245: Women In Supply Chain™, Marina Mayer
In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain™, I’m joined by leading supply chain writer, editor and brand manager, Marina Mayer.
An experienced B2B journalist with over 13 years in the supply chain and logistics space, Marina follows and writes about marketplace disruption, trends and technologies around warehousing, transportation, procurement, sustainability, safety, risk management, software & technology and more.
Currently, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, she has a range of responsibilities across brand, editorial direction, production, sales and industry events.
Today Marina will be talking to us about her career so far; her passion for supply chain; and the trends we can expect in 2022. And she’ll be sharing her experiences as a woman in the industry, and her words of advice for all of the women following in her footsteps.
SHOW SPONSOR:
This Women In Supply Chain™ feature was made possible by our sponsor, Emerge. As a company focused on empowering and growing meaningful supply chain relationships, Emerge is proud to sponsor Women In Supply Chain™. Through its freight procurement platform, Emerge offers solutions that enhance the spot and contract procurement process, enabling shippers and carriers to make more strategic decisions.
Marina’s background, and how switching majors changed the course of her career journey.
How Marina came to specialize in the supply chain and logistics space, and what she loves so much about it.
How Marina took a risk with a big new role, and her reflections on Mom guilt and balancing work and family life.
A closer look at Marina’s role, that covers a huge range of responsibilities, from brand and marketing, to strategy and sales, and events and awards.
What sets Marina’s publications’ awards apart, and why they’re so important in the industry.
Marina’s reflections on the current supply chain crisis, keeping on top of trends and the tech we can expect to see playing a key role in the coming year.
How journalism has changed over the course of Marina’s career, and how the industry has adapted the way that it both distributes and consumes content.
Where Marina gets her work ethic.
Marina’s experience as a woman in journalism, and the male mentors that helped her along the way.
How Marina found her voice, and her words of advice to all of the women following in her footsteps.
What the future holds for Marina.
Resources & Links Mentioned
- You can connect with Marina over on LinkedIn.
- Head over to Supply and Demand Chain Executives’ website to find out more, or connect and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn.
- Head over to Food Logistics’ website to find out more, or connect and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn.
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