400,000 hectares of Amazonian rain forest conserved. 40 billion pounds of carbon dioxide emissions neutralized. 240 projects in 25 different countries. We could go on, but you get the idea. Carbonfund.org is doing big things by making it easy for businesses to reduce and offset their climate impact through the purchase of carbon offsets. Cohosts Kristi and…
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Giving Forward at the Reverse Logistics Association Conference with Claudia Freed
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…
The Power of Connectivity and Circularity with Eric Aparicio from Yamaha Corporation of America
Host Scott Luton was joined by Eric Aparicio, Senior Director of Strategic Marketing at Yamaha Corporation of America, the largest musical instrument manufacturer in the world. Even though reverse logistics is not part of his formal role, Yamaha allows team members the flexibility to invest time in things that are of interest to them…
The Supply Chain Buzz for February 14th with Scott Luton and Greg White
Is port congestion going away for good? How will potential conflict in Ukraine impact the global supply chain? Where are all the coffee cups?! It’s time for the weekly buzz and Scott and Greg are fired up about the latest supply chain headlines. Tune in to here their hot takes on avocados, computer chips, cold storage and more.
TECHquila Sunrise Classic: Stop Talking – ACT. Building Sustainable Logistics Initiatives
You’ve heard of cargo ships. But what about cargo … bikes? When it comes to emissions-free logistics and last-mile delivery, DB Schenker is clearing the path to sustainability with repurposed sea containers, electric vehicles, and other innovative forms of transport. In this classic TECHquila Sunrise episode, Greg chats with Chief Commercial Officer Peter Stangeland about…
How to Make a Lot of Noise on Supply Chain Excellence With Azuka Okeke
Like many of us, Azuka Okeke once thought supply chain was boring–until it became clear what a profound impact it had on everything from public health to global problem solving. Now, as CEO of the Africa Resource Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management, she’s working to encourage local manufacturing in Nigeria as a key component for…
3 Trends Shaping the New Liquidation Landscape with B-Stock Solutions CEO Howard Rosenberg
Hailing from an entrepreneurial family, Howard Rosenberg was no stranger to the power of taking charge to solve a problem. And selling to liquidators was a problem desperately in need of solving prior to the arrival of the online marketplace. Join co-hosts Scott and Tony Sciarrotta as they chat with Howard about his lessons learned at eBay, the rise of his company…
A Real-Time Review of BFCM 2021 & a Peek into the Future of the Retail x eCommerce Ecosystem
One of the parts of the economy where businesses observed the greatest spike in 2020 was ecommerce. With consumers staying home, people in all market segments increased the quantity and value of the purchases they made online. If we assume this trend will continue into the future, it is fair to question whether Black Friday and even Cyber Monday will continue…
Redefining Intimate Apparel in the Age of Sustainability with ThirdLove’s Marcus Chung
Redefining the standards of the intimate apparel industry, filling punching bags and saving turtles. All in a day’s work for ThirdLove’s Marcus Chung. He’s led sustainability initiatives at some of the country’s top retailers, including Stitch Fix and Gap Inc. In this episode, he joins cohosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter to share his reflections on the evolution of corporate…
Powering a new age of manufacturing: Featuring Allison Grealis and Allison Giddens
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome Allison Giddens and Allison Grealis with Women in Manufacturing to the show.
Why Supply Chain Is a Human Industry: Lessons in Leadership with Howard University’s Rachel Clark
Global planning, project management and global supplier management at Cisco. Global supply chain operations at Northdrop Grumman. Founder of Waves of Change, a non-profit focused on driving racial equity through sustainability. You might be picturing a 30-year supply chain veteran at this point, but these credentials are just the beginning of what…
Putting Social Responsibility and Sustainability First: Bob Dalton with Sackcloth & Ashes
In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, powered by Supply Chain Now and Vector Global Logistics, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Liliana Sanchez welcome Bob Dalton with Sackcloth & Ashes to the podcast.