Michelle Northey Honored with 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum Award for Innovation

Michelle Northey Honored for Her Role in Supply Chain Innovation

In a significant recognition of her expertise and leadership, Michelle Northey, the Product Director at Loftware, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award in the Pioneers category. This award celebrates exceptional women who have made substantial contributions to innovation in the supply chain sector, demonstrating measurable impacts on their organizations.

Loftware, a global leader in product identification and supply chain collaboration solutions, announced the accolade on August 18, 2026. This award underscores Northey’s critical role in driving innovative strategies that enhance connectivity and efficiency within supply chains across multiple industries.

Northey’s leadership is integral to Loftware’s mission to streamline supply chain processes. As the head of global product strategy, she oversees product management, marketing, user experience, and learning experiences. Her vision leads to the development of solutions like Loftware Connect, a tool designed to facilitate effective collaboration between businesses and their partners. This solution has notably improved supplier integration, accuracy in product identification, compliance, and visibility in complex global operations.

Jim Bureau, CEO of Loftware, praised Northey's transformative impact: "Michelle has played a vital role in how our clients communicate, collaborate, and innovate. Her ability to address client challenges and turn them into forward-thinking, scalable solutions has positioned Loftware at the forefront of supply chain transformation. This distinction showcases her vision, leadership, and commitment to delivering real value to our clients."

With over 25 years of experience in leadership roles within SaaS product management, Northey is well-respected for her bold product strategies and tangible business outcomes. Since joining Loftware, she has restructured the Product Department into a strategically driven engine of innovation, focusing on client results and growth within the platform.

Recently, she spearheaded the strategy and launch of the Loftware Connect initiative, advancing product traceability and customer experience. Under her guidance, Loftware clients have achieved substantial operational and compliance results, with average savings of $1.3 million in operating costs and $750,000 in avoided regulatory fines per incident.

Additionally, Northey is leading Loftware’s AI product strategy, further embedding AI capabilities into product roadmaps and internal operations. This integration is set to enhance productivity, support data-driven decision-making, and deliver additional value to clients by developing AI-driven automation, smart analytics, and comprehensive support capabilities. These initiatives empower businesses to strengthen regulatory compliance, improve traceability, and optimize operational efficiency in increasingly complex global supply chains.

"I am honored to receive this recognition alongside so many inspiring women who are shaping the future of supply chains," Northey stated. "This award reflects the incredible collaboration among our teams, customers, and partners. Together, we are enabling businesses to establish more adaptive, resilient, and intelligent supply chains that improve performance and efficiency on a large scale."

The Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Awards acknowledge women who contribute significantly to the industry through innovation, leadership, mentorship, and measurable impact. Northey's recognition serves as a testament to Loftware's ongoing commitment to advancing technologies that empower businesses to modernize product identification, improve supply chain collaboration, and adapt to an increasingly volatile global market.

For more information about career opportunities at Loftware, visit the Loftware Careers page.

About Loftware

Loftware is the global leader in product identification. Our cloud-based solutions facilitate real-time collaboration, ensure compliance, enhance authenticity, and provide traceability within the supply chain—from product development to consumer engagement. We provide scalable, data-driven labeling and packaging technologies that help businesses accelerate time-to-market, improve efficiency, and connect physical products to digital experiences. Recognized by international brands and backed by over 40 years of innovation, Loftware serves clients across all sectors, with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Slovenia, China, and Singapore.