Bill Catania of OneRail and Anna Farberov of PepsiCo talk all about their strategic partnership, how it works & the benefits it drives for Pepsi customers.

[03.42] Introductions to Bill and OneRail, and Anna and PepsiCo Labs.

[06.22] Why PepsiCo reached out to OneRail to explore partnership opportunities.

“They have the solution and we have the problem; they have an entrepreneurial mindset and can move fast, and we have the business expertise and deep industry understanding. And when we’re able to feed that back, that’s where the magic happens.”

[06.48] The PepsiCo Labs model, and how the team proactively seek out companies to partner with.

“We want to solve problems in the business versus having shiny toys, saying a lot of buzzwords and ticking boxes.”

[08.52] The impact of their strategic partnership for PepsiCo and their customers, and OneRail’s business.

[11.24] From expanding capacity to maintaining service levels across different customer sizes, the business challenges PepsiCo were looking to solve.

[12.19] How OneRail approached the relationship with PepsiCo.

“It comes down to being a good listener… There have been a lot of operational changes that had to happen that weren’t easy… But we’ve perfected the model.”

[13.54] How OneRail worked flexibly with PepsiCo to achieve strategic alignment and become a true extension of their team.

[16.19] The importance of transparency, and the ability to positively give and receive feedback, in building successful partnerships.

[17.15] From an increased top line to improved customer experience, the benefits PepsiCo are realizing through their partnership with OneRail.

“The vastness of PepsiCo is unbelievable! I get excited when I think about the path forward, because there are so many different things we can do together and problems we can solve.”

[18.38] What 2025 is going to bring for the PepsiCo and OneRail partnership.

Head over to OneRail’s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with OneRail and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook or X (Twitter) or you can connect with Bill or Anna on LinkedIn.

If you enjoyed the show and want to hear more from OneRail, we have plenty more great content for you. Check out:

• 440: Level Up Your Fulfillment Capabilities, with OneRail
• 419: Discover OmniPoint Inventory Visibility and Tackle Shrinkage, with OneRail
• 349: Deliver a Frictionless Last Mile, with OneRail
• 393: Get 100% Visibility Over Your Final Mile, with OneRail

Eric Downing of Werner talks about dedicated freight solutions, the benefits, and the landscape of freight shipping and logistics in 2025. 

[05.54] Eric’s background and transition from US Air Force to supply chain, and the different business areas he’s moved through in his 27-year tenure at Werner.

[08.57] The landscape of freight shipping and logistics and the biggest challenges in 2025, from tariffs to navigating seasonal disruption.

“Most carriers are glad to put 2023 and 2024 in the rear-view mirror. 2025 is better, we’re seeing more robust bid activity, better engagement with customers… Are we out of the woods? No. But are we seeing some good things? Yes!”

[11.39] Why an increasing number of shippers are turning to outsourced dedicated solutions instead of managing their own private fleets.

“Customers want to focus their resources, time, and people on what they do – their primary business. Because it’s a competitive world… And, let’s be honest, running your own trucking company takes a ton of capital investment.”

[13.34] The challenges of tracking and visibility when working with multiple third-party providers and the benefit of having a single dedicated outsourced solution.

[15.45] The Werner approach and how they work with clients to understand their fleet challenges and opportunities and deliver customized solutions.

“The first step is actually listening to your customer! Dedicated providers can get caught up in “I know how to do this, I’ve done this business before” – but you’ve got to start out by learning your customer’s business… Every business is unique, and you’ve got to treat it that way.”

[18.34] Werner’s investment in new equipment, sustainability initiatives, and maintenance programs, and how it’s helping to ensure the highest levels of reliability and efficiency for shippers.

[23.04] The critical role of driver training, compliance, and proactive safety measures in dedicated fleet operations, and how companies can leverage safety as a competitive advantage.

[27.03] The technology that supports Werner’s dedicated solutions, and where they are on their own digital transformation journey.

“Everybody has limited resources, so how you do not chase every shiny bauble? How do you focus and vet what’s going to make the biggest difference?”

[32.57] The value in dedicated freight solutions and the impact they have on teams at a business level and at a wider industry level.

