Entry Overview
Pan-American Health Organization deployed cutting edge robotic process automation technologies as it played a key role in the world’s response to the Covid-19 outbreak. Procurement deployed two bots, named Max and Mia, which rapidly complete shipping notification documents and purchase orders – dramatically speeding up the organisation’s ability to ship vital medical supplies to those in need and freeing up more than 1,000 hours of the procurement team’s time, allowing them to focus on more strategic activities.

Press release
Official announcement of the World Procurement Awards 2022 winners and highly commended along with reflections from the judges.

Winner's case study
A deep dive into the business challenge the winner faced and their approach to driving positive impact.

Ceremony photos
A snapshot of the celebrations and winners' reactions as their award was announced live on stage by celebrity host Claudia Winkleman.

Promotional pack
The media pack includes a personalised social media graphic and a badge of honour for the winner's email signature.
How does it feel to win an award?
A night to remember
Judges' feedback
A very impressive entry from PAHO on automation of the procurement and logistics processes, particularly around the efficiency of distributing the vaccine to release staff to concentrate on more value adding activities. The benefits of their digital data initiatives had a widespread impact , especially at the most appropriate time which had impact on the entire world.
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