Sustainable Supply Chain Forum

What does “sustainability” actually mean today—and why does the word itself seem more controversial than ever? In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Forum, host Russ Shumaker sits down with supply chain and sustainability expert Scott Case to unpack the evolving role of sustainability in modern business. Drawing from experience as Vice advising the White House, the World Bank, and Fortun...

Recorded live at the 2026 Storehouse Project Breakfast. Speakers include: Jim Inglis and Joi McPherson, whose home was devastated during Hurricane Helene Joe Klink, who explains why and how ProVia has partnered with World Vision for 20+ years Billy Bastek, EVP of Merchandising at the Home Depot Ben Barras, who explains the easy, value and impact of product donations. Paul Hylbert, Vice Chair of Ko...

What happens when product is donated to World Vision? In this special live episode—recorded during Design & Construction Week at the Storehouse Project Breakfast—we sit down with Lindsey Barnett, one of our disaster relief partners, to unpack how donated product has helped restore more than 400 homes in the area around Swannanoa, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Lindsey shares how World...

Supply chain leaders are under pressure to cut costs, adopt AI, and prove their ESG commitments—all without breaking the trust of partners or consumers. In this episode, Dr. Robert Handfield and Ben Barras join Russ Shumaker to unpack how AI can realistically support planning and decision-making (not just headcount reduction), why tariff stress-testing and scenario planning matter more than ever,...

What happens when a retailer builds every decision around the customer and backs it up with a disciplined, data‑informed operating model? In this episode of Sustainable Supply Chain Forum, Home Depot legend Jim Inglis reflects on the culture, leadership, and merchandising principles that powered the company’s rise from regional chain to industry giant. He shares stories from the early days, why “b...

Retailers are under pressure to cut waste, protect margins, and hit aggressive sustainability targets—and the answer may be hiding in their returns, trade‑ins, and donations programs. In this episode of Supply Chain Forum, Rich Bulger explains how circular logistics can turn post‑purchase chaos into a strategic advantage, sharing real‑world examples from major brands that are reclaiming value, red...

What if surplus inventory could protect your brand, outperform liquidation, and change lives? Host Russ Shumaker introduces a new B2B podcast where operators and executives share real playbooks for turning excess into impact. Expect practical conversations on disposition vs. liquidation, tariff-trapped SKUs, disaster-relief logistics, and ESG reporting. Subscribe now and get ready for weekly, oper...