The business case for diversity is stronger than ever. According to McKinsey’s latest research, 2019 analyses find that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams were 25% more likely to have above-average profitability up from 21% in 2017 and 15% in 2014. Yet gender equity in STEM and supply chain has … Read more
Dr. Garry Copper, neuroscientist turned sustainability technologist and circularity advocate had a pivotal moment – that our field is one-noted and we need to build a reuse bridge to capture value left in materials to transition to a sustainable world, a fly-wheel of wealth for communities who have been left out in the linear economy. Led … Read more
To celebrate the incredible contributions of women in supply chain, Supply & Demand Chain Executive introduces the recipients of its 1st Women in Supply Chain award. This award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.I am thrilled to … Read more
After reading McKinsey & Company Women in the Workplace 2020, I simply could not stand by silently allowing folks to believe the narrowly defined “Women in Supply Chain” research being championed over-and-over again by Gartner. Per McKinsey, “the ‘broken rung’ is still holding women back. Despite gains for women in leadership, the “broken rung” was … Read more
I’m excited to kick off a new Supply Chain Revolution® series that explores Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion around the world, pushing beyond gender diversity in how we build truly inclusive, systemic change for equity. The 1st feature highlights Africa Supply Chains and STEM communities with Ramatu Abdulkadir. In part 1, Ramatu explores ‘Representation for Impact’ answering … Read more