Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive have named Amy Dean, Vice President of Operations at SC Codeworks, as a recipient of the 2025 Women in Supply Chain award in the Rising Stars category. This recognition highlights female leaders whose accomplishments, mentorship, and examples are shaping stronger supply chains and creating new opportunities for women across the logistics industry. The award matters because it underscores the critical role women play in addressing supply chain volatility and technological transformation while fostering diversity in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Dean expressed that such recognition reinforces her career choice in logistics, emphasizing that the work at SC Codeworks helps warehouses and third-party logistics providers use technology to navigate volatility and improve performance. This support not only benefits operations but also opens doors for the next generation of women leaders in the field. The implications of this work extend beyond individual companies to the entire supply chain ecosystem, where technological adoption and skilled leadership are essential for resilience and efficiency.
SC Codeworks has established a reputation for assisting warehouses and 3PLs in managing supply chain challenges through customizable software and responsive support. The company integrates modules such as yard management, transportation brokerage, and predictive analytics into a single enterprise license, offering operational efficiency and long-term partnerships. Dean oversees operations, strategic planning, and customer engagement, ensuring clients leverage the company's flexible Warehouse Management System and white-glove support. With over a decade of experience in IT and logistics, she has helped organizations implement solutions that streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and enable data-driven decision-making.
Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Co-Founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum, praised the award winners for their remarkable contributions despite industry disruptions and economic uncertainty. She noted that these female leaders are strengthening leadership pipelines, enforcing people-first approaches, spearheading new product introductions, and transforming perceptions of women in supply chain. Honorees will be recognized at the Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for November 18-20, 2025, in Clearwater Beach, Florida. This event serves as a platform for networking and knowledge sharing, further amplifying the impact of these leaders on the industry.
