Jenny Perlitch, CEO of Perlitch Transport, was named one of Food Logistics' and Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2024 Women in Supply Chain award winners in the Trailblazers category.
With nearly two decades of experience in transport and logistics, Perlitch continually demonstrates resilience, determination, and an unwavering work ethic within the industry.
Her story begins with humble beginnings. Born in Ukraine, she moved to Germany as a young girl with only a couple of hundred dollars before immigrating to Canada at the age of 18. There, she pursued studies in computer science and explored real estate and investments. After a summer job in logistics, she bought a truck and started her own transport company. Today, under Perlitch's guidance, Perlitch Transport developed a proprietary transportation management system (TMS) tailored to the specific needs of Perlitch Transport and their clients. And, over the next 12 months, she aims to propel Perlitch Transport to even greater heights through ambitious expansion initiatives.
Perlitch sat down with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, founder of Let's Talk Supply Chain podcast and Blended Pledge program, both presenting sponsors of the Women in Supply Chain award and the Women in Supply Chain Forum, to discuss the lessons learned as a woman and immigrant in supply chain, the importance of supporting diversity within the transportation industry, and why a computer science background is so compatible with a career in supply chain.
CLICK HERE to watch the interview. To see more interviews with Women in Supply Chain winners, visit the Women in Supply Chain series, produced by Let's Talk Supply Chain and hosted by Sarah Barnes-Humphrey.
CLICK HERE to learn more about this year's Women in Supply Chain winners, presented by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
This series would not be possible without the collaboration and partnership between Food Logistics, Supply & Demand Chain Executive and the Women in Supply Chain Forum with Let's Talk Supply Chain and Blended Pledge. This partnership celebrates the transformative impact women leaders have on the supply chain industry, driving innovation, resilience, and inclusivity. These awards shine a spotlight on trailblazers who are breaking barriers and shaping the future of supply chain management. And the Forum fosters meaningful conversations, networking, and collaboration to empower the next generation of leaders. By recognizing and amplifying these achievements, this initiative inspires progress across the industry. Join us in celebrating these extraordinary women and championing diversity—nominate a leader, attend the forum, and be part of this powerful movement shaping the future of supply chains.
