In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast, host Nathan Chaney interviews Katie Date, the Senior Vice President of Industry Relations and Strategic Initiatives at Manifest. Katie shares her journey from her upbringing in Minnesota to her career in supply chain, including her time at MIT and her current role at Manifest. The conversation covers her experiences, the impact of COVID-19 on the supply chain industry, the importance of women's initiatives, and what makes the Manifest event unique. Katie also offers advice for young professionals navigating their careers.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Katie Date and Her Role01:51 Katie's Upbringing and Early Influences09:59 Transition to MIT and Career Development11:54 Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chain13:35 Women's Initiative in Supply Chain17:13 Joining Manifest and Its Growth20:43 The Unique Experience of Manifest24:48 Creating Connections at Manifest27:56 Team Dynamics Behind Manifest31:16 The Importance of Voices in Supply Chain32:20 Advice to Young Katie33:33 Teasers for the Upcoming Event Surgere is the official sponsor of The Supply Chaney Podcast for 2026. Surgere’s singular focus is building AI-powered, frictionless supply chains that result in real time, end-to-end visibility with 99.9% accuracy for partners and customers.

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