Corporate Excellence Awards 2025

Recognizing Innovation and Excellence in Business Operations

Pune, 21st February 2025 – The Corporate Excellence Awards (CEA) 2025, organized by the SCOPE Committee, SCMHRD Pune, concluded on a high note, celebrating groundbreaking achievements in business operations. The two-day event showcased exceptional projects from leading corporate teams, highlighting sustainable innovation and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of industries.

Embracing Sustainability & Emerging Technologies

With the theme, “Sustainable Innovation for Emerging Technology in Business Operations,” CEA 2025 placed a strong emphasis on technology-driven transformation across business domains. Participants from renowned organizations competed to present their cutting-edge solutions to a distinguished panel of industry experts. The event provided an invaluable platform for corporate professionals to exchange insights, collaborate, and drive industry-wide advancements.

Day 1 Highlights: Pioneering Excellence in Business Operations

The first day of the event witnessed remarkable innovations in key domains, including Lean Six Sigma (Manufacturing), ESG & CSR, Product Innovation, and Supply Chain & Operations. Teams presented transformative strategies that push the boundaries of efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.

🏆 Winners – Day 1

• Lean Six Sigma (Manufacturing): Shriram (Shriram)
• ESG & CSR: Maintenance Challenger (SKF)
• Product Innovation: CGI APAC CoE (CGI)
• Supply Chain & Operations: C&H Supply Chain (TCS)

🥈 Runners-Up – Day 1

• Lean Six Sigma (Manufacturing): PHOENIX (TAFE)
• ESG & CSR: Sustainability Innovators (TCS)
• Product Innovation: TAFE WARRIORS (TAFE)
• Supply Chain & Operations: MLL Riser (Mahindra Logistics)

⭐ Special Mentions – Day 1

• Lean Six Sigma (Manufacturing): EMISSION SOLUTIONS PCP2 (Cummins)
• ESG & CSR: SPARK (Wipro)

Day 2 Highlights: Digital Transformation & Business Strategy

Day 2 maintained the momentum with insightful discussions and innovative presentations in Digital Transformation, Lean Six Sigma IT, General Management, and Industry 5.0 & Analytics.

🏆 Winners – Day 2

• Digital Transformation in Business: Digital Utkranti (SKF)
• Lean Six Sigma (Manufacturing): Productivity Strategist (TCS)
• General Management: Infinity (TAFE)
• Industry 5.0 & Analytics: Cummins CES Team (Cummins)

🥈 Runners-Up – Day 2

• Digital Transformation in Business: EDOH Network Team (Wipro)
• Lean Six Sigma (Manufacturing): Business Banking and CA (TCS)
• General Management: Blitz-Scalers! (Altus Group)

⭐ Special Mention – Day 2

• Digital Transformation in Business: Growth Market India (TCS)

Strengthening Industry-Academia Collaboration

CEA 2025 reinforced the significance of industry-academia collaboration, providing a platform for businesses to share best practices, recognize breakthrough innovations, and inspire the next generation of leaders. The event featured distinguished jury members and industry experts, who shared their insights on emerging trends, operational efficiency, and sustainable business models.

The SCOPE Committee extends heartfelt gratitude to all participants, jury members, and corporate leaders who contributed to making CEA 2025 a resounding success. Their invaluable expertise and passion continue to drive excellence in business operations.

Looking Ahead: CEA 2026

As we close the curtains on another successful edition of the Corporate Excellence Awards, we eagerly anticipate CEA 2026, where we will continue to explore the next frontier of business innovation. Until then, let’s keep innovating, collaborating, and excelling!