Sackcloth + Ashes produces 14,000 blankets a month using 75-100% recycled materials with a goal of donating 1 million blankets to homeless shelters by 2024. And to think, it all started with one inspirational coffee sleeve. In this classic Logistics with Purpose episode, produced in partnership with Vector Global Logistics…
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Turning Waste Products into Treasure Featuring Joy Hicks
Many large companies have individuals or teams who are responsible for sustainability, but, in the end, sustainability is everyone’s job. It is truly a cross-functional initiative. Joy Hicks is the Senior Manager of Sustainability with the Home Depot. She and her team are responsible for everything from the products Home Depot sells in their stores…
How to Build and Measure Sustainable Supply Chains with SAP’s Mark Averskog and IBM’s Rajesh Ray
What makes a supply chain sustainable … and how do you measure it? In this episode, Scott and Greg dive into that very question with the help of IBM’s Rajesh Ray and SAP’s Mark Averskog. Tune in to learn more about how IBM and SAP are extending their 50-year partnership to help companies practice responsible sourcing…
The Supply Chain Buzz for August 15th: Digital Transformers Edition
You’ve heard of SaaS, but what about SCaaS? Are we headed toward a future filled with outsourced supply chains? There’s one way to find out: the Supply Chain Buzz: Digital Transformers edition! Tune in as Scott, Greg and Kevin L. Jackson peer into the digital future to discuss how collaborative relationships will determine the success of digitally…
Sustainability and Profitability: The Ripple Effect of Shipping Less Air
Parcel shipping is at the heart of e-commerce operations. Despite this, many shippers don’t realize that small changes to their cartons or packing can yield dramatic cost savings and SCOPE-3 emissions reduction. In this webinar, we’ll explore the compounding effect of using the right size cartons, and optimizing how they’re packed…
Dial P for Procurement Crossover: Does the CHIPS Act provide the Helpful Incentives the U.S. needs?
On July 27th, the Senate passed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. It is now awaiting President Biden’s signature. Proponents of the bill say it will reduce U.S. dependence on foreign producers of semiconductor chips by building manufacturing capabilities at home. Skeptics – which oddly include both progressive Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and…
Does the CHIPS Act provide the Helpful Incentives the U.S. needs?
On July 27th, the Senate passed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. It is now awaiting President Biden’s signature. Proponents of the bill say it will reduce U.S. dependence on foreign producers of semiconductor chips by building manufacturing capabilities at home. Skeptics – which oddly include both progressive Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and…
Sustainability: The Future of Freight Emission Visibility and Reduction
Everyone in the supply chain wants to be more sustainable, but it can be hard to know where to start and which actions will really move the needle. Redwood Logistics recently announced a sustainability partnership with Cloverly that will bring together flexible access to data powered by the logistics integration platform RedwoodConnect and instant…
Why Retailers Must Optimize Their Digital Channels (And How to Do It) with DHL’s Nabil Malouli
eCommerce is having a moment, but can retailers meet that moment with the right strategies and tools? In this episode, Scott and Greg chat with DHL SVP of Global eCommerce Nabil Malouli on the evolution of digital channels over the last five years, why social commerce is the new frontier, how reverse logistics can make or break profitability…
How Yamaha Empowers Expression with Eric Aparicio
Early in his career, Eric Aparicio realized he wanted to work at a company with a deeper purpose, and that’s exactly what he found at Yahama. Now, as the senior director of strategic marketing, he gets to share the Yamaha story with a growing audience. In this episode, Eric joins cohosts Kristi and Monica to discuss how Yahama empowers…
Ask Mike Griswold Anything!
Ever wish you had your own on-call expert for all things supply chain? Well, this is your chance! In this episode, Mike Griswold of Gartner answers your questions on all of today’s pressing headlines. From the grocery sector meeting the moment with new technologies to the promise of blockchain, the expectations of ESG and the need to vet suppliers, Mike covers it…
Scott’s Favorite Episodes: Giving Forward with Claudia Freed, CEO of EALGreen
Host Scott Luton was joined by Claudia Freed, President & CEO of EALgreen, where she helps students get an education beyond high school. By helping logistics companies offload unneeded equipment, she helps technical schools train new drivers – starting them down the path of productive a lifelong career…