Supply Chain Leader Casey Hyde Talks Slaying Imposter Syndrome

Summer is here and we’re already cooking with fresh global supply chain disruptions. While wars and escalating political tensions are shaking up alliances and logistics, organizations are struggling to keep up with new sustainability requirements.

The Supply Chain Act driving sustainability and putting environmental conservation first for European businesses is presenting new challenges for businesses looking to find compatible logistics and sourcing partners. In meeting stringent guidelines for new ESG and workers’ rights requirements, companies are finding themselves very limited when it comes to identifying the right vendors, agencies, and mines. Business leaders in Germany in particular—where politicians voted against the Supply Chain Act—have been vocal about the challenges they are facing with the shift in regulations.

However, The Supply Chain Act supporters say that acclimating to new ESG standards will pave the way for global supply chains to combat global warming and support better quality of work and life around the world. The legislation has the potential to foster responsible corporate behavior, anchoring both human rights and environmental operations considerations. Proponents of the act see it as a way to challenge harmful and outdated behaviors forcing global businesses across industries to raise standards. In addition, others have suggested that the law supports business growth since investors, boards, and consumers are demanding greater sustainability.

Amnesty International has coined the EU initiative as an opportunity to close a gap that has allowed organizations to “escape accountability for widespread rights abuses around the world.” Major brands including Apple, Tesla, and other tech companies have come under fire in recent years for their use of African child labor. While American legislators sided with these organizations, there’s growing discontent among the growing majority of zenial and millennial consumer groups. Human rights advocates see the EU’s new labor laws as a win for human rights everywhere, especially when it comes to children.

New business challenges require diversity in thought and the workforce. It’s not a shocker that organizations employing more women in leadership surpass competitors in innovation and new approaches. Closing the gender gap isn’t just good for business, it can help the world economy and, in these cases, the planet.

At Let’s Talk Supply Chain we’re honored to feature Women In Supply Chain™ who are reshaping best practices and business landscapes in logistics and manufacturing. The numbers show Women In Supply Chain™ accelerate business growth and transformation. They change our way of thinking about workplace obstacles and limitations.

Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s Women In Supply Chain™ program, and our blog and podcast series underscore the importance of investing in gender diversity including female leaders and our nonbinary counterparts. We hope our Women In Supply Chain™ blog series inspires others to break traditional gender barriers for a profound personal and professional impact.

This month, we’re honored to feature Casey Hyde, Reveel Director of Marketing Programs. Casey is a results-driven marketing and business development professional with over 15 years of experience spanning high-performance teams and program development. She’s dedicated to driving greater revenue and business outcomes through team and program development with a special focus on sales programs, campaign development, lead generation, and people management. Casey boasts a bachelor’s in science from the University of Michigan and has a track record of giving back through organizations like Girls on the Run International and the Center for Independent Living.