Logistics with Purpose® Crossover: Miren Oca with Ocaquatics

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, we continue our popular series, Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa as host Scott Luton explores how public-private partnerships are reshaping access to healthcare across Africa, particularly when it comes to affordable, quality medicines. Joined by Anderson Ti-Timi of VillageReach and Trip Allport of XS2Meds, we dive into the complex pharma value chain and the urgent need to build up local private distributors through improved procurement systems, working capital access, and internal infrastructure. Anderson shares insights from the front lines—including a potential new partnership in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—and emphasizes the importance of trust, visibility, and scalable systems. Trip highlights how lessons from 15 years of outsourcing distribution can now be applied across the full value chain to accelerate innovation, integration, and cost reduction. Together, they underscore how collaboration among governments, donors, manufacturers, and distributors is the key to achieving universal health coverage. Whether you’re in global health, supply chain, or looking to make a difference, this conversation is a call to build smarter, stronger, and more connected systems.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton.   Additional Links & Resources…

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Tara Milburn, CEO of Ethical Swag, a Certified B Corporation transforming the promotional products industry with sustainability and purpose. Tara shares her inspiring journey from Montreal to Cape Breton and her diverse career spanning marketing, sports, and even the Vancouver 2010 Olympic bid. She opens up about the importance of family, resilience, and building a company that proves business success can align with positive impact. At Ethical Swag, Tara leads with innovation, technology, and transparency—offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional promo products while creating meaningful work opportunities across communities. She also emphasizes the value of hiring talent based on skills, not geography, and encourages leaders to consider the social and environmental effects of their choices. Tara’s message to entrepreneurs, especially women, is clear: seek diverse perspectives, learn from setbacks, and embrace purpose-driven logistics. This is a conversation about redefining success while prioritizing people and the planet. Don’t miss this episode if you’re passionate about sustainability, entrepreneurship, and building businesses that make a difference.   This episode is hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton.  …