What does it take to climb the tallest mountain in Africa — and why would someone take on that challenge in honor of a loved one? In this inspiring episode of Logistics With Purpose®️, we sit down with Kieran Purtill to unpack his extraordinary journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, a climb driven by love, loss, and purpose. Kieran shares the deeply personal motivation behind the expedition — honoring his late mother — and how her legacy shaped every step of the journey. We dive into the physical, logistical, and emotional realities of preparing for and completing such a demanding climb, from months of training to the critical role of teamwork and support along the way. Kieran also reflects on the powerful lessons he learned about resilience, perseverance, mental strength, and community when facing adversity at altitude. Whether you’re an adventurer, someone navigating loss, or simply looking for inspiration to pursue a meaningful goal, this conversation will challenge you to reflect on your own purpose — and remind you that courage and connection can carry you further than you ever imagined.   This episode is hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda,…

What are point solutions? What problems can they solve? Why is it a good approach for companies that are starting out on their automation journeys? In this episode of Supply Chain Now, we have two experts with a combined experience of more than 35 years of experience in materials handling and global supply chain strategy. Both are from Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company that specializes in the design and delivery of distribution and production solutions for clients in the United States, Canada, India, the Middle East, Mexico and South America. Alex Haines is the company’s Manager of New Business Development, and he joins hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson alongside VP of Global Sales and Applications, Matt Kuper. During the conversation, Alex and Matt introduce and explain the merits of a point solutions approach to automating supply chain and warehousing processes. With relatively few barriers to entry, they outline how ‘becoming smart’ can be broken down into manageable pieces and projects which can be taken care of one step at a time. Tune in as the duo draws on their vast experience to provide valuable insights on this and a range of other topics. Listen out for……