Sustainability’s Place in Supply Chains

09/21/23 • 36 min

Dave Tuttle (VP of Data Intelligence, former VP of Sustainability at Breakthrough) joins Karl to discuss what drives supply chain sustainability, from organizational obstacles to new technologies. And then hear from Jen Grimaudo, Senior Director of Sustainability at Iron Mountain, Flexe Director of Logistics Strategy, Jordan Lawrence and Flexe Sr. Director of Network Strategy & Optimization, Ben Dean.

Some of the topics explored:

What drives supply chain sustainability initiatives
Barriers to sustainability and how to overcome them
How supply chain analytics optimize supply chain networks
Technology’s place in driving sustainability

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Some of the topics explored:

What drives supply chain sustainability initiatives
Barriers to sustainability and how to overcome them
How supply chain analytics optimize supply chain networks
Technology’s place in driving sustainability

Logistics Leadership Podcast legal disclaimer

Previous Episode

What’s Next in Supply Chain Innovation?

Matt Davis (VP of Research at Zero100) joins Karl to discuss logistics tech and the latest industry innovations. They discuss how logistics technology accelerated logistics’ biggest ideas and the next innovation wave. Also, hear current logistics trends from Flexe Director of Logistics Strategy, Jordan Lawrence and Flexe Director of Sourcing, Carmen Vazquez.

Some of the topics explored:

Where to start when tackling issues that may require new tech capabilities
The democratization of information, technology and analytics
And how humility leads to better innovation

“We’re right now at that next wave when innovation is going to come and companies do feel ready.” - Matt Davis VP of Research, Zero100

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Next Episode

Part 1: Consumer Behavior’s Impact on Supply Chains

In part one of a two-part series on retail and eCommerce, Jason Trusley (SVP, Land O’Lakes) joins Karl to discuss how consumers think, behave and make purchases in an evolving economy. Learn how retailers build great experiential brands with new technologies—without creating complex supply chains. Then hear from Jacob Laufer (Head of Expansion, Ohi), Jordan Lawrence (Flexe Director of Logistics Strategy), and Ben Dean (Flexe Sr. Director of Network Strategy & Optimization).

Some of the topics explored:

Changes in consumer behavior amid a rapidly evolving economy
Consumer cravings, great brand experiences and the role of eCommerce
What AI can reveal about consumer desires, expectations and experiences
How to test and learn fast, build experiential brands and create a durable competitive advantage with new technologies
How flexible infrastructure helps retailers quickly adapt to evolving consumer behaviors

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