ISCM’s Supply Chain Planning Ranking
Recognizing India’s Most Agile and Future-Ready Planning Organizations
The ISCM Supply Chain Planning Excellence Ranking is India’s first objective assessment of planning capability and performance. It recognizes companies that transform planning into a source of competitive advantage—balancing demand and supply with agility, visibility, and resilience.
The ranking process combines quantitative metrics such as forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns, and plan adherence with qualitative insights from firms on technology adoption, sustainability, and risk preparedness.
Methodology
ISCM’s methodology follows a robust, multi-stage approach combining data analytics, Survey Response, and expert evaluation:
- Quantitative Analysis
- Qualitative Assessment
- Composite Scoring
What We Evaluate
The framework assesses planning maturity across five key dimensions:
| Dimension | Focus |
|---|---|
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Strategy & Alignment |
Integration of planning with business objectives and leadership ownership. |
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Process & Agility |
Responsiveness of demand, supply, and production planning to volatility. |
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Technology & Analytics |
Use of digital tools, AI/ML, scenario modeling, and control towers. |
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Collaboration & Governance |
Cross-functional alignment through S&OP and IBP processes. |
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Performance & Sustainability |
Impact on cost, service, resilience, and environmental goals. |
Supply Chain Planning Champions 2025
ISCM has identified four companies who epitomize excellence in planning. They have synchronized networks, and enabled businesses to operate with precision, agility, and future-ready intelligence
The top 10 Supply Chain Planning Leaders represent diverse industries and set the benchmark in demand–supply planning, synchronized execution, sustainability, and talent development. They demonstrate strong alignment between planning strategy and operational reality.
- Britannia Industries
- Colgate-Palmolive India
- ITC Ltd.
- Reliance Industries
- Marico
- Page Industries
- Page Industries Blue Star
- Ashok Leyland
- Maruti Suzuki
- Asian Paints Ltd.
- Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd
To recognize specialized strengths, ISCM identified Functional Champions in key planning domains. These firms demonstrate leadership in critical planning capabilities.
| Functional Champions | |
|---|---|
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Asian Paints Ltd. |
Technology roadmap and digital initiatives |
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Cipla |
S&OP Process Maturity |
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Aoillo Tyres |
AI & Planning Tool Integration |
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Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail |
Integrated Business Planning |
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SRF Ltd |
Supplier Collaboration |
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Tata Consumer Products Ltd. |
Forecast accuracy |
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UltraTech Cement Ltd. |
Business Continuity via Supply Chain Planning |
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Godrej Agrovet |
Scenario Planning & Supply Chain Risk Mitigation |