The Industry Samurai Awards 2025, India’s premier recognition platform for the manufacturing and supply chain sectors, is set to return for its sixth edition. Organized by MeshMix Media Pvt. Ltd., the Awards celebrate organizations and leaders who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, resilience, and operational excellence in fiscal year 2024–25.

Since its inception in 2020, the Industry Samurai Awards have become a benchmark of distinction, highlighting the contributions of companies that are shaping India’s industrial growth. This year, the Awards will expand their scope with enhanced evaluation criteria covering financial performance, operational excellence, customer service, sustainability, and innovation.

“The Industry Samurai Awards go beyond trophies – they inspire industries to adopt best practices, foster innovation, and build resilience for a stronger future,” said the organizing committee.

Award Categories

The 2025 edition will recognize achievements across multiple categories, including:

• Digital Samurai – for transformation through smart technologies
• Shogun Samurai – for strategic leadership vision
• Innovation Samurai – for original and impactful solutions
• Sustainability Samurai – for environmentally responsible operations
• Service Samurai – for excellence in service delivery
• Productivity Samurai – for operational efficiency and lean performance

Credible Jury of Experts

The Awards will be adjudicated by a distinguished jury comprising industry leaders, academics, and supply chain experts, including:

• Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, Managing Director, FITT-IIT Delhi
• ‍Dr. Ranjit S. Patil, Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, BITS Pilani Goa‍
• Dr. Rakesh Sinha, Founder & CEO, Reflexive Supply Chain Solutions‍
• Dr. Ruchi Agarwal, Assistant Professor of Strategy, MDI Gurgaon‍
• Dr. Ganesh Kakandikar, Associate Dean, MIT World Peace University‍
• Prof. Debmallya Chatterjee, Head – Operations & Supply Chain, SPJIMR‍
• Dr. Aditya Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Supply Chain Management Centre, IIM Bangalore

Why It Matters

Winners of the Industry Samurai Awards gain not only recognition but also strategic feedback from experts, enhanced brand visibility, and a strong boost to employee motivation and morale. By showcasing best practices, the Awards aim to accelerate India’s positioning as a global manufacturing and supply chain hub.

Call for Nominations

Applications for the Industry Samurai Awards 2025 are now open. Companies across India’s manufacturing and supply chain sectors are encouraged to submit their nominations via the official website: www.industrysamurai.com.

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