2 Babes Talk Supply Chain

Natalie Walker talks about her career journey; the importance of mentors in creating space for women; the changing face of workplaces; & the future of robotics.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [04.06] Natalie’s education journey, how a family friend inspired an interest in supply chain, and why international business is a crucial, but sometimes overlooked, component of the industry. “I had this abstract idea of getting into international deal-making, international negotiations… So she encouraged me to check out supply chain.” [07.47] Why supply chain is often misunderstood, and why it’s a great career choice for women looking to drive meaningful change. “When people think about supply chain… especially in traditional manufacturing and operations, there’s more of a connotation of heavy, manual labor… For me, it’s about explaining what supply chain is and thinking about it more in a corporate sense – how to streamline and centralize operations.” [11.58] Natalie’s career journey, how her intentional deci