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May Shu, today\u2019s woman in supply chain, has nurtured an impressive career with our friends over at Fastenal. Originally from China, she\u2019s now making waves in the logistics industry state-side. A dynamic and innovative supply chain professional with over 15 years of experience with Fastenal, May has a focus on people development, driving process efficiencies, and developing scalable solutions for tomorrow\u2019s business needs in collaboration with multiple departments across the globe.

Today May will be talking to us about her career so far, her approach to self-improvement and why she stays so loyal to Fastenal.

[03.30] May\u2019s background and how she went from a degree in forestry to a career in logistics.

\u201cThe more I got into it, the more excited I was with the opportunities \u2013 as soon as I accomplished one thing, there was another thing waiting!\u201d

[05.29] May\u2019s role at Fastenal.

[06.37] Why May moved from Shanghai to a small town in the USA \u2013 and how the stability of Fastenal\u2019s culture helped ease the transition.

[09.13] What makes Fastenal such a good company to work for.

\u201cWe invest heavily in people, we have amazing training programs\u2026 and we have a promote from within model.\u201d

[10.25] Supply chain: why May loves it, and why it\u2019s so important.

\xa0\u201cSupply chain is the key piece that connects everything!\u201d

[12.07] How Fastenal\u2019s customer-centric approach makes them such a dynamic and ever-changing business.

[13.59] The challenges May and her team faced in 2020.

[16.11] From continued demand for safety products to the importance of agility and being prepared for the unexpected, the trends and challenges to watch out for in 2021.

[18.34] May\u2019s approach to self-development and building confidence.

\u201cIt\u2019s still a daily challenge \u2013 I\u2019m still building my confidence with a series of small wins every day.\u201d

[22.22] What May has learned about herself on her journey so far, and what the future holds.

\u201cI know that my personal growth is never done.\u201d

[24.04] \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid of stepping out of your comfort zone\u201d \u2013 May\u2019s words of advice for women and girls following in her footsteps.

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Head over to LinkedIn to connect with May and find out more.

As a company focused on supply chain partnerships, Fastenal is proud to sponsor this piece of Women In Supply Chain. With more than 100,000 point-of-use vending machines around the world, Fastenal is dedicated to helping organizations lower their total cost of ownership. Learn more here.

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