395: Women in Supply Chain, Lisa Dolan

Let's Talk Supply Chain

English - March 08, 2024 11:18 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 54 ratings
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Lisa Dolan talks about her 26 year tenure at ALOM; how the industry has changed and the emerging trends to look out for; and why supply chain needs a re-brand.

[08.36] Lisa’s career journey, and how her spirit of adventure led her from IT to manufacturing and supply chain.

[09.58] An overview of ALOM and what they do; and the forward-thinking woman in supply chain that led Lisa to becoming one of the founding employees of ALOM 26 years ago.

[15.15] Lisa’s 26-year career at ALOM, the different ways she’s touched the business, and her current role.

[17.29] The many and varied ways that the industry has changed throughout Lisa’s career so far. [

23.51] From demand planning and inventory to #AI, the trends to look out for in 2024.

[28.43] The varied job roles within supply chain, and why it’s so important to spread the word that there is a place for women in the #industry.

[31.17] Lisa’s advice for women looking to build a career in supply chain.

[34.10] Lisa’s advice to organizations that claim to struggle when it comes to finding female, or other diverse, voices for events and speaking #opportunities.

[39.29] The personal and professional #achievements that have defined Lisa’s life and career.

[43.13] The future for Lisa.