Logistics with Purpose

If you're on the hunt for top talent, this is the moment to tune in. Kristi chats with Chris Chancey, Founder & CEO of Amplio Recruiting, a staffing agency that helps companies hire dependable employees from the refugee workforce, and Harris Amani, one of Amplio's great success stories. Learn more about the most diverse square mile in America, Afghanistan's most popular sports (including volle...

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 expression through music, the company's reverse logistics and...

What does it take to turn an idea into an organization that makes a difference? Jeff Shinabarger would be the one to ask. He founded Plywood People, an Atlanta nonprofit leading a community of startups doing good. In this episode, he shares some of the Plywood process with Enrique and Kristi, along with his views on the current landscape of the nonprofit world. Tune in to hear how business quizzes...

Who powers the world's most powerful logistics network? That would be Dan March, CEO of WCAworld, the world's largest network of independent freight forwarders. But he doesn't do it alone, and it's the communal spirit shared by WCAworld's 10,841 member offices that helped the company form the WCA Foundation and ultimately send life-saving relief around the world, including to those affected by the...

After launching two businesses and snagging his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Davis Smith was ready for something different. So why not change the world? Drawing from his childhood family adventures across Latin America, he launched Cotopaxi to eradicate poverty through unique, sustainably sourced outdoor gear. Don't miss this chance to hear the whole story as Enri...

Dr. Kevin Strathy doesn't just spend his days performing life-changing reconstructive surgery. As the Founder of Liberia Medical Relief, he's also making sure emerging Liberian clinicians have the training they need to succeed while coordinating medical supply shipment and distribution in the country. Don't miss the chance to learn more about his organization's incredible work as he joins Kristi a...

If you're a supply chain professional interested in supporting Ukrainians as the Russia-Ukraine war continues, you don't want to miss this episode with Procure 4 Peace founders Antti Suorsa, Sammeli Sammalkorpi and Volodymyr Vorobey. Join Enrique and Maureen as they chat with these dynamic change-makers about the journey that led them to procurement and how they answered the call for support at th...

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 supplier diversity and sustain...

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 carbon emissions within the industry. Learn more abou...

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 Monica join Senior Vice President of Prog...

So you want to help. Now how do you actually pull it off? Look no further than Soles4Souls CEO Buddy Teaster for answers on how to turn goodwill into on-the-ground impact. In this episode, he joins co-hosts Enrique and Kristi to talk about the behind-the-scenes realities of creating opportunity, delivering agency and preserving the dignity of those served. Learn more about the value of the micro e...

Approximately 9 million people will die this year because of a lack of food---but they don't have to. That's where SERV International comes in. In this episode, co-hosts Kristi Porter and Monica Roesch chat with Chief Development Officer Adili Kea on how the organization is taking big steps to end hunger sustainably. Tune in to learn more about Adili's journey from selling pastries in Kenya to wel...

What does it take to be a CEO of a nonprofit that serves millions of people around the world by delivering critical medicines and healthcare supplies? Look no further than Steve Stirling, CEO of MAP International to find out. In this classic episode of Logistics With Purpose, produced in partnership with Vector Global Logistics, discover Steve's courage, determination, compassion and focus as he s...

Highly complex fragmented supply chains may create a competitive advantage for the companies that build and maintain them, but the same isn’t necessarily true for all the tiers of that chain – particularly at the raw material production level. Michael Jones is the Co-Founder and CEO of THRIVE Farmers, an innovative organization that is transforming the coffee industry by shortening the supply chai...

From project manager to senior curator, Matthew Burchette has handled his share of career pivots in the museum world. So when COVID struck, he was more than ready to galvanize donors, distribute hand sanitizers and take on new logistical challenges at The Museum of Flight. Join Enrique and special guest host Pedro Serafin as they chat with Matthew about his 33 years of museum experience, packaging...

High school students know a thing or two about their phones - but what do they know about all the moving parts that come together to make and deliver those same devices? Quite a bit thanks to people like Terri Seese, founder and CEO of Alliance Solution Group. Through the ASG Hope Foundation, a non-profit she launched, Terri helps students in grades K-12 learn about supply chain and logistics thro...

We could all use a little good news, and that's exactly what Grant Trahant serves up with his platform Causeartist. Through regular digital content, he's keeping the world connected to the stories of creative brands, startups and social entrepreneurs sparking social change. Join co-hosts Kristi Porter and Nuria Sierra as they chat with Grant about his professional journey, inspirational companies...

When it comes to launching businesses and spearheading great company culture, Arnie Malham does it wrong until he gets it right. And now, he's sharing his hard-earned wisdom with co-hosts Enrique and Nuria on this episode of Logistics With Purpose. Dive into the professional journey that led Arnie to create BetterBookClub, get actionable advice for measuring and improving your culture, and soak up...

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 responsibility,...

What's a hybrid non-profit? What's the best way for a corporate entity to give back to the community? How does giving differ across private and public companies? What does charitable giving look like in the middle of a pandemic - and moving forward? Get all these answers and more on this latest episode with co-hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter as they sit down with Michael Broidy, Senior Vic...

Let's talk about an organization called Feed the Hungry. It's a pretty self-explanatory name - but there's nothing simple about feeding 380,000 children all over the world ... every day. It takes passion, organization and a lot of coordination to keep partnerships with 23 countries up and running, but guests Julie Reusser and Roger Walterhouse make it look easy. Join co-hosts Enrique Alvarez and K...

What do bikes and sewing machines have in common? They're changing lives around the world thanks to Pedals for Progress and Sewing Peace, both the brainchild of David Schweidenback. He joins us this episode to tell the logistics tale of 4,800 bikes shipped to over 45 countries - and how it all started with a bike sitting next to a garbage can. Join us as he explains the revolving funding model, sh...

How does a non-profit organization working in over 95 countries have the foresight to plan for a disaster before it ever happens? In this episode, we sit down with Audra Weddle and Ryan Grabill of Convoy of Hope to talk about the logistics of disaster outreach. Join us as we discuss the effects of COVID-19 on the future of disaster relief, how collaboration between nonprofits amplifies impact, and...

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, produced in partnership with Supply Chain Now and Vector Global Logistics, hosts Monica and Kristi welcome Ashley Bohinc & Henok Berhanu with Carry 117 on the show to share more about their mission of empowering women and purchasing with purpose. This episode was hosted by Kristi Porter and Monica Roesch Davila. For additional information, please visi...

Everybody's favorite socks come with quite the impact. Operating from a one purchased, one donated model, Bombas has made 50 million donations to homeless shelters since their start in 2013. They've also got 3,500 giving partners across the U.S - and another 4,000 on the waitlist. So who better to give pointers on how to get up and running with charitable giving than Bombas VP of Community and Giv...