[35.04] A case study showing how Werner worked with one of their most long-standing clients to optimize their business, from reducing fleet on the road and boosting productivity to improving service and visibility and driving sales in-store.

[39.43] From customer service to growth, Werner’s focus for the next six months.

Head over to Werner’s website to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Werner and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, or X (Twitter), or you can connect with Eric on LinkedIn.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from Werner, check out 446: Keep America Moving, with Werner.

Allen Thomas of Lynxis talks about industry challenges, the biggest buzzwords, and why organizations need to pay more attention to improved orchestration.  

[04.20] An introduction to Allen, and Lynxis.

[04.53] The biggest conversations on the show floor at Manifest.

“Agentic AI is the new buzzword – it’s the new blockchain! There’s a lot of hype, but there’s also a lot of hope.”

[06.29] The biggest problems in the intermodal industry right now.

“Visibility is still key, because there’s so much complexity when all of this data comes together. We’re not certain who’s right and who’s wrong, there’s no system of record as this cargo moves inland and then back through the flow.”

“A lot of the technology projects we’ve seen have been focused on an insular basis, intra-company process improvement versus: how do we make this entire supply chain more efficient and effective for the shippers and carriers that move it?… We’re trying to take costs out of our own internal operations, but we’re not looking at the big picture on what makes everything more seamless.”

[10.24] What Lynxis is building to help solve the industry’s biggest challenges.

“We’re a custodian of technology for our customers... And we add the infrastructure to support it.”

[11.59] AI and how it’s being talked about, and utilized, across the industry.

“Everybody wants to use the AI buzzword, when what they’re using isn’t actually AI.”

[16.11] Why process automation, not robotic automation, needs to be top of the priority list for landside logistics facilities.

“Most container operations we see really can leverage more of the process automation.”

[18.28] The importance of data and analytics in driving operational performance and competitive advantage.

“You either have to invest in-house, or have a good partner to help you mine the data that’s critical to your business operation. The thing that differentiates you, and enables your core competencies, is a firm grasp on data.”

[22.25] Why AI isn’t an easy fix for scheduling, and why organizations need to pay more attention to improved orchestration.

“It’s nothing that AI needs to solve, or even can solve right now, because there’s not even the connectivity between all the players.”

“When you say automation and scheduling, we hear ‘orchestration.’”

[24.46] How improved planning and orchestration can help shippers eliminate excess inventory and reduce costs.

[26.17] From talent shortages to managing infrastructure, the biggest obstacles standing in the way of improved intermodal efficiency.

[32.02] The importance of case studies and why Allen wants to talk about proven results, not just hype.

Tony Winters of Rygen Technologies talks about being inspired by customer challenges; why visibility is still a challenge; & investing big in agentic AI.

[04.33] An introduction to Tony, his career journey, and his role at Rygen Technologies.

“In college, you learn how to solve these algorithms and problems. And, in supply chain, you really get to implement them.”

[06.24] An overview of Rygen Technologies – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers.

“We’re hoping to leave our mark on the industry, solve some problems – and have fun doing it!”

[08.14] From visibility to technology, the biggest challenges Rygen customers are facing right now.

[09.39] Why Rygen is inspired by customer challenges, and their approach to technology and problem-solving.

“We crave what the industry wants. They’re asking for things, and we crave that knowledge!.. We take the feedback, learn from it, and make it better.”

[11.22] Rygen’s Corsair transportation management, and why it’s not your typical TMS.

[12.32] How Rygen are bringing ‘integration platform as a service’ to their customers with their X1 technology.

“Integrate at the speed of AI.”

[13.40] How Rygen's Blackbird Business Intelligence is solving big data challenges for customers.

“We have disparate systems, tech stacks for days, legacy systems, big monster enterprise systems, ERPs, WMS’s, TMS’s... Blackbird is an attempt to forget the bias and have an industry standard.”

[15.39] A case study exploring how Rygen helped a major customer to identify and understand their biggest operational problems, and bring together their disparate systems with Corsair, improving processes, boosting visibility, and allowing them to manage their whole supply chain in one place.

[18.27] Tony’s hot takes from Manifest, and what Rygen is investing in for 2025 and beyond.

