Jonathan Gold, vice president for supply chain and customs policy with the National Retail Federation, offers a preview of NRF Supply Chain 360, the new industry conference taking place June 20-21, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Cummins Inc.’s new vice president of global supply chain — who describes her career path as “eclectic” — says she hopes to inspire other women. Here’s what she has to say about industry disruption, working on her terms, and pivoting from restaurateur to supply chain executive.
Meredith Singletary, senior director of HR with DHL Supply Chain, discusses what needs to be done to increase participation of women in leadership roles in supply chain and logistics.
Safely and compliance in shipping and handling dangerous goods and hazardous materials have become increasing complex and challenging. This makes DG compliance across the supply chain a moving target, one that requires proper training. Unfortunately, for many organizations, DG training is insufficient and ineffective, putting them at risk of serious operational, financial and environmental consequences.
Talent availability and fit is consistently a topic of concern among senior supply chain leadership. The competitive job market, impacts from the pandemic, and increased regional demand for hourly talent have amplified this ongoing challenge. Labor growth strategies have historically focused on acquiring talent through pay incentives. However, sophisticated companies have matured past simply competitive hiring strategies, and have now turned to forms of development and investment in their current talent to meet future demand.
Megan Preston Meyer was enjoying a highly successful career as a supply chain expert for numerous companies. Something was missing, though — what she calls “the stories that data doesn’t tell.”
Here’s how organizations within the supply chain ecosystem can take progressive actions to help bridge the gender gap while providing an equitable workplace across all roles and levels for women and working moms.