How to Build a Better Supply Chain (ft. Sarah Barnes-Humphrey)
About this episode
In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Barnes-Humphrey—creator and host of Let’s Talk Supply Chain and Women in Supply Chain, founder of the non-profit Blended Pledge, and a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author.
We explore her journey as a trailblazer in the supply chain space, her work advocating for equity and representation, and why community-driven leadership is essential for meaningful, long-term change.
It’s a conversation about building more inclusive, sustainable supply chains, and the leaders pushing the industry forward.
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Key Takeaways
- Inclusion drives performance: Inclusive teams make better decisions, foster innovation, and strengthen long-term performance.
- Invest in conferences: Sending staff to industry events builds representation, expands networks, and lights a fire in them to bring fresh ideas and energy back to the team.
- Implementing sustainability: Start with simple steps like motion sensor lights in warehouses, reducing waste, and smarter packaging, while gradually tackling bigger supply chain impacts.
- Letting people go: Removing team members who aren’t the right fit is part of leadership. It's a step toward maintaining a strong, aligned team.
- Digital transformation: Success isn’t just about technology. It's about 80% is change management, guiding people, processes, and culture to adopt new tools effectively.
- Leadership is authenticity: Strong leaders succeed by being themselves, leading with integrity, and creating space for others to grow.
Special guest Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
Sarah is an award-winning entrepreneur, podcast host, and advocate for self-worth.
With over two decades of experience in supply chain, media, and community building, Sarah has built a platform that combines her mission for amplifying voices with her passion for storytelling. As the founder of Let’s Talk Supply Chain™ and Women In Supply Chain™, Sarah is driving meaningful change in the industry – sharing innovative solutions and stories across a multitude of podcasts, live shows, and blogs. She’s also the visionary behind the podcast and nonprofit Blended – dedicated to giving underrepresented voices a seat at the table.
Her personal journey of resilience and reinvention fuels her work, as she continues to champion self-worth in everything she does.
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