Plenty of global companies have made big headlines with their bold carbon reduction commitments—but how much have logistics played into those goals? Luckily, transport is making its way into the carbon conversation as companies like GoodShipping help organizations replace fossil fuels with biofuel to create carbon insets, effectively reducing…
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Learning to Hang in There: Walking an Unexpected Professional Path with Kelly Barner
Despite its popularity as a profession now, no one grows up intending to work in procurement (no one!) And yet, many people that follow windy roads into the field fall in love once they are there. With supply chains in the spotlight over the last couple of years, procurement professionals have had the opportunity to drive a new range of value through initiatives like…
Insights from the Gartner SC Top 25 and a Supply Chain Symposium Sneak Peek with Mike Griswold
Does your company have a “Chief Ecosystem Officer”? Targeted ESG goals? An eye for automation? The macro trends for this year’s top supply chains and supply chain universities are in, and Scott and Greg are unpacking them with none other than Gartner VP Mike Griswold himself. Hear key takeaways from The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 and The Gartner…
How to Get GoodShipping: Biofueling Carbon Insets with Katarin Van Orshaegen
Plenty of global companies have made big headlines with their bold carbon reduction commitments—but how much have logistics played into those goals? Luckily, transport is making its way into the carbon conversation as companies like GoodShipping help organizations replace fossil fuels with biofuel to create carbon insets, effectively reducing…
Boots on the Ground in Shanghai, China feat. Jeffrey Goldstein, President of ONWARD Global
The distance between the United States is far, and that statement remains true whether you are describing geography, culture, or business practices. But how much of what we have been led to believe about the country with the world’s second largest economy is true and how much is hype? We decided to ask someone who is there, making a living bridging the gaps…
How to Make Sustainability More Sustainable with Mike Griswold of Gartner
Mike Griswold is the Vice President of Research at Gartner, specializing in retail with a particular focus on forecasting and replenishment. He is responsible for Gartner’s annual Top 25 Supply Chain ranking and joins Supply Chain Now on a monthly basis to discuss the latest in retail supply chains from an analyst’s perspective. As part of this year’s ‘Top 25’ conversations…
The Ins & Outs of Offsets With Carbonfund.org’s Linda Kelly
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…
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…