2019 financial year, Catherine Soo, Vice-President for Contract Logistics at Schenker Singapore said, “This award validates the hard work and passion invested by our team, in pushing limits and walking the talk. We challenge ourselves in all aspects in design, development and deployment, with the objective to deliver excellence to our customers and employees.”
In previous years, DB Schenker has also been recognized at the Supply Chain Asia Awards in the categories of Best Sea Freight, Best Air Freight, Supply Chain CEO of the Year, and Sustainability of the Year.
This is the second time DB Schenker has received the top award for Global 3PL of the Year. Thomas Sorensen, Chief Commercial Officer for Asia Pacific, who accepted the Global 3PL of the Year award for DB Schenker said, “On behalf of the team, we are deeply humbled and honored by this recognition from our customers and peers in the industry. This award is testimony of everyone involved in DB Schenker, giving our all everyday and putting our customers at the center of everything we do.”
Questions & Answers
Q.Who votes for the winners and finalists at the Supply Chain Asia Awards?
Who votes for the winners and finalists at the Supply Chain Asia Awards?
Senior industry professionals, shippers, and industry partners nominate and vote for the finalists and winners of the awards. This ensures that the selections are made by those with deep industry knowledge.
Q.What does the Supply Chain Innovation of the Year award recognise?
What does the Supply Chain Innovation of the Year award recognise?
This award recognises organisations that have demonstrated the most innovative and transformative technologies in their operations. It specifically covers achievements during the 2018/2019 financial year.
Q.Has DB Schenker won the Global 3PL of the Year award before?
Has DB Schenker won the Global 3PL of the Year award before?
Yes, this is the second time DB Schenker has received the top award for Global 3PL of the Year. They have also won in other categories previously, such as Best Sea Freight and Best Air Freight.
Q.Which DB Schenker representatives accepted the awards?
Which DB Schenker representatives accepted the awards?
Catherine Soo, Vice-President for Contract Logistics at Schenker Singapore, accepted the Supply Chain Innovation of the Year award. Thomas Sorensen, Chief Commercial Officer for Asia Pacific, received the Global 3PL of the Year award.
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