Resilient Supply Chain— stories and strategies that keep business moving

Send me a message Procurement’s role is changing, or at least, it should be. In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sat down with Conrad Snover , CEO of ProcureAbility , to unpack why procurement still struggles to evolve beyond a transactional role, and what it’ll take to transform it into a true driver of value. We covered a lot, from why most procurement teams still don’t ha...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sat down with Ollie Carpenter , Director of Environmental Risk Analytics at Risilience , to unpack how global businesses are moving from climate ambition to action, through risk-informed decision making. Ollie and his team work with companies like Nestlé, Burberry, and Maersk, helping them build digital twins of their ope...

Send me a message How do you show a customer the inside of a wind turbine nacelle, or onboard engineers to hazardous industrial equipment, without ever leaving their desks? In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Matt Trubow , Commercial Director at Hidden Creative , to explore how immersive technology is changing the way engineering organisations sell, train, and tr...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sat down with Dr Erik Garcell , Director of Quantum Enterprise Development at Classiq , to explore how quantum computing is moving from theoretical buzz to practical tool, and what that means for supply chains. We talked about why quantum’s real strength lies in optimisation: solving incredibly complex problems like route...

Send me a message Air freight has long been the wild west of logistics, complex, opaque, and often wasteful. In this episode, I sat down with Chris Condon , founder and CEO of Aircon and the mind behind Captain Cargo, to unpack how AI and automation are reshaping air freight for the better. Chris brings decades of freight forwarding experience and has built a platform specifically to help small an...

Send me a message Procurement has come a long way, from back-office cost-cutting to a central role in driving sustainability, risk management, and supply chain resilience. In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sat down with Pierre Lapré e, Chief Product Officer at SpendHQ , to unpack what that transformation looks like in practice. Pierre shares sharp insights on how procureme...

Send me a message What if you could track products across your supply chain without relying on batteries or manual barcode scans? In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I speak with Eric Biel , Director of Strategic Partnerships at Powercast , about how wireless power and RAIN RFID are unlocking smarter, more sustainable logistics. Eric explains how ambient RF energy can power se...

Send me a message Hey everyone, Tom Raftery here. Just a quick note to let you know that Sustainable Supply Chain is taking a short break this week. I’m recharging the batteries and preparing a fresh lineup of episodes packed with insights on ESG, circularity, digital transformation, and decarbonisation. I'll be back next Monday June 22nd at 7am CEST with brand new content, but in the meantim...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I had a cracking chat with René Schrama , Chief Commercial Officer at Peak Technologies . We dug into the evolving landscape of supply chain automation and what it truly means to “leverage automation intelligently” today. René shared how supply chain leaders are moving beyond full-scale automation projects and instead focus...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Gary Loh , CEO of DiMuto , who brings a refreshing perspective on fixing the fractured agri-food trade. Gary’s insights shine a light on the 30% of food wasted globally and how digital tools like AI, IoT, and blockchain can help us reduce that figure. We discuss why traditional silos, where growers, packers, s...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sat down with Jim McCullen , CTO of Century Supply Chain Solutions , to unpack how technology—particularly AI—is quietly but effectively reshaping the logistics space. Jim’s been with Century for over 30 years, which is practically unheard of in tech. We discussed what’s kept him there so long, and how he’s used that time...

Send me a message What if the data you already have could unlock massive sustainability and profitability gains in your supply chain? In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Danny He , CEO of Soapbox , who makes a compelling case that the real barrier to progress isn’t a lack of technology, it’s fragmented data and disconnected workflows. We unpack how most supply ch...

Send me a message What if I told you that most of the platinum and palladium in old diesel vehicles ends up lost or landfilled, even though these are some of the world’s most critical and valuable materials? In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Don Weatherbee , CEO of Regenx, to explore how his company is turning waste into opportunity. Regenx has developed a lo...

Send me a message UPDATE: Since recording this episode JF has informed me he's no longer working with Pendulum. AI is everywhere right now, but is it actually helping supply chain leaders make smarter, more sustainable decisions? In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by JF Gagné , Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Pendulum , who’s spent over two decades build...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Jen Chew , Vice President of Solutions and Consulting at Bristlecone . We get into a practical, no-nonsense conversation about where supply chain sustainability and AI adoption really stand today — beyond the hype. Jen shares how the conversation around AI in supply chains has evolved from experimentation to m...

Send me a message On this week’s episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Rhea Rakshit , VP of Product Management at Sayari , a company helping organisations untangle the complex web of supply chain risk with data, design thinking, and a strong dose of social impact. We talk about why traditional supply chain visibility just doesn’t cut it anymore - and how real insight start...

Send me a message We’ve all seen it  - corporate sustainability targets set in boardrooms with no real plan to back them up. In this episode, I sit down with Paige Janson , CEO of the Sustainable Resource Management division at ENGIE Impact , to talk about what happens next, when the ambition meets the reality of data gaps, regulatory complexity, and internal resistance. With nearly 20 years’ expe...

Send me a message In this week’s episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Simon Kim , CEO and founder of Glassdome , to unpack a critical and fast-evolving area in sustainability: product carbon footprinting (PCF) . We explore why accurate, site-specific emissions data is becoming essential for manufacturers, not just to comply with EU regulations like the Battery Passport...

Send me a message In this week’s episode, I sat down with Andrew Hargest , founder of Supply Club , to unpack the complexities of sustainable packaging in the food service sector. We discussed what sustainability really means in the context of packaging - beyond the buzzwords - and why cost is no longer the blocker it once was. Andrew explained how compostability only works if composting infrastru...

Send me a message In this episode, I sit down once again with Kenny McGee , CEO of Component Sense , to delve into one of the most confronting aspects of global supply chains — electronic waste, or e-waste. Kenny recently returned from Agbogbloshie, Ghana, a site once dubbed the world’s largest e-waste dump. What he found there was far more complex than expected: a vast, informal economy built aro...

Send me a message The Sustainability Thread: Digitalising Supply Chain Sustainability In this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Klaus Brettschneider , Director of Sustainability Products at Linx-AS , to explore how digitalisation is transforming sustainability management. Klaus introduces the concept of the sustainability thread —an evolution of the digital thread —t...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast , I sit down with Micki Vandeloo , president of Lakeview Consulting , to explore a critical but often overlooked funding opportunity: grants for manufacturers. Many manufacturing firms are unaware of the substantial funding available to support sustainability initiatives, equipment upgrades, and workforce training. Micki she...

Send me a message The sustainability of IT infrastructure is often overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in reducing corporate carbon footprints. In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Payne , SVP of Supply Chain Solutions at MDSi , to explore how organisations can optimise reverse logistics, extend asset lifecycles, and reduce emissions in their IT operations. Shannon explains why many large...

Send me a message Shipping perishables isn’t just about getting products from A to B—it’s a high-stakes logistics challenge where delays mean financial loss, spoiled goods, and environmental waste. In this episode, I speak with Juan Meisel , CEO of Grip , a company transforming perishable fulfilment through AI-driven logistics. Juan shares insights from his time at ButcherBox, where scaling operat...

Send me a message Supply chains are under increasing pressure to reduce costs, improve service levels, and meet sustainability targets —but how can organisations balance all three? In this episode, I’m joined by Sunder Balakrishnan , Head of Supply Chain Analytics at LatentView Analytics , to discuss how data and AI are transforming supply chain decision-making . We explore: Why perfect data doesn...