As the senior vice president of supply chain and logistics at Wal-greens Co., business success means a lot to me. But, over the years, I've realized that kind of success is only part of the story. What we do as corporate citizens matters just as much.Ever since my son was diagnosed with autism in 1995, I've worried about him. How will he spend his days after "aging out" of the school system? Will any company ever hire him? Ironically, I began heading up the Supply Chain and Logistics Division around the same time as the diagnosis. I wanted to become a more inclusive employer but was timid because I didn't want to seem to be putting my personal life ahead of my professional responsibilities.
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