Nicole Glenn on the Power of Hope and Transforming the Logistics Industry

2024 is coming at us fast and the supply chain is front-and-center when it comes to geopolitical tensions and wars plaguing the globe. Just this week, retail brands called for safe travel on the Red Sea amidst growing rates and delays and regional fighting that has cost over $80B in inventory. Yes, don’t forget the pirates. Just as piracy has eased up on other shores along Somalia, it’s on the rise again there and elsewhere.

Meanwhile, years into the Russian war and attempted invasion of Ukraine, the world’s seventh-largest producer of grains still hinges on a deal involving the Black Sea, a central outlet for continuing attacks.

While wars and conflicts have sparked new supply-chain challenges, the dire need for sustainability and the rise of global warming is still a top priority for businesses. Rising sea levels and major American cities like New York gradually sinking has climate scientists on high alert and raising the alarm for government and commercial organizations.

There are more complexities for logistics and supply chain than ever, and that means opportunities for fresh approaches and deliberate moves forward. There was a ton of progress for Women In Supply Chain™ last year with a surge in executive representation resulting in more activity for women across the chain. Even while frontline representation stagnated at 31%, the overall number of women in the supply chain community made a 5% increase—a trend that continues in our post-Covid reality.

To face changing market volatility and new complications, more organizations are investing in diversifying their workforces and letting women take the lead. At Let’s Talk Supply Chain, we’re honored to feature Women In Supply Chain™ smashing traditional gender roles across global logistics, transportation, and manufacturing. These stats show that Women In Supply Chain™ drive faster, bigger leaps forward, and more profitability while empowering more collaboration across the globe.

Women In Supply Chain™ inspire us, they give us hope for finding novel solutions in a fast-evolving world. We hope our Women In Supply Chain™ blog series motivates female professionals looking to ascend far beyond glass ceilings.

Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s Women In Supply Chain™ program, and these features show that investing in your female workforce is a formidable competitive advantage. Empowering women in your ranks is proven to propel higher revenue and ROI. More than half of businesses dedicated to gender equity and diversity have 50% higher profitability and 61% higher revenue growth than competitors. Over 70% rank highest in customer satisfaction.

This month, we’re excited to feature Nicole Glenn, the Founder and CEO at Candor Expedite. Nicole boasts over two decades of industry experience and is known for her passion for solving problems, coaching others in freight, and her commitment to continual learning. She hosts the Ladies Leadership Coalition podcast sharing insights and stories from women leaders across logistics and other industries. Hailed as a Top Woman in Logistics and a Distinguished Woman in Logistics by Women in Trucking and Northwood University, Nicole is a thought leader in the space who gives back—sitting on The Gift of Freedom board. She was also a recipient of the 2023 Women In Supply Chain™ award, presented by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.