The 2026 IFPSM International Supply Chain Skills Competition (Sunshine Smart Chain Cup) concluded successfully on July 17. The competition was jointly organized by the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) and the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing. CHN Energy's Supply Chain Department participated in the international event for the first time, sending five teams that achieved outstanding results across the board. Two teams from CHN Energy Henan Branch and CHN Energy Zhejiang Branch each won gold awards, one team from CHN Energy Material won a silver award, and teams from CHN Energy Henan Branch and Guohua Energy Investment each received bronze awards.

As one of the world's most authoritative professional organizations in the field of global procurement and supply chain management, IFPSM designed this year's competition around the practical scenario of the global photovoltaic industry chain. Through supply chain simulation exercises, the competition recreated real-world supply chain operations and comprehensively assessed participants' capabilities in key areas including market bidding, production capacity optimization and logistics management. Teams from leading companies and organizations such as China Railway Group, China Mobile, China Southern Airlines and China National Petroleum Corporation also took part in the competition.

During the competition, CHN Energy's participating teams achieved excellent results amid fierce competition, demonstrating their solid professional expertise and strong teamwork while showcasing the Group's supply chain management capabilities. The outstanding performance achieved on the international stage reflects CHN Energy's long-term commitment to cultivating supply chain professionals. For two consecutive years, CHN Energy has organized internal supply chain competitions to select outstanding teams for participation, promoting learning, practice and application through competitions. These efforts have supported the development of the Group's supply chain talent pool and continuously improved its supply chain management capabilities.