Stacie Melody Named Recipient of 2025 Women in Supply Chain Award

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This award recognizes female supply chain leaders whose achievements, mentorship, and example are shaping opportunities for women across every level of the industry.

Dublin, OH, August 20, 2025 — Food Logistics, the only publication dedicated to the global cold food supply chain, and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire end-to-end supply chain, have named Stacie Melody, Communications and Engagement Manager at EASE Logistics, as a winner of the 2025 Women in Supply Chain Award. This recognition celebrates female leaders whose accomplishments, mentorship, and example are paving the way for women at every level of the supply chain.

Stacie earned this honor for her transformative impact at EASE and within the community. In her role, she has elevated company culture and brand presence through innovative employee engagement initiatives, corporate social responsibility programs, and strategic partnerships.

Over the past year, she led award-winning community outreach, strengthened employee recognition and wellness efforts, and advanced branding and marketing initiatives, all while supporting the growth of cross-functional teams. She also serves as a mentor and advocate for others in the industry. Beyond EASE, Stacie extends her impact as a board member of the Family Mentor Foundation, reflecting her deep commitment to both the company’s culture and the broader community.

“Stacie is one of those rare leaders who can inspire change at every level within our organization, across the industry, and throughout the community,” said Abbi Failla, Executive Vice President of Business Operations at EASE. “She brings equal parts innovation, accountability, and heart to everything she does, making her not only an incredible asset to EASE but also a role model for women in supply chain.”

Stacie exemplifies the EASE difference by blending operational expertise with purpose-driven leadership, demonstrating how innovation, empathy, and resilience can strengthen both people and business.

“Every year, the award winners amaze me. Regardless of the disruptions, economic uncertainty, and other industry challenges, these women in supply chain winners are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Co-Founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum. “In correlation with the theme of this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum, these female logistics leaders are rising up; they’re strengthening leadership pipelines, enforcing a people-first leadership approach, spearheading new product introductions, and transforming the way the industry views women in supply chain. I couldn’t be more proud of this year’s winners.” Go to https://sdce.me/rxh91fyk to view the full list of winners. Recipients will be honored at this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum, set to take place Nov. 18-20, 2025 in Clearwater Beach, Fla.

Go to www.WomenInSupplyChainForum.com to register and learn more.

About EASE Logistics

EASE takes an entirely different approach to logistics. Founded as a simple brokerage with a highly responsive and personalized customer service model, today we’re a full-service logistics leader where humanity and technology drive. We’re committed to delivering success 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, because we know that getting it right makes all the difference. Visit https://easelogistics.com/ to learn more.

About Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including executives in the food sector (growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers and grocers) and the logistics section (transportation, warehousing, distribution, software and technology) who share a mutual interest in the operations and business aspects of the global cold food supply chain. Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com and www.SDCExec.

About IRONMARKETS

IRONMARKETS, formerly known as AC Business Media, is a leading business-to-business media and buyer engagement platform with a portfolio of renowned brands in heavy construction, asphalt, concrete, paving, rental, sustainability, landscape, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain markets. IRONMARKETS delivers relevant, cutting-edge content to its audiences through its industry-leading digital properties, trade shows, conferences, videos, magazines, webinars, and newsletters. It also provides advertisers the analytics, data, and ability to reach their target audience. Learn more at https://www.iron.markets.