Resilient Supply Chain— stories and strategies that keep business moving

Send me a message In this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast , I sit down with Paul Magel , President of Business Applications at Computer Generated Solutions (CGS) , to explore the critical role of digital transformation in supply chain sustainability. We discuss how AI, automation, and data-driven transparency are reshaping supply chains, improving efficiency, compliance, and resili...

Send me a message How is automation transforming warehousing and supply chains? What role does sustainability play in logistics, and can businesses balance cost efficiency with environmental responsibility? In this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast , I sit down with Seth Weisberg , CEO of ABCO Systems , to explore these pressing questions. Seth shares his journey from Pricewaterhouse...

Send me a message In this episode, I sit down with Bailey Robin , CEO and co-founder of Matium , to explore how data-driven decision-making can transform supply chains into more efficient and sustainable systems. Bailey shares the fascinating backstory of Matium, a platform focused on connecting supply and demand in material markets to reduce cost, carbon, and time per unit of consumer demand. His...

Send me a message In this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast , I sit down with George Wade , co-founder of Zevero , a global leader in carbon accounting solutions for businesses with complex supply chains. George shares his fascinating journey from waste management to tackling carbon emissions, offering a unique lens on the importance of uncovering “invisible emissions” within organis...

Send me a message In this episode, I’m joined by Kristin Naragon , Chief Strategy Officer at Akeneo , to explore how businesses can strategically merge digital transformation with sustainability. As regulations tighten and consumer demand for transparency grows, companies are under increasing pressure to adapt. Kristin breaks down how effective product information management (PIM) can not only str...

Send me a message Welcome to 2025, and to the 49th episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, my first for the year! In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jenna Fink , Principal of Research at Zero100 , about the evolving intersection of sustainability and supply chains. With her diverse experience—from Amazon’s high-speed operations to Bayer’s more structured approach—Jenna o...

Send me a message Hi, Tom Raftery here! In this special episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I look back on 2024's 47 episodes of the podcast. Fittingly given the rise in popularity of AI, I do this through the lens of Google Notebook's AI-generated insights. So in this 2024 review, we’re unpacking three major themes from the year: AI’s Role in Sustainability : From satellite...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Kayla Broussard , CTO for the Consumer and Travel Market at Kyndryl , to explore how data and technology are reshaping supply chains to be more resilient, efficient, and sustainable. Kayla walks us through some of the biggest challenges in supply chains today, from waste generated by defective products and d...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Aaron Lober , Vice President of Marketing at CADDi , to explore how data-driven manufacturing is reshaping the industry. Manufacturing, as we know, is the backbone of our global economy, but it’s grappling with challenges like rising costs, a retiring workforce, and the urgent need for sustainability. Aaron sh...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast , I sit down with Jon Goriup , Co-Founder and CEO of VCG AI , to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way industries think about waste and sustainability. Jon and his team are pioneering an innovative approach to transforming industrial byproducts into valuable resources, helping companies cut emissions and u...

Send me a message In this episode, I sit down with Kenny McGee , CEO and founder of Component Sense , to explore how his company is driving sustainability in the electronics industry. Kenny shares the story behind Component Sense’s origins—born out of a pressing need to manage surplus electronic components—and how it has grown into a leader in redistributing excess inventory. We dig into some hard...

Send me a message In this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast , I sit down with Thom Campbell , Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Capacity LLC , a leading third-party logistics and fulfilment company. Thom shares fascinating insights from his 25 years in the industry, where sustainability has evolved from an afterthought to a core priority. We discuss how Capacity has woven sust...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Ganesh Gandhieswaran, Co-Founder and CEO of ConverSight, to dive into how data and AI are transforming sustainable supply chains. Ganesh’s extensive background in data analytics for manufacturing and supply chains sets the stage as we discuss how AI and data integration can offer deep insights for companies...

Send me a message In this episode, which is generously sponsored by Component Sense , I sit down with Joanne Flinn , Chair of the ESG Institute , to unpack what it really means to push sustainability forward in business, far beyond the usual carbon targets. Joanne shares her personal journey to becoming an advocate for sustainable transformation, influenced by her father’s work in agricultural eco...

Send me a message In this episode of the *Sustainable Supply Chain* podcast, I sit down with Karl McDermott , Chief SaaS Officer at DeltaTrak , to dive deep into the complex world of cold chain logistics and explore how data is transforming this critical industry. With 35 years under their belt, DeltaTrak has moved from paper-based temperature monitoring to real-time data, unlocking insights that...

Send me a message In this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Spencer Malcolm , Principal at Forsyth Advisors , to delve into a pragmatic approach to supply chain sustainability. Spencer brings over 20 years of experience in leadership across multiple industries, from manufacturing, to distribution and strategic sourcing. Throughout our conversation, Spencer outlines how...

Send me a message In this episode, I sit down with Julian Harris , the founder and CEO of Robobai , a supply chain analytics platform. Julian’s got extensive experience building tech companies across Europe and now in Asia, and in our chat, he shares how AI-driven data analytics can transform supply chain management for large organisations. Robobai’s focus is simple but effective: Know More, Buy B...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I spoke with Krenar Komoni , the CEO and founder of Tive , about the transformative impact of real-time tracking on supply chain sustainability. We explored how Tive's technology is enabling companies to reduce waste by providing immediate data on the location and condition of shipments, particularly for temperature-se...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I had a great chat with Dan Spitale , the head of sales for UPS Digital. We delved into how UPS is leveraging technology, particularly AI and predictive analytics, to enhance sustainability in the supply chain. Dan shared insights on how the pandemic has accelerated the demand for last-mile and same-day deliveries, promptin...

Send me a message In today's episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast (generously sponsored by Live EO ), I had the pleasure of chatting with Kevin Frechette , the co-founder and CEO of Fairmarkit . We delved into the transformative role of AI and generative AI in the procurement sector, particularly how these technologies are reshaping supplier transparency and compliance with ESG goa...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I had an insightful conversation with John Atkinson , the Chief Product Officer at LiveEO . We explored how satellite imagery and advanced machine learning are transforming supply chain sustainability, particularly in light of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). John shared how LiveEO began by monitoring veg...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Cally Edgren , Vice President of Regulatory & Sustainability at Assent , to explore the complex world of PFAS, or "forever chemicals." Cally sheds light on what PFAS are, why they’re so prevalent in modern manufacturing, and the significant health and environmental risks associated with them. We...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Chris Shrope from Model N to delve into the complexities of sustainable revenue optimisation and compliance for life sciences and high-tech manufacturers. We explore how data-driven strategies not only enhance business operations but also support sustainability goals—a critical consideration in today’s market....

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with John Sicard , CEO of Kinaxis . We delved deep into the shifting landscape of supply chain management, exploring how traditional approaches are giving way to more agile, concurrent techniques. John shared invaluable insights into why the old cascaded, siloed methods no longer cut it, espec...

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dario Ambrosini , CMO of Propel Software . Dario brings a wealth of experience in cloud software and manufacturing, making him the perfect guest to explore the intersection of my favourite topics, technology and sustainability in supply chains. We dive deep into how manufacturers are leve...