News, and the events both past and present, surrounding Awesome women.
One full-tuition and two half-tuition fellowships have been awarded to women who have been admitted to the Supply Chain Master’s program from MIT for the 2020-21 academic year. This is the second year AWESOME and the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics have partnered on the Advancing Women through Education (AWE) Fellowship. Continue reading
At the recent World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, where two of Johnson & Johnson’s manufacturing facilities were recognized as part of WEF’s Global Lighthouse Network, Kathy Wengel J&J’s EVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer and an AWESOME Advisor, accepted the award for her company. She also participated in a panel discussion sponsored by J & J focusing on women’s leadership. Continue reading
AWESOME announces two additions to the line-of of speakers for the March 12 Regional Event focusing on board membership responsibilities and rewards – and how supply chain leaders can prepare for that extension of their career. Hilary Krane will be the keynote speaker and Nancy Calderon joins the panel discussion. Continue reading
To address the topic of board readiness, including what it entails and why supply chain women executives can bring value to a board – AWESOME will present a line-up of speakers with first-hand experience at a Regional Event on March 12. The event, which is sponsored by C.H. Robinson, will be held during the day on March 12, with content also provided by Nike leaders at Nike’s Word Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland Metro Area. Continue reading
From California to Minnesota, AWESOME leaders played an active role in recent industry discussions organized by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). Continue reading
Cady Coleman, former NASA astronaut who spent six months aboard the International Space Station, recently spent time with members of the team at AWESOME’s new headquarters in Chicago. Continue reading
A hands-on workshop focused on helping leaders use LinkedIn to elevate their personal brand and expand their network, will be held on Wednesday, June 10. The session precedes the official opening of the 2020 AWESOME Symposium, and will be led by D.B. Wienke, founder and CEO of resumelinkup.com. Continue reading
Supply chain leaders who attend the AWESOME Symposium – June 10-12 in Chicago – will be able to choose from three optional activities that capture signature Chicago experiences. The choices, which will be offered during Symposium registration for an additional cost, include a cooking class, a walking food tour, and an architectural cruise along the Chicago River. Continue reading
The Women in Supply Chain Breakfast Session at RILA LINK 2020 on February 25 in Dallas, Texas, will be powered by AWESOME. Nancy Nix, AWESOME Executive Director Emeritus, will interview Amy Carovillano, Vice President, Supply Chain, The Container Store Inc. Following their conversation, Kirsten Castillo, AWESOME’s Director of Member Engagement, will lead the group in an interactive discussion of the AWESOME Action Agenda: Seven Smart Moves to Make Bigger Waves for Women’s Leadership. Continue reading
Natalie Putnam, one of AWESOME’s original 15 Advisors, is taking on a new role as CEO of DeliveryCircle, the technology-based same-day delivery solution provider. She will continue as an AWESOME Advisor and will serve as the moderator of the panel of senior supply chain women discussing “Transformative Leadership” at the 2020 AWESOME Symposium – June 10-12 in Chicago. Continue reading
