The Buzz: Interos.ai 2025 Women in Supply Chain Award Winners

Jun 6, 2025

In this enlightening discussion, Jennifer Bisceglie, Founder of Interos.ai, is joined by fellow 2025 Women in Supply Chain Award winners Jane Ganina and Mahnoor Khokhar. They spotlight the pressing need for innovation in securing critical raw materials and tackling the challenges women face in the industry. The conversation emphasizes the importance of mentorship, inclusive environments, and diverse skill sets to drive transformation. Expect insights on aviation, agriculture, and actionable strategies for resilience in global supply chains!

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INSIGHT

Critical Raw Material Shortfalls Loom

Europe and North America face massive critical raw material shortfalls despite efforts.
Innovation and alternative materials like sodium-ion batteries are crucial to reduce dependency and sustain growth.

ANECDOTE

Scaling Satellite Supply Chain

Jane Ganina led building a new team and processes at Telesat to support a major satellite broadband project.
Scaling from one or two satellites to nearly 200 was a significant supply chain challenge.

ANECDOTE

Speeding Part Retrieval with API

Mahnoor Khokhar’s team built an API to connect vertical lift modules with inventory systems, speeding part retrieval.
This innovation reduced retrieval time from five minutes to less than one minute, enhancing efficiency.

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On today's episode of The Buzz, we focus on the critical need for innovation and adaptability within the supply chain sector, particularly in the context of securing essential raw materials and addressing the challenges faced by women in the field. Welcome to The Buzz!

This week, hosts Scott Luton and Koray Kose welcome the 2005 Interos.ai Women in Supply Chain award winners, Jennifer BIsceglie with Interos.ai, Jane Ganina with Telestat Canada, and Mahnoor Khokhar with Porter Airlines. Listen in as they discuss:

An update on the aviation and farm equipment sectors
The focus on securing critical raw materials
The outstanding achievements of women in the supply chain field
The importance of innovation, mentorship, and creating inclusive environments to attract and retain female talent in supply chain roles
The strategic role of supply chain in organizations and the need for diverse skill sets to drive industry transformation

Join us as we explore actionable strategies that can reshape the future of supply chain management, ensuring resilience and inclusivity in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Additional Links & Resources:

With That Said: https://bit.ly/43HXxAk
What Europe and North America Must Do to Avoid a Massive Critical Raw Material Shortfall: https://bit.ly/3Hm32gi
Check out Easy Post's Forge: https://bit.ly/4dO1GqW
The Future of Supply Chain is Female: https://supplychaindigital.com/sustainability/parts-town-women-in-supply-chain
Kose Advisory: https://www.koseadvisory.com/
Connect with Jennifer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-bisceglie-3328b2
Learn more about Interos.ai: https://www.interos.ai/
Connect with Jane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-ganina-877b8720/
Learn more about Telestat Canada: https://www.telesat.com/
Connect with Mahnoor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahnoor-khokhar-981298127/
Learn more about Porter Airlines: https://www.flyporter.com/en-ca/
Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now
Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join
Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk
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WEBINAR- When to Walk Away from Warehouse AI - and When to Go All In: https://bit.ly/4dFgCYq

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Koray Kose and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-interos-ai-women-supply-chain-award-winners-1438