Columbus, OH—Sept. 18, 2023 — Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of products through the global cold food supply chain, and Supply & Demand Chain Executive has named Michelle Manley, Director of Customer Relations at FST Logistics, as a winner of this year’s Women in Supply Chain Award.
Michelle has over 25 years of supply chain experience being in a leadership position for most of her career. She has been a crucial part of the growth FST has seen over the last decade. As the Director of Customer Relations, Michelle helps manage our customers from a strategic level and oversees all business reviews Additionally, she is a part of contract negotiations, and important logistics/warehousing initiatives.
Brad Wright, President of FST Logistics, spoke about his excitement for Michelle receiving this award. “FST is fortunate to have worked with some of the largest food brands in the world for many years. Michelle’s impact has been invaluable in facilitating those relationships and keeping their supply chains functioning at a high level. Her passion for serving others, especially her team, customers, and community, is incredible. And her work ethic is unmatched. I couldn’t find anyone else more deserving of this award.”
FST is thankful for all Michelle has done and her devotion to the company. Her drive to contribute to the success of the company has led her to receive the utmost respect from her fellow owners.
Learn more about the Women in Supply Chain Award
This award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship, and examples set a foundation for women at all levels of a company’s supply chain network.
“It is important that we empower, recognize, and elevate these achievements through initiatives like the Women in Supply Chain Award, as seen through the overwhelming response. Congratulations to all the winners, those who nominated others, and the bravery of those who nominated themselves,” adds Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, founder of Let’s Talk Supply Chain podcast and Blended Pledge project, both exclusive sponsors of the Women in Supply Chain award.
See the full list of winners for this award. Recipients will be honored at this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum, set to take place Nov. 14-15, 2023, in Atlanta. Go to www.WomenInSupplyChainForum.com to register and learn more.