Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus won three major awards at the Cyprus Supply Chain & Operations Awards 2026, which took place as part of the 6th “KYFEA” Supply Chain and Operations Conference and Exhibition on October 8, 2026, in Nicosia, jointly organized by Boussias Cyprus and iMinder Academy. The awards were presented by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nicos Christodoulides.
The company won the Grand Award for “Supply Chain Company of the Year,” as well as two additional awards, Platinum and Gold, for its use of innovative technologies in warehousing operations and its investment in employee training and development. These accolades recognize Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus’s ongoing focus on operational excellence, the use of technology in its operations, and the development of its people.
Specifically, the company was honored with the Platinum Award in the “Innovation in Warehousing” category for its implementation of Vision Picking/Augmented Reality (AR) technology in product order fulfillment. This initiative leverages the capabilities of augmented reality, helping to modernize warehouse processes and improve the speed and accuracy of order fulfillment.
At the same time, Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus won the Gold Award for the “Best Internal Use of Academies – Supply Chain Academy,” recognizing its emphasis on continuous training, strengthening professional skills, and developing its workforce. Through this initiative, the company highlights the importance of investing in knowledge and cultivating skills that meet the modern demands of the supply chain.
Zisis Paschalidis, Sales Manager Cyprus at Coca-Cola HBC, stated: “We are particularly proud of these accolades, which recognize our ongoing investment in technology and innovation, in the development of our people, and in operational excellence. Through these initiatives, we strengthen our ability every day to serve our customers with greater speed, efficiency, and reliability. Above all, these awards reflect the collective effort and dedication of our people, who are at the heart of every one of our successes.
On behalf of Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to my colleagues in the supply chain department as well as in other departments for making these initiatives a reality, as well as our customers and partners for their trust and ongoing support. This recognition gives us even greater motivation to continue evolving, setting higher goals, and creating sustainable value through our activities.”
The Cyprus Supply Chain & Operations Awards are an institution that recognizes excellence, innovation, and best practices in the field of supply chain and operations in Cyprus. This year’s awards ceremony took place as part of the “Supply Chain & Operations Cyprus 2030” conference, which focused on the industry’s current challenges and prospects, with a particular emphasis on resilience, technology, sustainability, and the human factor.
