The Buzz: Empowering Women in Supply Chain Leadership
Join us for this week’s episode of The Buzz, as we dive into the evolving landscape of supply chain management, and the critical role of AI in supply chain planning and execution, showcasing innovative use cases that promise to revolutionize the industry.
Additionally, hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr welcome special guests Dr. Stephanie Thomas, Associate Professor of Practice of Supply Chain Management and Executive Director of WISE, University of Arkansas, and Katherine Thomas, Student and President of the University of Arkansas WISE Chapter, who share insights from the recent WISE Future Leaders Symposium aimed at empowering the next generation of women in supply chain.
Listen in to gain valuable perspectives on mentorship, personal branding, and the importance of building diverse teams, and discover actionable takeaways that can help you excel in your supply chain career while contributing to a more inclusive industry.
This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Jake Barr, and produced by Amanda Luton and Trisha Cordes.
Additional Links & Resources
Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show:
- Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/5c5Pwlvs2R4
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Connect with Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniethomasuark/
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Connect with Katherine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinepthomas03/
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Learn more about WISE: https://walton.uark.edu/departments/supplychain/wise.php
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With That Said: https://bit.ly/3YrfC2Q
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This Supply Chain Dive article: 3M Pushing for Better Delivery Performance: https://bit.ly/3YC25p6
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How Leading Manufacturers are Leveraging Technology to Fuel Factory Success featuring Stefan Schulz with 3M: https://bit.ly/4edooHx
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This Forbes piece from Steve Banker: 25 Supply Chain AI Use Cases: https://bit.ly/3AskQ6n
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Empowering the NOW Generation: The Future of Supply Chain Leadership featuring the University of Arkansas: https://bit.ly/48wrYLP
- Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about
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- Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now
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- Connect with the Supply Chain Now community and programming: https://linktr.ee/Supplychainnow
- Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk
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UPCOMING WEBINAR- The ABCs of Cargo Security and Loss Prevention: https://bit.ly/3zAirpT
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UPCOMING WEBINAR- How Ferguson’s Metrics-Driven Strategy Drove an 18% Improvement in Operational Efficiency: https://bit.ly/3YBbsFz
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- For everything else, start here: https://supplychainnow.com
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