She Supply Chains

58: From Firefighting to AI: Transforming the Supply Chain with Carolina de la Paz

In this episode, we sit down with Carolina De La Paz, a 16-year veteran at Lenovo and the founder of the Women Enhancing Logistics (WEL) program. Carolina shares her journey from "the jungle" of Latin American operations to leading global network transformation. We dive deep into how she is practically applying Artificial Intelligence to create an intelligent supply chain, the importance of finding a higher purpose in day-to-day tasks, and why successful careers are built on consistency rather than just fleeting motivation.
Keywords: supply chain, logistics, women in business, mentorship, AI in operations, project management, career development, intrapreneurship, network transformation, Lenovo
 
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57: The Power of Supply Chain: A Global Perspective with Sofia Rivas Herrera

In this engaging conversation, Sofia Rivas Herrera shares her journey from a curious child in Guadalajara, Mexico, to a passionate advocate for supply chain management. She discusses the importance of creativity in engineering, her experiences in the supply chain industry, and her mission to amplify Latin voices. The conversation also touches on the significance of storytelling, cultural nuances in global teams, and the challenges women face in taking up space and building confidence in their careers.
Keywords: supply chain, Latin voices, storytelling, confidence, cultural nuances, engineering, creativity, women in STEM, global teams, problem-solving
 
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56: Business First Supply Chain Strategy with John Church

This week, we welcome John Church, a leader whose career spans more than three decades at General Mills, where he helped guide everything from product development to global supply chain strategy. John is known for his servant leadership style, his ability to connect business agendas with operational execution, and his wisdom in mentoring the next generation of leaders. 
In this conversation, John reflects on his journey from developing multigrain Cheerios to leading massive integrations like the Pillsbury acquisition, and ultimately serving as Chief Supply Chain Officer. He shares how the basics of supply chain still hold true even as technology and speed change, why servant leadership is essential, and how his transition into board leadership has given him a new perspective on guiding organizations.
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55: Network Transformation in Supply Chain with Erin Mitchell

This week, we welcome Erin Mitchell, Chief Operating Officer of YMX Logistics. Erin describes herself as a logistics and operations nerd, someone who thrives at the intersection of people, technology, and supply chain. Erin spent over two decades at Kraft Heinz, leading major transformation projects, overseeing logistics operations, and even spearheading the design and execution of an automated Mega Distribution Center.
After building her career inside one of the world’s largest consumer packaged goods companies, Erin made the bold decision to step into the unknown. Leaving the comfort of a global enterprise to become employee number two at a startup. 
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54: Gratitude in Supply Chain with Courtney and Katie

This short and sweet episode is a reminder that gratitude doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re leading a team, supporting colleagues, or simply connecting with friends and family, appreciation is free and powerful.
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53: You Get What You Tolerate: Raising Standards in Supply Chain Leadership & Life

This week, we're diving into a powerful and transformative principle that applies to every facet of your professional and personal life. You get what you tolerate.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated by inefficiencies, or like you’re settling for "good enough," this episode is for you. Inspired by a thought from Dr. Julie Gurner, we're challenging you to reflect on where you might be tolerating "less than" in your career, from vendor relationships and team performance to your own personal growth. We’ll also cover how women leaders can model elevated expectations while maintaining empathy and inclusivity.
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52: Val Mack: Servant Leadership and the Heartbeat of the Supply Chain

 This week, we welcome Val Mack, a supply‑chain leader who’s worked across operations, logistics, and now people and culture. Val calls supply chain the “heartbeat” of a business, with people and leadership its heart. In this episode, Val tells the story of stepping straight from a development program into supervising factory shifts, explains the lessons of leading across generations and diverse teams, and shares practical leadership habits that keep teams healthy and productive.
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51: Kathy Fulton: The Power of Logistics—Applying Supply Chain Principles to Disaster Relief

This week, we welcome Kathy Fulton, Executive Director of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN). Kathy leads the nonprofit that connects private-sector logistics capacity with disaster-impacted communities to get food, water, medical supplies, and critical services where they are needed most.
Kathy explains how ALAN decides when and where to activate, why donated services like transportation, forklifts, and warehousing often deliver far more value than boxes of unsolicited goods, and how simple supply‑chain thinking can prevent wasted effort and landfill-bound donations. She shares hard lessons from Hurricane Harvey, Puerto Rico, Maui, and recent U.S. storms, and offers practical ways individuals and companies can strengthen community resilience.
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50: 26.2 Brew and Beyond: Shelley Smith with Leadership Lessons from the Brewing Supply Chain

This week, we welcome Shelley Smith, Senior R&D and Lab Operations leader at Boston Beer Company, a chemical engineer turned brewer, one of only 28 Master Cicerones in the world, and the creator of the marathon-inspired 26.2 brew.
Shelley walks us through how a new beer goes from idea to shelf, the surprising upstream supply-chain constraints that shape production, and the R&D tactics her team uses to test quickly and scale thoughtfully. We talk yeast and flavor, the booming extremes in beer (high-alcohol flavor bombs and sophisticated non-alcoholic options), leadership lessons from long study hours to asking for help, and practical advice for founders on getting scrappy without over-scaling. 
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49: Simone Hardeman-Jones: How to Build Trust and Resilience with Stakeholders in the Community Supply Chain

This week, we welcome Simone Hardeman-Jones, a social impact leader, policy expert, and the founding Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Twin Cities. Simone shares her journey from the halls of Capitol Hill and the Obama Administration to her mission of transforming communities through locally driven change. Get ready for a powerful conversation about leadership, humility, and how listening to the voices of the community can drive lasting impact.
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