Today’s supply chain leaders need a blend of “soft” and “hard” skills

AWESOME’s Executive Director Nancy Nix served as moderator of a discussion on “The Need for Supply Chain Talent – Challenges and Opportunities for Women Leaders,” sponsored by CSCMP Chicago and powered by AWESOME.

Skills identified by Dr Nix as being critical for supply chain leaders include:

Strategic perspective

Agility and flexibility

A global perspective

Communication skills

Sustainability and social responsibility

Product and service innovation

Analytical skills

Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and organizations

Other AWESOME leaders serving on the panel were Francesca DeBiase, VP Worldwide Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing and Sustainability, McDonald’s Corporation; Ann Drake, CEO DSC Logistics and founder of AWESOME; Meghan Murray, Principal, PricewaterhouseCoopers; and Rebecca Wlazlo, Director, Supply Chain Integration; Ulta Beauty.