2 Babes Talk Supply Chain

Nikki Driskill talks about her career journey; the changing face of customer service; people leadership; & why women should pursue a career in logistics.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [05.08] How Nikki found supply chain, and how the industry has changed over the course of her career. “I started so long ago that when you looked for a job, you looked in the newspaper!” [10.59] Why Nikki’s career ambitions changed when she fell in love with supply chain; how she discovered a passion for people leadership; and why strong women inspired her to want to build relationships and make a difference. “I was very young and my intent was: ‘I’m going to take this role, and then figure out what I want to do when I grow up’… Then I realized I loved it. There were so many bold women in leadership roles - and I wanted to be them.” [15.38] Nikki’s experience of repeated mergers and acquisitions, and how they gave her opportunities to explore the industry and learn new skills. “Each time that we were acquired, things