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 Forum™ award.

Brielle JaekelMarina Mayer

Sep 24, 2021

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 Forum™ award.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2021 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ 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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Violence Toward Frontline Employees on the Rise

Nearly 40% of frontline workers said customer aggression has increased over the past 12 months.

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The Integration Group’s Linda McCahill Talks Earning and Sustaining Credible Voice at the Leadership Table: Women in Supply Chain Forum ™ Award

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Linda McCahill, VP, human resources, The Integration Group, was named a recipient of the 2025 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award, in the Trailblazers category.

Demand for Supply Chain Roles Requiring AI Skills Outpaces Overall Labor Market Growth

The analysis also shows that demand for AI skills is currently concentrated at the mid-senior level.

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U.S. Businesses Face Shortage of 1.1M Supply chain Workers by 2035: Accenture

Companies are expected to create more jobs in the supply chain as production gets reshored to the United States.

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The Logistics Talent Paradox: Why Hiring isn’t the Real Problem

There isn’t a lack of people interested in the industry. Instead, it’s a misalignment between how companies hire, how they train, and the tools they expect people to work with once they arrive.

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Managers Struggle to Predict What Skills Will Matter Next

Nearly half of respondents say some of their job skills have become outdated within the last five years.

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Why Supply Chain Turnover isn’t an HR Problem

The gap between job description and operational reality is where turnover is born. And that gap is not created by HR. It is created by operations.

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AI Drives Highest Job Cuts in Technology Sector Since August 2024

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AI led all reasons for job cuts for the third month in a row, followed by bankruptcy, closings and restructuring.

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4 Tips for Taking a More Human-Centric Approach to Technology Deployment

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By prioritizing human needs alongside technical capabilities, companies can build supply chains that are not only more efficient, but also more resilient, inclusive and sustainable.

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YMX Logistics' Erin Mitchell Encourages Young Professionals to Use Their Differences to Stand Out: Pros to Know Award

Erin Mitchell, COO of YMX Logistics, was named a recipient of this year's Pros to Know award, in the Top Transportation Innovators category.

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