Head over to Rygen Technologies’ website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Rygen and keep up to date with the latest over LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube, and Instagram, or you can connect with Tony on LinkedIn.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more of our special episodes filmed live at Manifest, check out 453: Driving Supply Chain Innovation with Reveel and Deposco or 455: Discover Event-Driven Platform Technology, with BlackBerry Radar.

Josh Allen of ITS Logistics talks about challenges & opportunities in 2025; & how they're providing strategic capacity & smart solutions for complex needs.

[05.23] How ITS Logistics has evolved, since its inception in 1999, and the reason behind its sustainable growth.

“ITS has always been about smart, customer-driven growth. No acquisitions, all organic – just explosive, consistent expansion. We’ve grown by solving real problems. Customers don’t just stay with us, they expand with us.”

[07.25] An overview of ITS Logistics – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers.

“Customers don’t just need capacity. They need efficiency, visibility, and control.”

[09.37] The ideal client for ITS Logistics.

[13.12] The biggest challenges and opportunities in the market now, and what interests Josh about the transition from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025.

“Q4 was a dogfight. The demand is still soft compared to previous years and typical peak environments, and cost of spending and inventory corrections all made it tough. Q1 is now fascinating – because it’s bid season... You have a lot of carriers and logistic providers out there that are still in scramble and ‘stay-alive’ mode.”

“I don’t think the market is broken. But it’s not thriving yet. So to me the question becomes: how are folks positioning for the future?”

[17.21] Capacity – whether it’s a challenge or opportunity, and what companies need to be thinking about.

[19.20] Why ITS coined the term ‘hybrid capacity’, what it means, and why it’s so valuable.

“It’s the best of both worlds!”

[21.30] The unique ITS approach – why they focus on going beyond delivering a traditional logistics service, why they invest in customer problems, and how they work with customers to deliver value where they need it most.

“You’ve got to make investment in technology. It’s one thing to be able to execute – but can you communicate, can you bring visualization to the environment, can you bring nimbleness and speed? That unlocks power. We find the problems, we fix them, and we make stronger, smarter supply chains for the long run.”

[26.13] How ITS Logistics’ distribution and fulfilment solutions help customers keep up with the rapidly changing e-commerce landscape.

“We have a different approach… Our facilities are built for speed. We know that ecommerce moves fast – so do we.”

[28.43] The technology that sits behind the ITS solutions.

[33.46] A case study showing how ITS helped a retail client successfully launch a new initiative, giving them a fully functional network, technology and visibility overnight, eliminating complexity so they could focus on successfully scaling their business.

[36.45] The trends shaping 2025 and what we can expect from the year ahead.

“There’s an arms race going on in utilizing AI… but we have a view that might be a bit different to others…”

Head over to ITS Logistics’ website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with ITS Logistics and keep up to date with the latest over LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or Vimeo, or you can connect with Josh on LinkedIn.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to read more about logistics, check out Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 13, 2024) – Talking Logistics or Global Logistics Industry Expected to Expand – Material Handling & Logistics.

Shannon Hamilton of BlackBerry Radar talks about the digital trends shaping 2025; tech challenges; event-driven data; and the importance of scalable solutions. 

[04.24] An introduction to Shannon and BlackBerry Radar.

“We truly believe that doing more with our partners is a value-add for our customers.”

[05.50] From AI and blockchain to IoT, the big digital trends that are going to shape 2025.

“Some of the trends are really about: How are we using the information, how are we connecting with partners – and how are we making it smart.”

[07.23] The biggest challenges Shannon sees across the industry when it comes to technology.

“How do you buy technology that meets your needs today, but is also scalable as your business grows and evolves?”

[08.43] The business-level challenges standing in the way of successful tech implementations and digital transformations.

[11.00] Why technology is a foundation for process optimization, the importance of focusing on integrating the right tech into our businesses, and why it’s OK to try out multiple technologies.

“Piloting and testing tech is very important – there’s still a time and a place to try out some of the new things we’re seeing.”

[13.02] The benefits of combining technology implementation with physical assets, and how it can drive business improvement.

[16.04] BlackBerry’s Radar Asset Tracking Solution, how it works, and how it’s delivering more data for customers.

“We’re seeing more and more customers get excited about the data – but they want more.”

