Supply & Demand Chain Executive

?? ?????????????????? ?????????????? ?? ?? Sokolis names Laura Bloom as vice president of operations. ?? ECI Software Solutions announces the appointment of Ray Wizbowski as chief marketing officer ?? Norfolk Southern Board of Directors appoints Mark R. George as president and chief executive officer Check out more at the #linkbelow! ??

?? ???????????????? ????????! ?? We’re thrilled to announce that Jennifer Kobus, SR Vice President, Supply Chain Planning & Operations at Ulta Beauty, will be the Keynote Speaker at the 2024 Women in Supply Chain Forum! With over 28 years of experience, Jennifer has been a trailblazer in supply chain transformation at Ulta Beauty, leading innovation, optimizing operations, and driving diversity and inclusion initiatives. ?? Her strategic leadership has played a key role in Ulta’s success as the nation’s largest beauty retailer. Join us to hear from a true industry leader who’s passionate about mentorship, empowerment and making an impact! ?? https://sdce.me/orh7uakc

Get to know this ??????! ?? Sender Shamiss, co-founder and CEO for goTRG, was named one of our Lifetime Achievement award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award! We talk exclusively with him about returns management solutions, how 9/11 affected the trajectory of his career and what he would tell the younger generation of #logistics professionals. ??

Congratulations to Kristy Bates, SVP, revenue for GoBolt, for being named the overall winner of the Workforce Innovator category for this year’s Women in Supply award! ?? “I felt like I was learning a new language, but it was awesome because I was pushing myself outside of my comfort zone,” she says. Watch our exclusive interview with Kristy and learn more about the importance of fostering subject matter expertise and independence with new hires and why ideas over hierarchy are crucial in building up internal teams! ?? https://sdce.me/fi0mxxi8

Ever wondered what it takes to keep Sara Lee’s pies rolling out smoothly all year long? ?? Discover their secret sauce on September 24 in a webinar where Sara Lee Frozen Bakery’s Laura Shannon and Richard Korn discuss the critical role of people, process, tech, & data in their supply chain. Sign up today! ?? https://bit.ly/3ZoUpZF

Is your software enhancing supply chain operations? ?? Nominate it for the 2024 Top Software & Technology Solutions award! Submissions are being accepted until September 23. ??

For Eileen Dabrowski, learning and development innovator at Werner Enterprises and the overall winner of the DEI Pioneer category for this year’s Women in Supply award, DEI initiatives aren’t just a checklist; they’re a way of life. ?? “Being exposed to people from all over the world just further kind of ingrained the importance of surrounding yourself with people who look and think differently, who believe different things, and just move through the world in a different manner than you,” she says. Watch our exclusive interview with Eileen and learn more about the importance of involving people in organizational change management that are affected by the change and why striving for equity should be the ultimate goal. ?? https://sdce.me/lfrfzpsx

The #holiday period is one of the busiest times of the year, and as one might expect, a significant portion of annual #sales often occurs in just a few weeks. ?? So how does a manufacturer actually prepare? ?? In this week’s #AlexisAsks, managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant, MA details how manufacturers gear up for the holiday rush. ??

?? ?????????????????? ?????????????? ?? ?? CalAmp welcomes Thomas Ayers as general manager of its Edge Device business ?? Maureen Sullivan of MUFG announces retirement after a distinguished career ?? Polestar strengthens U.S. presence with new leadership moves Check out more at the #linkbelow! ??

Want to know how Sara Lee Frozen Bakery navigates the complexities of a year-round Pie Season? ?? Don’t miss this webinar on September 24 at 11 a.m. CDT, where their VP of Planning and Logistics, Laura Shannon, and Senior Director of Integrated Planning, Richard Korn, will share their supply chain transformation story. Register now! ?? https://bit.ly/3ZoUpZF