In this episode of Everything is Logistics, host Blythe Brumleve speaks with Heidi Hoffman, partner at ON Partners, about their strategy of recruiting when it comes to procurement and sustainability in the supply chain industry. During the convo, they discuss the importance of nonconformity and how it can lead to innovative solutions. Hoffman explains her approach to recruitment and finding the best candidates, not just based on traditional qualifications but also considering strategic mindset and new industry developments.In addition, we also discuss ON Partners' new 2023 Executive Women Impact Report and the company's findings on the growing role of women in leadership positions. LINKS: Heidi's profile on the ON Partners websiteON Partner's 2023 Executive Women Impact ReportTIMESTAMPS:[00:02:33] Changing profile of supply chain.[00:06:13] Supply Chain's Evolution.[00:07:32] Procurement and sustainability.[00:11:01] Procurement's role in sustainability.[00:15:40] Importance of sustainability and ESG.[00:20:03] Exciting innovations in supply chain.[00:22:18] Women in supply chain.[00:26:03] Women's self-doubt in job applications.[00:32:52] Supply Chain Education.[00:36:27] Embracing diversity in supply chain.[00:37:42] Logistics and Supply Chain.Feedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know.-----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! SPI Logistics has been a Day 1 supporter of this podcast which is why we're proud to promote them in every episode. During that time, we've gotten to know the team and their agents to confidently say they are the best home for freight agents in North America for 40 years and counting. Listen to past episodes to hear why. CargoRex is the search engine for the logistics industry—connecting LSPs with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.