Can businesses help solve one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges? In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Jesse Langley, CEO of Lotus Sustainables, to explore how innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and supply chain collaboration are reducing our dependence on single-use plastic bags. Jesse shares his remarkable journey from serving in the U.S. Navy to leading a global sustainability company that has already diverted more than 6.5 billion plastic bags from landfills. Together, they discuss why changing consumer behavior is so difficult, the role legislation plays in accelerating sustainability, and how businesses can create products that are better for both people and the planet. The conversation also explores leadership during uncertainty, the power of B Corps and Conscious Capitalism, sustainable innovation, resilient supply chains, and why solving environmental problems starts with building better partnerships. Whether you’re a supply chain professional, sustainability leader, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about creating positive impact, this episode offers practical insights and inspiring ideas for building a better future. In this episode you’ll learn: Why legislation may be the biggest driver of reducing single-use plastics How Lotus Sustainables has diverted over 6.5 billion plastic bags from landfills What…

The supply chain landscape continues to shift at record speed, and on today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter unpack the leadership decisions, technology investments, and strategic partnerships shaping what’s next for global supply chains. From the evolving relationship between Amazon and UPS to the growing influence of AI in procurement, this episode cuts through the noise to focus on what’s practical, scalable, and impactful. Welcome to The Buzz powered by EPG! Scott and Kim dive into the biggest stories influencing supply chain strategy today, with help from special guest Scott McFee, CEO of SpendHQ. Together, they discuss: How Amazon’s expanding logistics footprint is reshaping UPS’s operations and long-term strategy Why leadership turnover is creating disruption across supply chains, according to new Gartner research What Oracle’s latest findings reveal about AI’s real impact on procurement productivity How SpendHQ’s investment in Sligo AI is unlocking smarter, data-driven purchasing decisions – Lessons from Cowart Seafood’s digital transformation – and what legacy businesses can learn from it How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s leadership principles still apply to today’s supply chain leaders This episode offers timely insights for executives navigating change, technology adoption, and organizational resilience – with…