[18.57] How BlackBerry Radar pulls data together into one pane of glass, and the benefits for their customers.

“We want our data to be intelligent. The last thing we want our customers to do is sift through lots of data. So we easily surface all the critical events… we make life easy.”

[20.33] Why, in a climate of cost-cutting, disruption, and failing digital transformation projects, scalable technology solutions are key.

[22.32] A case study showing how BlackBerry Radar helped a customer improve turn times and move assets through their lanes faster, ultimately driving operational efficiency, reducing cost, and improving revenue.

[25.11] What 2025 has in store for BlackBerry Radar.

Head over to BlackBerry Radar’s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with BlackBerry Radar and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, or you can connect with Shannon on LinkedIn.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from BlackBerry Radar, check out 358: Harness The Power Of Asset Tracking Engineered for Intelligence, with BlackBerry Radar, 322: Innovative Asset Tracking Made Easy, with BlackBerry Radar or read Shannon Hamilton on Authenticity and Bringing Diversity to Transportation & Logistics.

910 Advisors talk about cost-to-serve - the challenges, its impact on supply chain efficiency & profitability; & transforming inefficiencies into opportunities.

[06.03] Introductions to Greg, Janet, and Robert, and why Greg and Robert co-founded 910 Advisors.

“So many consultancies are focused on these long-term, big-dollar transformational programs... Everyone wants to hit you with the strategy book, but no ones there to help guide you there… We make sure we have a lens towards the long-term, but also in helping companies understand what to do in three, six, nine and twelve months, in support of that three-year plan.”

“So many people hire technologies to solve commercial and supply chain problems.”

[13.48] An overview of 910 Advisors – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers.

[16.40] The ideal client for 910 Advisors.

[19.54] ‘Cost-to-serve’: What it means, why it’s so often overlooked, and why teams have a handle on their customer acquisition costs, but not ongoing ones.

“Most organizations are commercially-focused first, they’re all about the customer – and rightfully so! That’s who pays the bills, and you need that focus. But, a lot of times, the back end tends to get overlooked.”

“Some customers may be costing you money and you don’t necessarily realize it... What really improves your business is when you start to understand, and make decisions around, that total cost-to-serve.”

[25.25] From lack of data to disparate systems, the biggest challenges in understanding up-front cost-to-serve.

[26.36] The impact of that lack of understanding on a company’s supply chain efficiency.

[29.17] The cost of not understanding cost-to-serve, and its impact on profitability.

“It’s direct – it’s coming straight from the bottom.”

[33.18] What organizations can do to better understand cost-to-serve earlier in the journey, and how they can start to build processes and workflows to manage both efficiency and cost.

“You can make an improvement in one area, and it may impact another one negatively. You have to have a holistic view. Take that journey yourself – what does a day in the life of that order look like?”

[35.43] The role of 910 Advisor’s tech implementations and consulting in helping customers tackle challenges and transform inefficiencies into opportunities.

“We’re the master mediators!... We’re really good at taking symptoms, getting to the root cause, and applying it across the process. Most consultancies you hire to fix one thing, and they’ll fix the symptom, but they cause something else up or downstream…. We own outcomes.”

“Everybody wants to talk about their technology problems. But we try to re-focus that conversation around process-first, and that will lead us to if we need to address technology issues – you may not have to if you fix the process!”

[41.14] What organizations can achieve if they better understand efficiency and cost.

[42.45] A case study illustrating how 910 Advisors helped a client understand their cost-to-serve, prioritize, refine their process and structure, and save money.

[47.24] 910 Advisor’s special offers for Let’s Talk Supply Chain listeners.

Head over to 910 Advisor’s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with 910 Advisors and keep up to date with the latest over   on LinkedIn, or you can connect with Greg, Robert and Janet on LinkedIn.

Marc Aliotta of Reveel & Jack Margeson of Deposco talk about how their strategic partnership helps clients overcome challenges, save money & scale to success.

[04.50] Introductions to Marc and Reveel, and Jack and Deposco.

[07.10] The biggest challenges facing Reveel and Deposco customers right now.

“The last few years, some of the biggest challenges have been uncertainty – what does the year ahead hold?! There are a lot of changes that happen, both at the global and domestic scale, that go towards: ‘How do I plan as a business? How do I shape where I need to go next year, knowing that supply chain is changing really quickly?’”

