Pros to Know: Let's Talk Supply Chain's Sarah Barnes-Humphrey Talks Diversity, Logistics and Women in Supply Chain

As a supply chain trailblazer, founder, and host of Let’s Talk Supply Chain, and a presenting sponsor of the Women in Supply Chain award, Sarah Barnes-Humphrey orchestrates interviews with top professionals, facilitating discussions that educate and inspire action and change across the supply chain industry. As the visionary behind The Secret Society of Supply Chain (SSSC), Sarah is dedicated to fostering a thriving, dynamic community for supply chain professionals. She curates educational content, leads career development initiatives, builds networking opportunities for members, and engages directly with supply chain professionals, ensuring the community thrives with diverse, inclusive, and impactful content. Her commitment to underrepresented voices manifests in managing the Blended podcast, also a presenting sponsor of the Women in Supply Chain award, where she actively seeks and champions diverse stories, drives scholarship fundraising and ensures minority-owned businesses have platforms for exposure and success. Even after exiting Shipz Inc., Barnes-Humphrey continues to innovate in supply chain technology, advising tech start-ups, collaborating on digital transformation strategies, and staying abreast of advancements that could further modernize global shipping practices.

Over the past year, Barnes-Humphrey has solidified her position as a transformative voice in the field, providing a platform that consistently delivers cutting-edge insights and practical solutions to complex supply chain challenges globally.

In the next 12 months, Barnes-Humphrey will be focused on expanding opportunities for women in supply chain, launching her first book, and driving industry-wide conversations on leadership, innovation, and diversity. A key priority is growing Women in Supply Chain programs to support professionals at all career stages. The Women in Supply Chain Connections community will provide mentorship and networking for junior and mid-career women, and the launch of the invite-only Women in Supply Chain Executive program will offer an exclusive peer network for senior leaders, fostering high-level strategy and collaboration. These initiatives ensure women have the support, connections, and resources needed to advance in the industry. Sarah will publish her first book this year, offering insights into empowerment and leadership. Additionally, she will be featured in Legacy Makers, further cementing her role as a thought leader and industry innovator. Barnes-Humphrey also plans to expand The Blended Pledge scholarship program to support more diverse candidates entering the field, launch focused initiatives to help women and minorities in leadership positions, and establish partnerships with minority-owned businesses to provide networking and growth opportunities.

We talked with Barnes-Humphrey about the 3 things logistics companies should be doing and investing in in 2025, what it takes to support more diverse candidates in the workforce and why championing women in supply chain is so important.

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