Zero Waste, Clean Water & Millions Fed: A Look at CHEP’s Impact Across Africa

Join us for an enlightening conversation in this episode of Logistics with Purpose as hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter are joined by Kelly Hamblin, a senior program officer at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. With a focus on the critical role of supply chains in global health, particularly in vaccine delivery, Hamblin shares her extensive experience in international development and discusses the challenges faced in logistics, especially in low-resource settings, where efficient supply chains can mean the difference between life and death. Their discussion highlights innovative solutions, such as leveraging partnerships with organizations like Coca-Cola to establish cold chains for vaccine distribution in sub-Saharan Africa. Listen in and gain insight into the foundation’s ambitious goals, including the eradication of polio and the introduction of new vaccines for diseases like tuberculosis and malaria. Learn more about the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to enhance health systems and ensure equitable access to life-saving medicines worldwide. This episode is hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter, and produced by Amanda Luton.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch this episode NOW on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xDdw8gx75BQ Learn more about the Gates Foundation:…

Join us for this week’s episode of The Buzz, as we dive deep into the current landscape of supply chain planning, shedding light on critical shifts in manufacturing and the impacts of mergers and acquisitions Hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa welcome special guest Dr. Madhav Durbha from RELAX Solutions to the show, and they discuss the key insights from the recent Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit, emphasizing the importance of aligning AI advancements with practical business problems. Listen in as their conversation also includes: The evolving Halloween supply chain Challenges of data quality and user adoption in supply chain technologies A focus on culture in successful acquisitions And much more Join the discussion as they uncover the dynamics shaping global supply chains today, from candy sales to corporate strategies.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa, and produced by Amanda Luton and Trisha Cordes.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/LeWEvAYQ5vU Connect with Madhav: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhav-durbha-460a3/ Learn more about RELEX: relexsolutions.com “With That Said” from weekend: https://bit.ly/48vSHrJ U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/scn-us-bank The Not-So-Mysterious Halloween Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/3Utd1UL More US-based companies…