Why Women Are an Integral Part of the Future of Supply Chains

Supply & Demand Chain Executive editors discuss women in the supply chain in relation to this year's Women in Supply Chain award.

September 24, 2021

Brielle JaekelMarina Mayer

Women are an integral part of the future of supply chains. Whether they’re engineers, line operators, truck drivers or CEOs, women in the supply chain matter.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive editors discuss women in the supply chain in relation to this year's Women in Supply Chain award.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2021 Women in Supply Chain award winners. Thank you to our sponsors; you’ll see their logos scrolling at the bottom of the video. And, congratulations again to all of this year's winners!

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