Saxon McBride, director, operations, Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions, was named a recipient of the 2025 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award, presented by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and sponsored by Let's Talk Supply Chain, in the Trailblazers category.
McBride joined Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions straight out of high school, balancing full-time work with college courses while gaining hands-on experience in logistics tech.
Now as director of operations, she pioneers automation solutions that transform back-office operations.
Over the past year, she led the development of robotic process automation (RPA) bots to streamline and automate filing claims, loading carrier agreements, invoice validation, and contract uploads.
She also overhauled the parcel claims process, a previously manual and inconsistent workflow that is now standardized and automated, and launched the company’s Negotiations Module, a tool that equips shippers with the ability to manage and renegotiate carrier agreements more strategically.
Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum™, sat down with McBride, who was recently promoted to VP, operations, to discuss building a digital workforce and integrating RPA bots and AI into everyday operations. LISTEN HERE.
CLICK HERE to learn more about this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award winners, presented by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
This series would not be possible without the collaboration and partnership between Food Logistics, Supply & Demand Chain Executive and the Women in Supply Chain Forum™ with Let's Talk Supply Chain and Blended Pledge. This partnership celebrates the transformative impact women leaders have on the supply chain industry, driving innovation, resilience, and inclusivity. These awards shine a spotlight on trailblazers who are breaking barriers and shaping the future of supply chain management. And the Forum fosters meaningful conversations, networking, and collaboration to empower the next generation of leaders. By recognizing and amplifying these achievements, this initiative inspires progress across the industry. Join us in celebrating these extraordinary women and championing diversity—nominate a leader, attend the forum, and be part of this powerful movement shaping the future of supply chains.