“After the pandemic, a lot of shippers realized they couldn’t trust the major carriers because of capacity issues. And that uncertainty led itself to diversification strategies… So people are trying to build trust in new carriers.”

[10.55] How the Reveel and Deposco partnership developed, and why organizations need to lean into collaboration, not competition.

“The business world is changing. Clients don’t want to have a group of partners that are pushing away… So it’s our responsibility to make sure we’re providing, not only the best software and platform that we can, but that we’re also looking out into the market, looking at what’s out there, what’s changing, and helping guide them with partnerships and introductions that help grow their business.”

[13.53] Why collaboration is crucial for teams, for businesses, and the industry as a whole.

[15.51] How Reveel’s Parcel Spend Management and Deposco’s supply chain technology work together through deep integration.

[19.42] A closer look at the data that Reveel and Deposco clients can access, and what they can do with it.

“Make decisions in real time: observe, orient, decide and act. That’s what customers really want.”

[22.53] The different layers of savings, from direct cost reduction to operational efficiencies, that can be created through the Reveel and Deposco partnership.

[25.17] Customer experience: why it’s more challenging, but more important, than ever before.

“Customer satisfaction is harder and harder to attain. You’re not really compared against your competitors any more, you’re compared against their best experience – period.”

[27.50] How Reveel and Deposco are helping companies to refine their strategies, streamline operations, enhance the customer journey, and ultimately scale for success.

“A lot of businesses don’t want to focus on their operations. They want to focus on their brand, their product… So the more we can take their focus from: ‘Is my product being handled the right way?’ towards: ‘What can I do with my product?’ the more successful they’ll be in their business.”

[30.17] What people can expect from the Reveel and Deposco partnership in 2025.

Head over to Reveel’s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Reveel and keep up to date with the latest over   on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter, or you can connect with Marc or Jack on LinkedIn.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from Reveel, check out 357: Leverage the Power of Shipping Intelligence, with Reveel.

Christine Barnhart talks about the issues faced by women in supply chain, the impact of bias and changing DEI narratives, and the women who inspire her. 

[06.01] An introduction to Christine and her new role at Nulogy.

[07.45] Christine’s experience as a woman in both US and Canadian companies, the differences in organizations across different territories, and what we can learn from the countries leading the way in gender equity.

“For me, it’s been interesting to compare and contrast what the culture is like in these companies,  but also what regulation and policy differences there are.”

[10.38] The challenges for women in developing countries, the misunderstood areas of supply chain, and why data showing strong female representation across the industry doesn’t necessarily tell the whole story.

“When we look at developing countries in particular, they need expertise and strong leaders but, in a lot of those countries, it’s a very masculine, patriarchal society... They’re not going to get the results they need unless they bring women to the table.”

“It’s more than how many women. It’s what percentage are actually in a managerial or leadership position, do they actually have a voice? It’s about more than just opening the door and letting people in – it’s about making sure you’re inviting them to the table.”

[14.11] The impact of bias and changing conversations around DEI, and the importance of women coming together towards a shared goal and building ecosystems that make a difference.

“I look at representation – does an organization really represent the geographies it’s serving?”

[28.27] Some of the incredible women in supply chain that inspire Christine and Sarah, and the importance of opening up better methods of communication within the community.

[40.21] From transparency to empathy, Christine’s advice for organizations looking to empower women and achieve gender pay parity.

[42.38] Helpful resources, and the importance of female relationships, as well as of prioritising yourself as a woman.

“I love my husband and my children and my job. But I also need the time to nurture me, and to educate me, and to have conversations. Because I’m better in every part of my life when I do that.”

You can connect with Christine over on LinkedIn.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from Christine, listen to 380: Women in Supply Chain, Christine Barnhart or check out her live show Supply Chain Unfiltered.

Bobby Strenk of SecurSpace & Ron Greene of Overhaul talk about cargo theft - the biggest challenges & trends, and best ways to keep your shipments safe.

[05.38] An introduction to Bobby and SecurSpace, and Ron and Overhaul.

[07.54] Exactly what cargo theft is, the different types, and the trends to look out for.

