Pros to Know: Get as Much Education as You Can

Michelle Sodomka, Senior Director of Client Services at Open Sky Group and one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award, advises young supply chain professionals to find a mentor, expand networking and learn as much as you can.

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Marina Mayer
May 4, 2023
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Michelle Sodomka, Senior Director of Client Services at Open Sky Group, and one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award, advises young supply chain professionals to find a mentor, expand networking and learn as much as you can, so when the big opportunity does arise, you have all the tools and know-how to make the move.

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