Innovation in Operations

This award recognises a project, action or initiative that can best demonstrate true innovation in the pursuit of achieving or sustaining operational excellence in your business. If your entry relates to the use of technology, please enter Best use of Technology in Operations. Entry is by a 5-page A4 PDF submission; the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below.

• Rationale: What was the rationale behind the project or initiative? Was there a specific problem that required this innovation?
• Innovation: Is the innovation an improvement on existing methods and, if so, how much of an improvement? What are the unique aspects of this improvement?
• Idea Development: How was the idea developed from concept through design and implementation?
• Wow factor: What is the wow factor? Judges are looking for ideas that leapfrog current processes or technology and provide simple and elegant solutions to long standing issues.
• Outcomes: How effective is the innovation, and what were its benefits in achieving or sustaining operational excellence?
• Supporting facts & statements: Include any other facts or statements that you feel are relevant to support the entry.