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Kelly Barner, host of Dial P for Procurement, procurement thought leader, and managing director of Buyers Meeting Point, explains why formal relational contracting is a great approach for companies serious about supporting their diverse suppliers in a recent Forbes article. “Small and diverse suppliers often find themselves in a Catch-22. They need to grow their capabilities to expand but as they’re often smaller organizations they fall into the trap of having transactional relationships with their customers.” Read the entire article here.    

Despite logistics being a male-dominated industry, a growing number of women are changing things up. Kelly Barner, Host of Supply Chain Now’s Dial P for Procurement, was recently featured in an article from Flexport, as they spoke with a few inspiring leaders to get their insights and advice on why women should consider a career in supply chain and logistics. Read the article here.