55: Network Transformation in Supply Chain with Erin Mitchell

She Supply Chains Podcast
3 days ago
2 min read

What if the most powerful tool for shaping your career isn’t a skill or a title — but the relationships you build along the way?

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Mitchell — a logistics expert, operations leader, and proud “logistics nerd” — whose career spans from major corporations to the fast-paced world of startups. Erin shares how embracing discomfort, asking better questions, and staying deeply connected to people have shaped her leadership style and operational success.

From managing mega distribution center projects to navigating decision fatigue across complex supply chains, Erin breaks down what it takes to build high-performing teams and scale operations with intention. She reflects on her transition from a global enterprise to a smaller, more agile startup — where employee engagement, clarity of priorities, and rapid decision-making look completely different.

Erin also dives into the interplay between technology and operations, emphasizing how the right tools can support better modeling, improve decision-making, and reduce friction across the supply chain. Her commitment to servant leadership, diversity, and creating positive work environments offers a powerful roadmap for leaders at every level.

Whether you're early in your supply chain career or leading large teams, Erin’s insights are equal parts practical, inspiring, and refreshingly honest.

In this episode, we discuss:

(00:18) Transitioning from Corporate to Startup Life
(03:06) The Importance of People in Logistics
(05:53) Key Metrics for Supply Chain Success
(09:04) Leading Mega Distribution Center Projects
(11:56) Understanding & Managing Decision Fatigue
(15:09) YMX Logistics: Delivering Turnkey Solutions
(17:58) Mindset Shift: From Corporate Giant to Startup
(19:01) Building an Agile Organization
(22:05) Lessons from Large Organizations
(25:29) Engagement & Diversity Initiatives

Listen in for more can't-miss insights from Erin — including the leadership lessons she continues to carry forward and the mindset that enables her to tackle complexity with confidence.