RTIH is pleased to announce the shortlists for its first ever Innovation Awards.

There are seven categories in all. Yesterday, we kicked things off with Bricks and Mortar Innovation. And today it’s time to lift the lid on the Supply Chain Innovation category. Runners and riders as follows:

JD.com

JD.com has launched what is pitched as China’s first 5G-powered smart logistics park in Beijing.

Migros

Migros is tapping TE-Food’s blockchain-based traceability system for a project involving its fresh fruit and vegetable supply chains.

Kroger

Kroger and Ocado have made a number of Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) announcements in 2019.

Farfetch

Sorted has inked a deal with Farfetch to integrate its technology into the online fashion venture’s logistics, carrier and delivery operations.

Zalando

Zalando has ordered KNAPP tech for its new 140,000 m² distribution centre near Rotterdam, which will serve customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain and the UK.

Walmart Canada

Walmart Canada has partnered with DLT Labs to launch a blockchain-based freight and payment network.

It’s now over to our judges who will decide the winner, to be announced during December.

Judging panel as follows:

Hayley Meenan-Wilkin, Web Trading Management, Ocado.com

Christine Bardwell, Global Strategy Lead, Oracle

Martin Newman, Founder, The Customer First Group

Toby Pickard, Head of Insight - Innovation & Futures, IGD

Natalie Berg, Retail Analyst, Author & Founder, NBK Retail

Tiffany Lung, Retail Analyst

Nadine Neatrour, Independent Consultant

The other five categories will be announced throughout the week. If you would like to be an Innovation Awards sponsor, please email scott.thompson@retailtechinnovationhub.com