“There’s a whole new world in cargo theft. We’re three years into a significant spike in cargo theft, and the US takes the lead in how much it’s increased… There’s been an expansion of theft techniques and a lot of criminal organizations, that historically weren’t in the cargo theft space, have jumped in with both feet.”

[10.09] The current scope of the cargo theft problem, and why gathering data to measure it accurately is problematic.

[13.13] The future of cargo theft, and why it’s going to continue to rise.

“It’s going to take a collaborative industry, plus government and associations, joining forces to curb this issue.”

[14.47] What shippers can do, from a people perspective, to mitigate freight theft and risk, and why organizations need to focus on security through compliance.

[21.35] How technology and security can help shippers mitigate risk and prevent theft.

[25.25] Why secure parking and storage is so important, and what organizations should look for in a secure yard.

[30.54] How providers can better secure their yards.

“What are you doing at your facility, what is your infrastructure, and how does it compare to the gold standard? Not every yard needs to be Fort Knox, so take a ‘good, better, best’ approach.”

[35.03] How shippers, and their 3PL partners and carriers, can better secure their freight in-transit.

“Everybody, the entire organization from the top to the bottom, needs to adhere to a security culture... Building a safety culture is what the industry has to do to help mitigate this problem.”

[38.44] Why freight at rest is at risk, and what companies can do to secure it.

[43.03] How SecurSpace helps customers with their growing national network of secure parking and storage.

[46.18] The role Overhaul play in protecting cargo for their customers.

Head over to CargoWise Landside’s website to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with CargoWise and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, YouTube, X (Twitter) or Facebook,or you can connect with Bobby or Ron on LinkedIn.

If you enjoyed this episode, you're in luck! We have lots more content from CargoWise, SecurSpace and Overhaul:

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Jenny Perlitch talks about her career journey; lessons learned as a woman & immigrant; and supporting diversity within the transportation industry.

[05.15] Jenny’s journey from Ukraine to Germany to Cananda, and what it taught her.

“It taught me a lot. All of a sudden you’re thrown from your comfortable environment to one with a completely different language and culture… I learned resilience and adaptability, and they really helped me in business. It made me independent and I believed things could be done.”

[07.58] Why Jenny’s computer science background is so compatible with a career in supply chain.

“It’s a way of thinking. I’ll look at things as a problem that could be solved by building an algorithm. Take something complex and break it down into smaller parts, automate those parts, and put it all back together like a beautiful puzzle.”

[11.35] How a summer job became a lifelong career in supply chain for Jenny when she discovered a joy in pushing out of her comfort zone and a talent for problem-solving.

[13.39] Why Jenny co-founded IRT Technologies, specializing in equipment for the satellite market, in 2011.

[15.14] Why, in the same year, Jenny also founded Perlitch Transport, and the challenges of founding and growing two businesses simultaneously.

“I was single, I had to do something!”

[19.00] The areas of business Jenny is most passionate about, as a founder and CEO, and why it’s important to recognize your strengths and weaknesses.

“I really like the strategic side of the business. You try something, look at the results, and try a different way… But I’m very quick to do things, sometimes I lack patience… It’s important to be honest about your weakness, fill in the gaps with great people, and then empower those people.”

[20.52] Some of the toughest challenges Jenny has faced whilst running her businesses, and her unique approach to overcoming them.

[27.31] Jenny’s experience as a woman in supply chain, and what she’s learned.

“It’s a very male-dominated industry… You feel it very quickly when you’re trying to get in... In the early days, when I had a good idea, a good vision, and I knew how to do things… they brushed me off, didn’t take me seriously or let me finish. And eventually your voice becomes low and apologetic. At that point, you have to put yourself back together, and try a different door.”

[31.47] How Jenny creates positive and inclusive cultures within her own organizations, and her advice for other businesses looking to do better.

[34.28] The importance of awards, and what they mean for the industry as it continues to strive for improved diversity and equity.

[38.48] The future for Jenny.

You can connect with Jenny over on LinkedIn.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear from more incredible women, check out 422: Women In Supply Chain, Kiran Mann, 437: Women In Supply Chain, Mercedes Pina or 207: Women in supply chain™, Shana Zheng.