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Melissa Drew Named Recipient 2024 Women In Supply Chain Award

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September 18, 2024

Joseph Collins

Melissa Drew Named Recipient 2024 Women In Supply Chain Award

Melissa Drew, Founder and CEO Simply-Transformed

Celebrating Women in Supply Chain Leadership

MD, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Women in Supply Chain Award recognizes outstanding female leaders in supply chain management. The award honors women whose achievements, mentorship, and leadership exemplify the commitment to elevate women across all levels of a company.

Recognizing Melissa Drew’s Achievement

Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive have named MELISSA DREW, the Founder and CEO of Simply-Transformed, as a recipient of the prestigious award. This recognition highlights her significant contributions to the supply chain sector and her role in inspiring women professionals.

Impressive Submissions for the Award

Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, expressed her admiration for the award submissions this year. “Every year, this award continues to amaze me. This year especially, it’s all about the quality of the submissions. These women are doing remarkable things for their communities.”

New Categories and Honorees

This year, the award introduced new categories: Rising Stars, Trailblazers, DEI Pioneer, and Workforce Innovator. Each category features an overall winner and four honorable mentions, showcasing the exceptional talent and dedication among female supply chain leaders.

The Impact of Women on Supply Chain Management

Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, founder of Let’s Talk Supply Chain podcast, emphasized the transformational impact of women in supply chain management. “Women reshape the supply chain landscape with their contributions and perspectives, tackling complex challenges and enhancing global operations,” she stated. This award serves as a testament to the efforts of all women in the industry.

Recipients of the Women in Supply Chain Award will be honored during this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum. The forum will take place on November 12-13, 2024, in Atlanta. For additional information, visit www.WomenInSupplyChainForum.com.

About Simply-Transformed

Simply-Transformed is a Maryland-based firm that specializes in guiding complex, global transformation initiatives. By leveraging data and AI technologies, the company aims to address existing challenges while preparing clients for future automation and success.

About Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Food Logistics reaches over 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries. It focuses on logistics aspects like transportation, warehousing, and supply chain operations. Supply & Demand Chain Executive covers the entire global supply chain, highlighting trucking, warehousing, procurement, and risk management in the sector.

Melissa Drew Named Recipient 2024 Women In Supply Chain Award

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