At the end of the day on June 7, the Communauté des Femmes en Supply Chain, numerous women and even a few men took part in an exceptional Webinar. Annie Saillard, Vice President Operation Digital & Integrated Solutions at ALSTOM and Stéphanie Rott, Director of Operations at GUERLAIN answered questions from Marie-Laure Furgala, Director of ISLI. Participants discovered authentic, accessible and inspiring women.

This question-and-answer game focused on :

1. career management ;
2. advice from one professional to another, but also from one woman to another;
3. what inspires them every day;
4. who they are.

Finally, Annie and Stéphanie answered questions from several participants on equal pay, career development, working abroad or on the contrary working in France as a foreigner, and also on how to balance family and professional life with responsibilities and even travel.

These 2 testimonials are intended to nourish, enrich and inspire as many women as possible, whether they are working, studying or looking for career guidance. We also believe that these exchanges and this moment of sharing can be of benefit to men, employees, managers and recruiters in the Supply Chain.

So why join a women's professional network? What are the advantages for career advancement? Here are just some of the reasons put forward by the recently formed Women in Supply Chain community:

• Support and mentoring: a space where women can support each other, share experiences and challenges, and receive advice and mentoring from successful women in their field. These interactions can boost self-confidence, offer unique perspectives and help overcome professional obstacles.

• Professional development: the opportunity to take part in workshops, conferences or private physical events. These opportunities enable women to acquire new skills, career advice, exclusive information, improve their knowledge and develop their network.

• Networking: the chance to cultivate your network with other women in leadership or influential positions in various fields. These relationships can foster collaborations, employment opportunities, partnerships and the exchange of resources.

• Advocacy and empowerment: women's professional networks often play a key role in promoting gender equality and empowering women in the world of work. They can help raise awareness of the specific issues facing women, defend their rights and create a more inclusive working environment.

It's important to note that joining a women's professional network isn't exclusive, and doesn't mean opting out of mixed networks. Rather, it's about complementing your existing network and benefiting from a specific space to exchange and connect with other women with similar experiences.

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