In this inspiring episode of Logistics with Purpose®, Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Hannah Cox, founder of betternotstop and the Better Business Network, to explore what it truly means to live and lead with purpose. From her early days in the music industry to launching a global movement for sustainable business, Hannah shares the deeply personal story behind her mission—including the powerful advice from her father that became the foundation for her work. She also dives into her extraordinary challenge of running 100 marathons in 100 days to raise $1 million and drive meaningful change. Tune in to hear how Hannah is helping leaders rethink success, build values-driven organizations, and create a better world—one bold step at a time. Key Learnings: Why purpose—not profit alone—is the future of business What truly makes people happy (based on real-world global insights) The mindset behind running 100 marathons in 100 days The power of community in driving sustainable change How businesses can align impact, leadership, and profitability Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking more meaning in your work, this episode offers a powerful reminder: when you follow your purpose, you don’t just build a career—you build…

In this episode of Supply Chain Now and ongoing Now Generation series, Scott W. Luton is joined by Professor Catarina Carvalho, faculty member at Columbia University and Associate Principal at Arup, alongside Briana Stregiel from Columbia Business School, Curran Murphy, Distribution Planning Manager at Louis Vuitton, and Ingrid Eck, Graduate Student, M.S. in Sustainability Management at Columbia University. Together, they share how the next wave of supply chain leaders is already tackling complex challenges across sustainability, data, and global operations. The conversation highlights how diverse backgrounds, from luxury fashion and food systems to natural gas trading, help students bridge classroom learning to real global challenges. Topics such as decarbonization, scope 3 emissions, climate risk, and cross-functional collaboration take center stage as each guest shares what drives them most. Their perspectives reveal a generation that is not only career-focused but deeply motivated to create meaningful change. Catarina also shares insights into how Columbia’s program intentionally develops well-rounded leaders by bridging academic rigor with hands-on, real-world practitioner expertise. This episode offers a glimpse of how the next generation is approaching the supply chain with curiosity, adaptability, and a strong sense of purpose.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, and produced…