Aptean Executives and Customer Recognized in 2026 Women in Supply Chain Awards
Event summary
- Three women affiliated with Aptean—Azin Cooksey (Odeko), Kay Fetter, and Jenny Peng—won 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Awards in Rising Star, Trailblazer, and Workforce Innovator categories, respectively.
- Cooksey reduced Odeko’s freight booking error rate from 11% to 2% and tripled shipment volume using Aptean’s TMS.
- Fetter designed an ROI calculator for Aptean’s TMS and helped a chemical customer achieve an 18% efficiency gain.
- Peng expanded Aptean Intelligence, embedding AI across the company’s platform to transform workforce capabilities.
The big picture
Aptean’s recognition in the 2026 Women in Supply Chain Awards highlights its focus on AI-driven supply chain solutions and workforce innovation. The company is positioning itself as a leader in transforming industrial business operations through embedded AI, a trend gaining traction as firms seek efficiency and margin improvements. The awards also underscore the growing emphasis on gender diversity in supply chain leadership, aligning with broader industry shifts toward inclusive talent development.
What we're watching
- AI Adoption
- How Aptean’s AI-first strategy will differentiate it in the competitive enterprise software market.
- Customer Innovation
- Whether Odeko’s success with Aptean’s TMS can be replicated by other customers in different industries.
- Workforce Transformation
- The pace at which AI-driven workforce innovations will scale across Aptean’s global operations.