Welcome to our series celebrating the incredible women in Supply Chain and Logistics! In a traditionally male-dominated field, it's important to shine a light on the inspiring women who are making a significant impact. Through a mix of insightful and fun questions, we’ll explore their journeys, challenges, and successes. While we acknowledge the contributions of everyone in this industry, this series aims to elevate the voices and stories of women who often get missed. Next up: Danielle Chaffin

Driver Inc. is a business model in the Canadian trucking industry where commercial drivers, who do not own their vehicles, are classified as independent contractors rather than employees. This setup requires drivers to establish their own corporations, allowing them to invoice the trucking company for services rather than receiving traditional wages with benefits. Under this model, drivers avoid standard deductions like taxes and CPP (Canada Pension Plan), while carriers sidestep obligations such as overtime pay, Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) contributions, and other employee protections.

Welcome to our series celebrating the incredible women in Supply Chain and Logistics! In a traditionally male-dominated field, it's important to shine a light on the inspiring women who are making a significant impact. Through a mix of insightful and fun questions, we’ll explore their journeys, challenges, and successes. While we acknowledge the contributions of everyone in this industry, this series aims to elevate the voices and stories of women who often get missed. Next up: Charlie Saffro

A tariff is essentially a tax placed on goods brought into a country from another country. For example, when a company in the United States imports sneakers from Vietnam, a tariff might be applied to the price of those sneakers when they enter the country. This extra charge makes imported goods more expensive and can encourage buyers to choose similar products made domestically instead.

Welcome to our series celebrating the incredible women in Supply Chain and Logistics! In a traditionally male-dominated field, it's important to shine a light on the inspiring women who are making a significant impact. Through a mix of insightful and fun questions, we’ll explore their journeys, challenges, and successes. While we acknowledge the contributions of everyone in this industry, this series aims to elevate the voices and stories of women who often get missed. Next up: Anya Aubry

Being a dispatcher is one of the most critical roles in logistics. You’re the bridge between the customer and the driver, ensuring the everything runs smoothly. But in such a fast-paced environment, it’s easy to fall into habits that can derail operations. Whether you’re new to dispatching or have years of experience, avoiding these six common mistakes can help you run a tighter, more efficient operation and avoid costly headaches.

Welcome to our series celebrating the incredible women in Supply Chain and Logistics! In a traditionally male-dominated field, it's important to shine a light on the inspiring women who are making a significant impact. Through a mix of insightful and fun questions, we’ll explore their journeys, challenges, and successes. While we acknowledge the contributions of everyone in this industry, this series aims to elevate the voices and stories of women who often get missed. Next up: Jessica Wash

Working in logistics often feels like juggling fire…blindfolded. Between managing clients, coordinating with carriers, and solving problems on the fly, stress becomes a constant. But it doesn’t have to be this way. With the right strategies, you can regain control, lower your stress levels, and ensure you stay ahead of the game. Below are some things I have adopted to make sure that I can keep my cortisol low and my stress levels in check.

Welcome to our series celebrating the incredible women in Supply Chain and Logistics! In a traditionally male-dominated field, it's important to shine a light on the inspiring women who are making a significant impact. Through a mix of insightful and fun questions, we’ll explore their journeys, challenges, and successes. While we acknowledge the contributions of everyone in this industry, this series aims to elevate the voices and stories of women who often get missed. Next up: Shimmi Munson

In today’s fast-paced business environment, technology is often hailed as the key to unlocking supply chain efficiency. However, not all tech solutions are created equal, and the wrong choices can actually hinder your operations. Many organizations fall into the trap of over-engineering their systems, addressing only the symptoms of problems rather than their root causes. As a result, they may find themselves overwhelmed by incompatible tools and processes that complicate rather than simplify. In this post, we’ll explore five reasons your technology might be doing more harm than good to your supply chain.

Welcome to our series celebrating the incredible women in Supply Chain and Logistics! In a traditionally male-dominated field, it's important to shine a light on the inspiring women who are making a significant impact. Through a mix of insightful and fun questions, we’ll explore their journeys, challenges, and successes. While we acknowledge the contributions of everyone in this industry, this series aims to elevate the voices and stories of women who often get missed. First up: Lacey Wanczyk