Los Angeles — September 16, 2024 — 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, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, named Alexandra Griffon as one of the winners of this year’s Women in Supply Chain Award, which honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.
“Every year, this award continues to amaze me. But this year especially, it’s all about the quality of the submissions. These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations, and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Co-Founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum.
“New this year, the award was broken down into Rising Stars, Trailblazers, DEI Pioneer and Workforce Innovator. From there, we named an overall winner per category and then four honorable mentions per category. This year’s applications were superb and made it next to impossible to just pick one winner. I’m so proud of these women and their achievements. We’re just getting started.
“Women are reshaping the landscape of supply chain management with their unparalleled contributions, igniting growth and fostering innovation across the industry. Their presence not only enriches the workforce but also brings a myriad of perspectives essential for tackling intricate challenges and refining global operations. The Women in Supply Chain award stands as a beacon, celebrating and amplifying their remarkable achievements,” Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, founder of Let’s Talk Supply Chain podcast and Blended Pledge, both sponsors of the Women in Supply Chain award.
"Congratulations to all the winners, everyone who was nominated and all those making an impact. This recognition honors the courage and dedication of all incredible people who work hard every day. This award is a testament to their unwavering commitment and profound impact on the field.”
About Alexandra Griffon:
BlueCargo Co-Founder and CEO, Recipient of 2024 Women in Supply Chain Awards - Rising Star
With a background in corporate finance and further specialization from UC Berkeley, Alexandra met her future business partner, Laura Theveniau. It was during their master's program that the concept for BlueCargo was ignited. In 2018, it ultimately gained early support from the prestigious Y Combinator accelerator program.
Under Alexandra's leadership, BlueCargo has transformed from a humble startup of two into a team of 40 experts. The platform is an award-winning tool that meticulously audits freight invoices and grants real-time visibility into container movement through ports. BlueCargo offers its users the tools to mitigate unnecessary costs related to freight fees, including detention and demurrage fees, addressing the challenge of non-compliant and erroneous billing.
Alexandra's dedication to innovation has propelled BlueCargo's impressive expansion, and her insights are in high demand. She frequently addresses industry forums and conferences, sharing her forward-looking perspective on Freight costs and solutions.
BlueCargo is a member of esteemed industry associations, including the Harbor Trucking Association, the Bi-State, the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), the Home Furnishing Association (HFA), and NiTL (National Industrial Transportation League), the AAFA (American Apparel and Footwear Association), and the AgTC (Agriculture Transportation Coalition). Go to https://www.bluecargo.io/
About Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including executives in the food sector (growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers and grocers) and the logistics section (transportation, warehousing, distribution, software and technology) who share a mutual interest in the operations and business aspects of the global cold food supply chain. Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com and www.SDCExec.
About IRONMARKETS
IRONMARKETS, formerly known as AC Business Media, is a leading business-to-business media and buyer engagement platform with a portfolio of renowned brands in heavy construction, asphalt, concrete, paving, rental, sustainability, landscape, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain markets. IRONMARKETS delivers relevant, cutting-edge content to its audiences through its industry-leading digital properties, trade shows, conferences, videos, magazines, webinars, and newsletters. It also provides advertisers the analytics, data, and ability to reach their target audience. Learn more at https://www.iron.markets.
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