Sustainability plays an essential role in shaping the future of supply chains – take your first steps to going green here. In this episode, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter engage with seasoned experts Paul Delbar and Bart Verbruggen from OMP to illuminate the complexities and opportunities of sustainable supply chain planning. Throughout their discussion, they emphasize the proactive steps required for meaningful sustainability initiatives, the challenges of integrating sustainability into traditional models, and the importance of educating and empowering teams to drive change. Whether you’re responsible for supply chain operations, interested in sustainability, or looking for ways to meet increasing consumer and investor demands for greener practices, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to help you navigate your sustainability journey.

The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! In this week’s Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson were joined by Dave Wheeler, Chief Operating Officer at New Balance. The discussion focused on the importance of digital transformation in the supply chain industry. Wheeler emphasized the need for clean, accurate data to drive successful digital transformation. He also highlighted the importance of starting with business goals before implementing technology. Listen in on the analysis of the top stories in supply chain, and also discussion on the role of generative AI in improving business processes and the importance of workforce in any type of transformation. Learn how New Balance is taking the company’s digital transformation to the next level, and more!