At first glance, Grace Hopper may seem more like a tech icon than a logistics pioneer. A closer look reveals how her contributions to computing directly shaped the ways modern supply chains manage data, automate processes, and maintain real-time visibility.
Long before logistics was a recognized profession, Lillie Drennan was steering a truck down America's roughest roads—quite literally. In 1929, she became the first woman in the U.S. to hold a commercial truck driver’s license, shattering gender barriers in freight transportation.
When people think of Amelia Earhart, they often picture the fearless pilot who vanished mysteriously over the Pacific. But beyond the legend, Earhart was a pioneering force in shaping the modern concept of global logistics and transportation, demonstrating how aviation could shrink the world.
Have you ever wanted to make history? Women’s History Month commemorates all the women who have made history around the world and in many cases that means being the first to do something.
By Jean Regan, President & CEO
By Jean Regan, President & CEO
BY JEAN REGAN, PRESIDENT & CEO Whether you’re a woman currently working in logistics or simply exploring this field, I encourage you to look for opportunities here. It can be daunting to try to make inroads in a field where the vast majority of leadership positions are held by men. That’s why I’m sharing the advice and insights I’ve gained working in this industry and taking on the role of CEO.
With the arrival of the New Year, many of us make resolutions. One of mine is to take the advice Seth Godin offered in a recent blog post: “Practice looking in the mirror and saying, ‘Yes!’” We have enough gatekeepers in our lives, especially in the workplace. I see it all the time in the supply chain management industry, and I am sure you see if in your place of work as well. People become too worried about potential failure and blame; as a result, they are reluctant to put their ideas out there.
