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.

May 4, 2023

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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Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award

This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!

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Alexis Asks: The Surge of E-Commerce Shipping

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. Strategies that implement efficiency enhancing tools will be the ones to keep up in the coming years.

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SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain

June 4, 2024

Register now to hear from experts about the State of Today’s Supply Chains through topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Generative AI, Automation, Electrification, Company Culture and more.

Pros to Know: i3 Advantage's Patricia Moser Positive Transformation

Patricia Moser, principal and owner of i3 Advantage Inc., was named one of our Lifetime Achievement award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.

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CDL Tuition Subsidies to Run Out; Get Those CDL Licenses Now

FleetForce Truck Driver Training is calling on individuals interested in career opportunities in the supply chain, logistics, and transportation sectors to obtain a CDL license before state funding expires.

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Inspiring Inclusion: Empowering Women in the Tech World

In the future, expect to see more women who have diverted into the tech industry accelerate as more people choose to specialize in this industry.

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Alexis Asks: Balancing Gender Diversity

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. In logistics, fostering gender diversity is crucial to create a more inclusive and innovative supply chain.

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International Women’s Day: What Does Self-Advocacy Look Like to You?

March 8, 2024

In honor of International Women's Day, we sit down with Bindiya Vakil, CEO & Co-Founder of Resilinc, to talk self-advocacy and promoting female leadership in the supply chain.

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Women in Supply Chain: Trailer Bridge's Amanda Richterkraft Talks Building a Career in Logistics

Amanda Richterkraft, logistics sales ops team lead for Trailer Bridge and one of the 2023 Women in Supply Chain award winners, talks building a career in logistics.

IRONMARKETS’ Content Team Hires New Social Media Specialist

Madison Scott named Social Media Specialist for IRONMARKETS’ Content Team.

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Women in Supply Chain: Trailer Bridge's Becky Simon's Heart of Service

Becky Simon, employee engagement and training specialist at Trailer Bridge and one of the 2023 Women in Supply Chain award winners, talks mentorship.

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49% of Supply Chain Organizations Have Formal DEI Objectives: Gartner Study

Nearly half of supply chain organizations have formal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) objectives with specific targets on management scorecards, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc.

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Women in Supply Chain: Be Your Own Champion, Champion Others

Stop being modest. It's time to be your own champion and champion others. Those are the words of wisdom given by Christine Barnhart, chief marketing and industry officer for Nulogy, and one of this year's Women in Supply Chain winners.

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Why the Women in Supply Chain Forum is More Than a Conference

The Women in Supply Chain Forum is a collective where men and women gather to improve and build skillsets, foster new ideas and make long lasting connections that improve the supply chain. It's more than a conference.

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Women in Supply Chain Forum: Better Together is Best

This year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum displayed that working together, collaborating together and learning from each other really is what’s best for the future of the supply chain.

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Women in Supply Chain: Winners' Accomplishments Exhibit Progress Among Female Leaders in Logistics

This year's Women in Supply Chain winners exhibit a host of accomplishments. From developing mentorship programs within their organization to working with clients to operate more efficiently, this year's winners show progress.

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CEO Confidence Shows Gradual Improvement: Study

The small gain was driven by an increase in revenue projections and stabilization in profit expectations as a good proportion of SMBs are experiencing some levels of growth while still facing the headwind of increased costs.

The 2022 Women in Supply Chain winners in attendance at last year's Women in Supply Chain Forum.

#BetterTogether. Women in Supply Chain Forum Promotes Collaboration in Logistics

The Women in Supply Chain Forum is the industry’s premier networking and educational forum tailored to men and women in executive-level positions to expand their professional network through thought-provoking discussion panels.

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Young Supply Chain Professionals Express High Job Satisfaction

Nearly 96% of young professionals expressed excitement about their supply chain careers, according to a study presented by Penske Logistics, Korn Ferry and CSCMP.

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DEI Policies on the Rise in Transportation: Study

Companies in commercial freight transportation are increasingly formalizing diversity and inclusion policies, according to the 2023 WIT Index, developed by the Women In Trucking Association.

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Next Generation In Trucking’s New Curriculum Supports High School CDL Programs

The Curriculum Companion provides five parts of online modules aligned with ELDT standards, along with easy-to-use classroom activities, videos, handouts, and assessments for educators.

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Raymond’s Virtual Manufacturing Day Event to Celebrate Manufacturing Industry

This online program will help teachers and students learn more about future careers in modern manufacturing.

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Number of Female Fleet Equipment Technicians Shows Substantial Increase

The percentage of female equipment technicians in corporations with for-hire or private fleets in the commercial freight transportation industry has shown a substantial increase, according to new research from Women in Trucking Association (WIT).

Women in Supply Chain: What They're Doing Matters to the Future of Supply Chains

This year's award took in over 400 submissions, the highest amount of applications for this award. This is because what these winners are doing matters to the future of supply chains.

This Year's Overall Women in Supply Chain Winners Exhibit Innovation, Passion and Grace

Meet the two overall winners of this year's Women in Supply Chain award, presented by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

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Advancing Manufacturing Education: It’s More Important Now Than Ever

If we bring baseline training and education opportunities to younger workers, they can take that knowledge and spin it into something that will continue to drive the industry forward, keeping processes fresh and challenging the status quo.

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She-cession No More: Empowering Women in Cannabis Manufacturing and Supply Chain

As women return to the workforce after the COVID-19 pandemic, we have a rare opportunity to evaluate our workspaces and ensure they are accessible to people of all genders.