Women in Supply Chain: It Helps to Have Diversity of Thought

Marie McCarthy, Chief Operations Officer for LL Bean and one of this year's Women in Supply Chain award winners, details why it’s helpful to have more diverse teams at the decision-making table.

November 10, 2022

Marie McCarthy, chief operations officer for LL Bean and one of Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2022 Women in Supply Chain award winners, details why it’s helpful to have more diverse teams at the decision-making table and wonders why companies would restrict who they’re hiring and bringing in to fill roles.

CLICK HERE to read the full list of 2022 Women in Supply Chain winners.

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