GEP Triumphs at the 2025 Trailblazer Awards for Supply Chain Excellence

GEP Achieves Dual Honors at 2025 Trailblazer Awards

GEP, a prominent name in procurement and supply chain consulting, recently garnered immense recognition at the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) 2025 Trailblazer Awards. The organization secured dual accolades, affirming its leadership in the industry. The awards recognize GEP's outstanding performance in both procurement transformation and supply chain consulting, showcasing its integrated approach to delivering significant value to its clients.

The awards ceremony celebrated exemplary contributions in the field, with GEP taking home the title of 'Best Procurement Transformation' for its partnership with EI Cooperative Services, a nonprofit sourcing cooperative tailored for education. This organization, which supports over 6,000 educational institutions across the nation, sought GEP's expertise to innovate its sourcing framework. GEP's intervention was revolutionary: it reduced sourcing timelines from a year to less than five months while simultaneously doubling procurement output for its members. Such efficiencies were achieved while adhering to rigorous public procurement standards, ultimately ensuring better outcomes through enhanced procurement execution.

Furthermore, GEP earned recognition for 'Best Supply Chain Consulting' through its collaboration with Smurfit Westrock, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions. By leading a significant transformation in procurement practices, GEP enhanced spend visibility across a variety of ERP systems, developed robust indirect category strategies, and implemented cutting-edge technology for guided buying and spend analysis. These advancements not only exceeded savings expectations but also positioned both organizations as innovators in their respective fields.

Subhash Makhija, the CEO and co-founder of GEP, expressed pride in the dual recognition, highlighting that few organizations achieve such honors in both consulting and software realms. Makhija emphasized GEP’s commitment to helping clients realize their strategic visions through a combination of superior consulting services and next-generation software solutions.

With a focus on delivering AI-powered procurement and supply chain solutions, GEP continues to assist global enterprises in becoming more agile, efficient, and profitable. Their innovative offerings are specifically designed to empower companies to gain a competitive edge and provide increased value to shareholders. GEP’s solutions are recognized for their unique ability to deliver unprecedented scale and effectiveness in procurement.

Today, GEP services a broad clientele, comprising over 550 Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies, underscoring its respected position in the industry. The firm has repeatedly earned accolades from prestigious analysts and research organizations, including Gartner and Forrester, reinforcing its status as a leader in procurement and supply chain consulting and services.

Headquartered in Clark, New Jersey, GEP operates globally, with offices and operations across several continents, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. As they move forward, GEP remains focused on driving innovation and excellence in every facet of procurement, ensuring their clients not only meet but exceed their operational and strategic aspirations.

For more information about GEP and their award-winning services, visit GEP's official website.