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 procurement teams can baseline and reduce scope 3 emissions, track supplier diversity, and manage supply chai...
Jun 30, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 74
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 sensors and tags over the air, eliminating battery waste, reducing maintenance, cabling, and enabling ...
Jun 23, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 73
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 meantime, there’s a wealth of previous episodes you can dive into. Whether you’re interested in reducing scope 3...
Jun 16, 2025•2 min•Season 2Ep. 72
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 focusing on targeted improvements that actually matter. We explored why finding even six seconds to save ...
Jun 09, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 71
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, shippers, and retailers rarely share data, need to be broken down. Gary explains how DiMuto’s approac...
Jun 02, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 70
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 to help major importers bring order to supply chain chaos—from managing tariff shifts and port disr...
May 26, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 69
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 chains are still operating on siloed systems that don’t communicate, forcing businesses to rely on out...
May 19, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 68
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 low-energy, chemical-based process to recover platinum and palladium from diesel catalytic converters,...
May 12, 2025•42 min
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 building AI systems that do more than just spit out forecasts. JF shares how generative AI can integrate data ...
May 05, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 66
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 meaningful implementation, with companies now systematically exploring real use cases like AI-driven ...
Apr 28, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 65
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 starts with understanding who you’re sourcing from and who they’re connected to. Rhea brings a fascinatin...
Apr 21, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 64
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’ experience helping global organisations decarbonise, Paige shares practical insights into where companies...
Apr 14, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 63
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 and Digital Product Passport , but to stay competitive in global markets. Simon shares how Glassdome...
Apr 07, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 62
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 infrastructure exists, and how misconceptions around materials often steer businesses in the wrong direction....
Mar 31, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 61
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 around salvaging, repairing, and repurposing our discarded electronics. From TVs and fridges to circuit...
Mar 24, 2025•55 min•Season 2Ep. 60
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 —that connects sustainability data across an organisation, enabling businesses to move beyond complian...
Mar 17, 2025•31 min•Season 2Ep. 59
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 sheds light on how businesses can access these funds and avoid leaving money on the table. We discuss: ...
Mar 10, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 58
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 enterprises have well-defined procurement processes but lack structured methodologies for managing I...
Mar 03, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 57
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 operations exposed the inefficiencies of traditional fulfilment models. He explains how Grip optimises shi...
Feb 24, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 56
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’t exist —and why that’s not a barrier to action How AI can optimise supply chains for cost, service...
Feb 17, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 55
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 resilience in an increasingly complex global market. Paul shares insights into: Why AI is a game-changer f...
Feb 10, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 54
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 PricewaterhouseCoopers to leading a third-generation logistics integration company. We discuss how automation, AI, ...
Feb 03, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 53
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 insights are as technical as they are practical, making this a must-listen for anyone tackling sust...
Jan 27, 2025•42 min•Season 2Ep. 52
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 organisations. We delve into how Zevero helps businesses measure, reduce, and report their emissions, with ...
Jan 20, 2025•42 min•Season 2Ep. 51
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 streamline operations but also support compliance with emerging sustainability standards. We dive into:...
Jan 13, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 50
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 offers fascinating insights into what drives sustainability initiatives and how businesses can balanc...
Jan 06, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 49
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 monitoring of deforestation to predictive maintenance that cuts waste and improves safety, AI has revolutioni...
Dec 23, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 48
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 discarded materials to fragile global networks vulnerable to disruption. She explains how technologie...
Dec 16, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 47
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 shares compelling insights into how leveraging historical data can help address these issues while imp...
Dec 09, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 46
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 uncover new revenue streams in the process. We delve into the mechanics of circular value chains, whe...
Dec 02, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 45
