Women in Supply Chain Show What They're Made Of: Heather Mueller of Breakthrough

Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez sits down with Women in Supply Chain Winner Heather Mueller, chief operating officer of Breakthrough, to discuss her milestone career and how she continues to master the balance between data and relationships.

October 8, 2020

Mackenna Moralez

Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez sits down with Women in Supply Chain Winner Heather Mueller, chief operating officer of Breakthrough, to discuss her milestone career and how she continues to master the balance between data and relationships.

To view the full list of Women in Supply Chain winners, please click here.

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Biden-Harris Administration Provides Millions to Boost Trucking Workforce Programs

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Driver Detention Equates to Supply Chain Inefficiencies, Lost Driver Pay, Driver Turnover: ATRI Research

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The Rise of New-Collar Workforce

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Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency in the Face of Labor Challenges

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Labor Shortages Lead to Revenue Losses for U.S. Manufacturers

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Trucking Wages Continue to Rise Despite Challenging Freight Economy: American Trucking Associations

Truckload drivers earned a median annual amount of $76,420 in 2023, a 10% increase over the previous two years.

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Leveraging Leadership for Better Tech Adoption

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Women in Supply Chain: Walmart's Jennifer McKeehan Named Overall Trailblazer

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Sara Lee’s Recipe for Supply Chain Success

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Synkrato Welcomes Esteemed Member to Board of Directors

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Target Names Amy Tu Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

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Siemens Appoints New Responsibilities in People & Organization and Legal

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Stoecklin Expands North American Team to Enhance Service and Support

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Watch Now! Softeon Launches New Podcast to Empower Supply Chain Professionals

The first episode of Softeon’s limited podcast and video series, WMS Pioneers, is now available! Softeon CEO Jim Hoefflin and CTO Mark Fralick, the series’ hosts, team up to share their stories, anecdotes, and lessons learned over the last 35 years.

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APAC's Digital Revolution Shifts the Global Supply Chain Power Balance: Research

According to Zero100 research, a dramatic shift in the demand for digital skills, positioning APAC at the forefront of innovation and challenging the traditional dominance of the U.S. and UK.