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

Supply Chain Now

Supply Chain Now

The Buzz: Empowering Women in Supply Chain Leadership

NOV 8, 202453 MIN
Supply Chain Now

The Buzz: Empowering Women in Supply Chain Leadership

NOV 8, 202453 MIN

Description

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:


This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Jake Barr, and produced by Amanda Luton and Trisha Cordes. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-empowering-women-supply-chain-leadership-1348