Today, women make up 39% of the supply chain workforce. Gender balance is not just a data point to be checked off on a list. Hiring, retaining, and promoting women must be an integral part of a company’s culture to succeed. As Diversity and Inclusion initiatives take root in HR departments, women have a unique opportunity to set themselves up for career success in supply chain roles. At the same time, these supply chain roles are changing. Gain insights on the changing nature of supply chain leadership and the specific challenges that women in our industry face. Understand the many transition paths into logistics roles.

It’s not about what you do, nor how you do it. In today’s increasingly competitive world, it’s about how well you articulate your “WHY.” In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to define and build your professional brand. You will be enabled with best practices to attract a high-quality network. Prepare to accelerate your career with a stronger brand, as a trusted advisor, and network after attending this session-back by popular demand. Attendees will learn how to define and build their professional brands on LinkedIn. Attendees will gain an understanding of how to effectively and appropriately network in today’s digital world.

The supply chain industry is a complex field that requires a diverse set of skills and backgrounds, but often those entering the industry or aspiring to transition roles within the field struggle to articulate the capabilities they bring to the table. Join us as we discuss the top 10 transferable skills and work through how to construct them for your next potential career change conversation. Identify skills gained in previous roles that translate to supply chain needs. Curate an impactful elevator pitch in a workshop setting that focuses on your skillset.

You’ve just received THE big promotion. You are now a manager responsible not only for your success but for the success of others as well. How do you adjust to leading others while also ensuring you continue to develop both professionally and personally? Join us to hear personal accounts from managers who successfully navigated the road to management and what they do every day to ensure they are top-performing managers within their organizations. -Gather key insights related to adjusting to management, particularly earlier in your career. -Gain a thorough understanding of the traits and characteristics necessary to become a manager.

The 31st Annual "State of Logistics Report®", authored by Kearney and sponsored by Penske Logistics, debuted digitally on June 23rd, 2020. The report has tracked and measured all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. supply chain since 1988. This year's report presents an overview of the cost of logistics in the United States, while also discussing technology and other forward-thinking applications for leaders to use as they improve their overall supply chain performance. CSCMP Members get complimentary access to this report as a benefit of their membership.

Topics: - How 3PL companies like DRT are working with their customers to provide uninterrupted service at competitive rates. The spot market has been very volatile of late and that market impacts our 3PL companies significantly. - How the recent disruptions in supply chains provided an opportunity for Mexpress to grow their business by filling a void for expedited ground services to and from Mexico.