Procurement Magazine October 2024 | Page 122

AWARDS REVIEW

PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Recognising exceptional procurement and supply chain projects that demonstrate innovation , efficiency , collaboration , and measurable impact on performance , the Project of the Year Award honours the goals and objectives of an organisation , as well as innovation , efficiency and costeffectiveness , successful collaboration and measurable impact .

THE WINNER : HILTON SUPPLY MANAGEMENT ( HSM )

Hilton Supply Management ( HSM ) has successfully implemented a groundbreaking terry product upgrade across its global portfolio , demonstrating a commitment to sustainability , costeffectiveness and guest satisfaction . The project , which addressed Hilton ’ s opportunity to enhance the guest experience , has resulted in a US $ 45m investment in diverse spend and a comprehensive overhaul of the company ’ s towel programme .
Working with minority-owned supplier Sobel Linen , HSM developed a new terry product incorporating innovative Hi-Bloom Technology . This proprietary manufacturing process not only creates plusher towels through washing but also offers significant operational water and energy savings . The transition to 100 % USA-grown cotton , certified by the US Cotton Trust Protocol , has further bolstered the sustainability credentials .
SHORTLISTED COMPANIES
• GEP
• HH Global
• Hilton
• Huel
• Packsize
HIGHLY COMMENDED
• Huel ( Pre-blend E2E cost optimisation )
• HH Global ( Conscious Creative Program )
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