Inetum wins Operational Innovation of the Year; Solvoz named runner-up for Mawared MENA platform.
Operational innovation is no longer confined to efficiency gains within traditional enterprise environments. It is evolving, and this year’s Operational Innovation of the Year Award highlights how organizations are rethinking operations across a wide range of environments—from cultural institutions to global supply chains.
The category recognizes projects that deliver meaningful improvements in efficiency, agility, and performance through enterprise technology.
Winner: Inetum Building a Future-Ready Business 
Inetum won Operational Innovation of the Year for “Erri Berri Builds a Future-Ready Business with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.” Erri Berri worked with Inetum to replace fragmented systems and manual workflows with a centralized ERP platform. The project moved the business onto SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and gave teams a unified system for budgeting, planning, project management, and operational reporting.
The implementation required major internal alignment. Erri Berri had to adapt processes to SAP standards, migrate data, train users, and manage change across departments. The project was completed in six months, which stood out to judges as a strong example of focused execution. Teams can now manage end-to-end processes from budgeting through project closure with better accuracy and fewer delays.
The judges recognized the project for its practical operational impact. Inetum’s support combined consulting, technical implementation, and change management, while SAP’s public cloud infrastructure gave Erri Berri a secure and scalable foundation for future growth, integration, and AI-driven enhancements.
“Operational innovation isn’t about disruption—it’s about building systems that work in the real world,” Kathy Quashie, EVP and CEO, Inetum Growing Markets, tells ERP Today. “Delivering SAP Cloud ERP in 16 weeks, on budget, for Erri Berri created an integrated operating model built to scale. Proof that disciplined execution and speed can go hand-in-hand.”
Runner-Up: Solvoz Driving Impact in Humanitarian Operations
Solvoz was recognized as runner-up for its platform Mawared MENA, which digitizes procurement and supply chain operations in the humanitarian and development sector—environments that often rely on fragmented systems, manual processes, and limited visibility across purchasing activities.
Mawared MENA introduces a centralized, digital platform that standardizes procurement workflows and improves transparency. Organizations can manage sourcing, vendor selection, and purchasing decisions within a structured system, replacing ad hoc and paper-based processes. Teams gain clearer insight into demand, supplier performance, and spending patterns.
Judges focused on the practical impact. In complex operating environments, even small improvements in procurement can have significant downstream effects. By introducing consistency and data-driven processes, Solvoz helps organizations operate more effectively and allocate resources with greater confidence.
“We’re honored to be recognized by ERP Today. Mawared MENA shows that procurement, when structured as shared infrastructure across markets rather than fragmented processes, can deliver both efficiency and system-wide impact,” says Claire Barnhoorn, Founder & CEO of Solvoz, Advocacy and Strategy Lead Mawared MENA. “By enabling transparent, data-driven sourcing and connecting organizations with local suppliers, we’re reducing costs and inefficiencies while helping build more resilient local economies.”
What This Means for ERP Today Awards in 2026
Operational innovation spans multiple sectors. Operational innovation now spans multiple sectors. Strong projects apply technology in new contexts and solve practical problems with clear business value. In 2026, expect more entries from organizations using ERP systems to modernize operations outside traditional enterprise settings.
Cloud ERP is a serious operational accelerator. Inetum’s work with Erri Berri shows how fast implementation, process standardization, and real-time analytics can change how a business runs. Future nominees will need to show that cloud transformation improved execution, not just system architecture.
Procurement visibility is becoming a marker of operational maturity. Solvoz’s Mawared MENA platform shows how structured workflows and better data can improve decision-making in complex environments. In 2026, judges will look for projects that bring control, transparency, and measurable impact to overlooked parts of the operation.
