AWESOME leaders who attend the CSCMP conference September 24-27 will be invited to the annual AWESOME networking reception Sept. 24. Those who register for the conference – which includes the powered by AWESOME Mega Session: Innovation in the Supply Chain: Perspectives from Leading Executives -- before July 30 will enjoy a discounted fee.

Heather Sheehan will moderate a powered by AWESOME panel at GT Nexus Bridges 2017 on July 12 in New York City. Bridges brings together top supply chain executives from the world’s largest companies to focus on technology.

The books on AWESOME's summer list cover a range of topics -- from networking skills to building a unified team to employing effective non-verbal communication to recognizing the psychological nuances of “likability.”

AWESOME news about Claudia Knowlton-Chike heading up the transformation of her company’s supply chain…a blog about the Symposium by Nancy Rohrman…a check-in to see progress Intel is making on their bold diversity initiative…and an intriguing article on how a “devil’s advocate” can lead to fresh ideas and better decisions.

At the 2017 Symposium chain leaders exchanged ideas about the networked future and how technology is adding new ways to connect. Panel members shared how they build networks and use them to collaborate on innovations, solve problems, and increase efficiencies.

The AWESOME online store for shirts, sweaters, vests, jackets -- and more -- displaying the AWESOME logo is open for business. (There’s even a “onesie” for your youngest AWESOME family member.)