The SCM Women’s Empowerment Award 2025 recognizes and celebrates the remarkable contributions of women in the supply chain and logistics sector. Honoring leadership, innovation, and resilience, the award received numerous nominations since January 2025. It highlights excellence across five categories: SCM Innovation in Vendor Management Award, SCM Business Excellence Award, SCM Digital Transformation Award, SCM Procurement & Sourcing Champion, and SCM Sustainability Champion. These categories showcase women’s impact in driving innovation, operational excellence, digital transformation, procurement strategies, and sustainability within the industry, inspiring future generations and reinforcing their growing influence in traditionally male-dominated sectors.
SCM Spectrum is proud to honor the Top 5 Business Women in Supply Chain Management, whose inspiring success stories will pave the way for future generations of women in the industry
SCM Spectrum is delighted to honor Amruta Desai, Director of Kishor Pumps, as the SCM – Innovation in Vendor Management Award 2025 winner for her exceptional contributions to supply chain management. With 15 years of experience, she has transformed vendor management through strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, transparency, and collaboration.
Under her leadership, the Vendor Registration process has streamlined onboarding, ensuring systematic data collection and compliance. She also introduced a Rating & Review Meeting, evaluating vendors on quality, delivery, and pricing, strengthening relationships and optimizing procurement planning.
Her visionary leadership has improved operational efficiency, fostering a competitive and transparent marketplace. By staying ahead of industry trends and technology, she has driven growth, cost optimization, and stronger vendor partnerships.
Amruta’s dedication to innovation and problem-solving has reshaped Kishor Pumps’ supply chain, creating a more agile and efficient ecosystem. We congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to her continued leadership and excellence.
SCM Spectrum proudly recognizes Nagarathna from ITC Limited – Food Division as the SCM Procurement & Sourcing Champion 2025, celebrating her exceptional contributions to procurement excellence and supply chain transformation.
With 15+ Years of experience in strategic vision and deep industry expertise, Nagarathna has successfully managed a portfolio of 850+ single-sourced materials across ITC’s Food Division. Her leadership in digital transformation has enhanced transparency, efficiency, and supplier collaboration, setting new benchmarks in procurement best practices.
Key achievements include:
● Developing alternate vendors & enabling import substitution, reducing dependency and strengthening supply security.
● Optimizing inventory across plants, preventing stock outs while minimizing write-offs. Partnering with product development teams to identify cost-effective material
replacements, ensuring innovation and cost efficiency.
● Making proactive hedging decisions based on market insights, improving cost
management.
● Engaging suppliers in new projects, driving competitive pricing and fostering innovation.
Her unwavering commitment to procurement excellence, risk mitigation, and cost optimization has played a pivotal role in ITC’s supply chain resilience and success. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition
SCM Spectrum is Honored to recognize Megha Adlakha, Customer Service Lead (Order to Cash) at Mondelez India Foods, as the SCM Digital Transformation Award 2025 winner for her exceptional contributions to supply chain efficiency and customer-centric innovation.
With 10+ years of experience, Megha has driven data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration across Manufacturing, Planning, and Customer Service to boost efficiency, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction. Leading Order to Cash Customer Service, she is spearheading Project 95, targeting 95% shelf availability through autonomous order processing, CPFR, VMI optimization, and operational excellence.
At HUL, she led the Supply Chain for Smalls agenda, creating an agile strategy for E-commerce and Quick Commerce using nano-factories, low MOQ solutions, and differentiated deployment. She also transformed S&OP for Beauty & Personal Care, deploying AI-driven demand forecasting with XGBoost and Random Forest models, reducing volatility and optimizing business decisions.
Her work with Walmart and Metro digitized Order-to-Cash processes, enhancing efficiency and customer experience. A visionary leader, Megha continues to set new benchmarks in supply chain digital transformation, inspiring innovation and excellence. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
SCM Spectrum is honored to recognize Geetha V from ITC Limited – Food Division as the SCM Sustainability Champion 2025 for her outstanding contributions to sustainable supply chain practices. With over 15 years of experience, she has driven innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility in procurement.
Geetha excels in collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovation and process improvements. She has strengthened the vendor base, engaging suppliers in technology adoption and upgrades. Her expertise in Material Requirement Planning (MRP) ensures optimal inventory levels,
preventing excess stock while maintaining supply stability. She has also implemented proactive strategies for long-term contracts and hedging, reducing risks based on market trends.
Her leadership in structure optimization has led to cost-efficient, sustainable packaging solutions. She has also advanced strategic sourcing, diversifying suppliers, assessing performance, and leveraging technology for better visibility. Through strong collaboration and team building, Geetha continues to enhance ITC’s sustainable supply chain.
Her dedication to sustainability and procurement excellence makes her a well-deserving winner of the SCM Sustainability Champion 2025 award. Congratulations, Geetha!
SCM Spectrum is pleased to recognize Pradnya Bafna, Proprietor of Siddhivinayak Transport, as the winner of the SCM – Business Excellence Award 2025. With over 15 years of experience in the logistics and supply chain industry,
Pradnya has revolutionized Turnaround Time (TAT) management, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of goods despite various operational challenges. Her dedication to staff retention has fostered a loyal workforce, with employees remaining associated with the firm for nearly 20 years.
In the traditionally male-dominated Marathwada logistics sector, Pradnya has boldly engaged with corporate clients, pioneering a professional and polished work culture while driving radical change in industry practices. With the introduction of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) in the city, she has proactively pursued new growth opportunities, including strategic discussions with Prominent Corporates for transportation solutions.
Her remarkable achievements and contributions to the supply chain industry have rightfully earned her the SCM – Business Excellence Award 2025, celebrating her vision, dedication, and impact.
