In this episode of “Logistics with Purpose,” hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter welcome Aaron Edwards, CEO of the Charles Group, to the show. Aaron shares his journey from finance to advertising, the evolution of his agency, and exciting initiatives like PeduL and First Close. Listen in as their conversation touches on talent retention, work culture post-pandemic, and support for working parents through Family First. Aaron also shares advice for brands and highlights the growing importance of conscious capitalism in the business world. Join us to be inspired and to learn how to come together for positive change.

Operating conditions for supply chains continue to shift faster than most organizations can plan for. Labor pressures, evolving customer expectations, geopolitical uncertainty, and increasingly complex global networks are forcing leaders to rethink how decisions get made and how teams stay aligned when certainty is no longer guaranteed. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton is joined by Mario Morhy, Vice President, Integrated Planning at Sam’s Club, Mike Gomes, Vice President of Supply Chain North America at Perfetti Van Melle, and Rodrigo Alponti, Senior Vice President Global Supply Chain at STADA Group. Together, they reflect on how supply chain leadership has evolved over the past year, moving away from linear optimization toward adaptability, resilience, and closer collaboration with customers and partners. The panel also explores how AI is accelerating the pace of insight and action, enabling faster scenario planning, stronger visibility, and more empowered teams. Rather than replacing people, AI emerges as a decision-making copilot, freeing leaders to focus on risk, tradeoffs, and long-term value. The conversation closes with practical leadership takeaways on learning faster than competitors, asking better questions, and building cultures that can turn volatility into advantage.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, and produced…