She Supply Chains

Supply Chain Experts | Katie Holman & Courtney Andersen

She Supply Chains is the weekly podcast celebrating women shaping the future of supply chain, logistics, operations, and manufacturing. Hosted by Courtney and Katie, each episode features candid conversations with leaders, innovators, and rising stars from procurement to production. Guests share hard-earned lessons, career growth strategies, and actionable insights on navigating challenges like global supply chain disruptions, demand planning, sustainability, and leadership transitions. Whether you’re a supply chain professional, operations manager, or aspiring leader, you’ll discover fresh perspectives, practical tools, and inspiring stories to fuel your career. New episodes every week — because supply chains need more voices like yours.

  1. 6h ago

    82: AI Series: A Masterclass on Responsible AI with Diya Wynn

    In this episode, we sit down with Diya Wynn, a public policy leader and Responsible AI champion, to unpack the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and supply chain management. Inspired by her personal mission as a mother and her three-decade career in emerging technologies, Diya explains how "Responsible AI" is fundamentally about managing risk and operationalizing ethics across people, processes, and tools rather than just adjusting technical code. From evaluating automated systems based on their unique risk profiles to tackling the "lost in translation" disconnects between corporate strategy and frontline execution, she offers a practical blueprint for supply chain professionals dealing with messy, siloed data. Beyond the tech, Diya shares invaluable advice on advancing STEM equity and building inclusive talent pipelines simply by identifying whose voices are missing from the room, wrapping up the conversation with a rapid-fire round of AI myth-busting.  ✨ Connect with Diya! 📱LinkedIn | Diya 💻Learn more on the topics discussed here:  Responsible AI for the greater good: insights from AWS's Diya Wynn. Making AI Work for Supply Chain Risk Management | BSI. ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it

    41 min
  2. Jun 15

    81: AI Series: Standard AI CEO Angie Westbrock on Retail Tech and Supply Chain Optimization

    In this episode, we continue our Summer Learning AI series with an incredible guest: Angie Westbrock, the CEO of Standard AI. Bringing a refreshing, non-traditional career trajectory to the table—spanning major roles at Anheuser-Busch, HelloFresh, and Lyft—Angie breaks down exactly how computer vision and machine learning are revolutionizing the physical supply chain. If phrases like "artificial intelligence" feel a bit overwhelming, Angie demystifies the tech jargon using plain, real-world language. She explains how her company converts standard in-store security camera feeds into anonymous data analytics. This process gives brick-and-mortar retail stores the exact same high-fidelity conversion metrics that online e-commerce platforms have relied on for years. Listeners will get a deep-dive look at how tracking real-time consumer foot traffic and display engagement can eliminate massive supply chain blind spots, optimize warehouse replenishment, and dramatically improve inventory demand planning. Beyond the technology, Angie shares invaluable, battle-tested leadership lessons forged from her early days managing midnight shifts in manufacturing plants.    ✨ Connect with Angie! 📱LinkedIn | Angie 💻Learn more on the topics discussed here:  AI Foot Traffic Analysis For Retail: AI-Driven Workflow NRF 2025: Standard AI | Computer Vision Insights ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it

    43 min
  3. Jun 8

    80: AI Series: Now What? Michelle McBride's Take on Agentic AI in Supply Chain

    This episode of the She Supply Chains Podcast officially kicks off the "Summer School Series" with a deep dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence. We welcome Michelle McBride, the Head of Product for Envoy AI, to separate flashy AI marketing from real-world logistics value. With over two decades of industry experience, Michelle shares her front-row perspective on the evolution of transportation management systems. She explains how the industry has shifted from basic data centralization to the modern era of "agentic AI"—technologies designed to actively solve execution problems and act as the crucial "now what?" when supply chain disruptions occur. The conversation also tackles the cultural hurdles of change management and how companies can build a successful AI mindset by targeting their most frustrating, repetitive tasks.  ✨ Connect with Michelle! 📱LinkedIn | Michelle 💻Learn more on the topics discussed here:  "How AI Agents Are Transforming Supply Chains" – Boston Consulting Group (BCG) "Does AI spell the end for freight brokers?" – Kearney ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it

    42 min
  4. May 4

    76: From the Shop Floor to Software: Blake Strickland on Supply Chain Connected Worker

    In this episode of the She Supply Chains Podcast, VP of Product Management at Redzone Blake Strickland joins hosts Katie and Courtney to discuss the transformative power of connected worker technology in manufacturing. Blake recounts her journey from a chemical engineering student at Ohio State to an industry leader, highlighting how digital tools and real-time data can empower the frontline, reduce turnover, and foster a "winning mentality" through friendly competition. She shares impactful success stories, including a produce plant that achieved a 60% reduction in turnover using specialized learning modules, and discusses the future of AI in manufacturing as a tool to solve problems before they even happen. Beyond the technology, Blake offers an "unfiltered truth" for women in male-dominated fields, reflecting on a time when her college engineering building lacked proper women's restrooms to emphasize the importance of authenticity and finding one’s voice.   ✨ Connect with Blake! 📱LinkedIn | Blake   💻Learn more on the topics discussed here:  Gartner - Future of Work Trends 2026 Samsung Business Insights - A Day in the Life of a Connected Manufacturing Worker ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it

    45 min
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She Supply Chains is the weekly podcast celebrating women shaping the future of supply chain, logistics, operations, and manufacturing. Hosted by Courtney and Katie, each episode features candid conversations with leaders, innovators, and rising stars from procurement to production. Guests share hard-earned lessons, career growth strategies, and actionable insights on navigating challenges like global supply chain disruptions, demand planning, sustainability, and leadership transitions. Whether you’re a supply chain professional, operations manager, or aspiring leader, you’ll discover fresh perspectives, practical tools, and inspiring stories to fuel your career. New episodes every week — because supply chains need more voices like yours.

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