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.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniethomasuark/
• Connect with Katherine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinepthomas03/
• Learn more about WISE: https://walton.uark.edu/departments/supplychain/wise.php
• With That Said: https://bit.ly/3YrfC2Q
• This Supply Chain Dive article: 3M Pushing for Better Delivery Performance: https://bit.ly/3YC25p6
• How Leading Manufacturers are Leveraging Technology to Fuel Factory Success featuring Stefan Schulz with 3M: https://bit.ly/4edooHx
• This Forbes piece from Steve Banker: 25 Supply Chain AI Use Cases: https://bit.ly/3AskQ6n
• Empowering the NOW Generation: The Future of Supply Chain Leadership featuring the University of Arkansas: https://bit.ly/48wrYLP
• Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
• Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com/join
• Check out Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk
• WEBINAR- The ABCs of Cargo Security and Loss Prevention: https://bit.ly/3zAirpT
• WEBINAR- Supply Chain in 2025: Top 5 Labeling and Packaging Artwork Trends to Watch: https://bit.ly/3Y9FWiZ
• WEBINAR- Future-Proof Your Logistics: AI-Powered Solutions for Competitive Edge: https://bit.ly/3BouB5E
• WEBINAR- The Cold Chain Dilemma: Why Visibility Falls Short and What Really Works: https://bit.ly/4hpu8k9
• WEBINAR- How Ferguson's Metrics-Driven Strategy Drove an 18% Improvement in Operational Efficiency: https://bit.ly/3YBbsFz

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Jake Barr, and...