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Celebrating the Champions of the Global PRO Final 2024

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A Global Stage for Elite Supply Chain Professionals 

The Global PRO Final 2024 once again demonstrated that overcoming supply chain management challenges requires collaboration! Over five days of intense competition, 40 elite teams from 15+ countries battled for the coveted title of Global Champion, putting their problem-solving, teamwork, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills to the ultimate test.

This prestigious event brought together over 150 professionals who tackled the complexities of today’s value chains in an exceptionally demanding setup, powered by the world’s leading supply chain business simulation, The Fresh Connection

Converting Challenges into Success 

This year’s competition was designed to push participants to their limits, reflecting the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of modern value chains. Using The Fresh Connection, teams were challenged to think strategically, adapt to shifting conditions, and collaborate effectively to succeed in a high-stakes environment.

Honoring the 2024 Champions 

After intense rounds of competition, the best emerged victorious. This year’s Global Champion title went to:

  • 1st place: LOGISTEED, whose strategic insight and operational excellence set them apart, won with a Weighted ROI of 35.40%! Congratulations on this great victory! 

Congratulations to the runners-up: 

  • 2nd Place: Schneider Electric (ROI 31.95%) 
  • 3rd Place: AsahiKASEI (ROI 30.00%) 

Besides recognition and eternal glory for winning the title of Global PRO Champion in Value Chain Management, the top 3 ranking teams will be awarded a unique tailor-made 3-day supply chain learning experience in The Netherlands!

During the 3-day trip, winning teams will attend masterclasses from esteemed experts and professors in the supply chain field on the most current topics. Such as resilience, digitalization, and AI. The program includes visiting two of the supply chain management “world wonders”, The Port of Rotterdam and Dutch Flower Auction, company visits, cultural exploration of The Netherlands as well as an award ceremony!

Congratulations to the TOP 10 teams! 

Fireside Chats: Driving Sustainable Supply Chains 

The Global PRO Final wasn’t just about competition—it was also a platform for critical discussions and thought leadership. The highly anticipated Fireside Chats, hosted by Inchainge’s Director of Corporate Training, Noah Schaul, featured renowned speakers who addressed pressing topics in the supply chain and sustainability:

  1. Reverse Supply Chain Mapping with AI with Michiel Steeman from Inchainge and Windesheim Professor. 
  2. From Vision to Action: Embedding Sustainability in Business with Andrea Orsag from MissionC. 
  3. Bridging Sustainability in Returns Management with Valeriya Miksha from ReBound. 
  4. Moving Beyond the Carbon Tunnel Vision with Marloes Bergevoet from BNP Paribas. 
  5. The Levers for Achieving Net Zero with Nisrene Haddad from Manutan Group. 

These sessions offered participants actionable insights, linking real-world supply chain challenges and strategies.

Did you miss this year’s discussions? Get free access to our Fireside Chat Library to uncover transformative insights.

See you next year 

As the Global PRO Final 2024 comes to a close, it leaves a lasting legacy of inspiration, professional growth, and collaboration. This event highlights the dynamic nature of supply chain management and the limitless opportunities it holds for those ready to rise to its challenges.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming even more exceptional talent next year as the Global PRO Challenge continues to drive innovation and shape the future of supply chain excellence.

Discover more about the challenge and explore how learning by doing programs can add value to your organization. Visit the Global PRO Challenge page for all the details!