Logistics with Purpose

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The Logistics with Purpose series spotlights and celebrates organizations around the world who are dedicated to creating a positive impact. Co-hosted by representatives from Supply Chain Now and Vector Global Logistics, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the origin stories, change-making progress, and future plans of organizations who are actively making a difference. If you or your company want not just a dose of inspiration, but to learn by example, you won’t want to miss a single episode.

  1. 21 mag

    Logistics Cluster: Delivering Aid in Crisis Zones

    What does it really take to deliver lifesaving aid in the middle of war zones, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises? In this powerful episode of Logistics With Purpose®, Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Noemi Pazienti and Kelly Bradley from the Logistics Cluster, the World Food Programme-led coordination platform supporting humanitarian operations across the globe. From Lebanon and Gaza to Burkina Faso and Ukraine, this conversation takes listeners behind the scenes of humanitarian logistics operations happening in some of the world’s most complex and dangerous environments. Learn how the Logistics Cluster coordinates global partnerships, activates emergency supply chain networks, and works with NGOs, governments, and private sector leaders to ensure aid reaches the people who need it most. Noemi and Kelly share firsthand stories from the field, including coordinating humanitarian convoys during active conflict, setting up emergency warehouse capacity in Beirut, navigating collapsed infrastructure in Gaza, and balancing operational efficiency with humanity and compassion. You’ll also hear valuable leadership lessons on adaptability, collaboration, communication, resilience, and why details matter in supply chain operations where every decision can impact lives. Whether you work in supply chain, logistics, humanitarian aid, or simply want a deeper understanding of how global relief efforts operate, this episode offers an inspiring and eye-opening look at logistics truly driven by purpose. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about the Logistics Cluster: https://logcluster.org/enConnect with Kelly: www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-bradley-6646a744Connect with Noemi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemi-pazienti/Learn more about Logistics with Purpose®: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purposeLearn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated episode page: https://supplychainnow.com/itlays-logistics-cluster-delivering-aid-crisis-zones-world-food-programme-lwp156

    55 min

  2. 7 mag

    AI Won’t Save Bad Leadership | Fred LeFranc with Results Thru Strategy

    What if your company isn’t broken… just misaligned? In this episode of Logistics With Purpose®, Fred LeFranc shares powerful insights from decades of leadership experience—revealing why most organizations struggle not because of bad strategy, but because of a lack of alignment, clarity, and purpose. From navigating complex global supply chains to leading companies through chaos and transformation, Fred breaks down what it really takes to create sustainable results. You’ll learn how culture, purpose, and leadership mindset directly impact performance—and why emotional intelligence may be the most underrated skill in business today. This conversation goes beyond theory and into real-world application, with practical frameworks leaders can use immediately to improve alignment, decision-making, and long-term strategy. What You’ll Learn: Why misalignment—not failure—is the root of most business problemsHow to think strategically with a 2-year leadership lensThe role of purpose in building high-performing organizationsHow emotional intelligence impacts leadership successWhy culture is a company’s ultimate competitive advantageHow AI is reshaping business—and what leaders must do now Whether you're a supply chain leader, executive, or entrepreneur, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, strategy, and the future of business. Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Fred: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredlefranc/Learn more about Logistics with Purpose®: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purposeLearn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose®: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/purpose-driven-leadership-aligning-strategy-culture-purpose-lwp155

    51 min

  3. 23 apr

    Why Your Excess Inventory Is Costing You Millions and How to Fix It

    What if your “waste” is actually one of your biggest profit opportunities? In this episode of Logistics With Purpose®, we sit down with Stephanie Benedetto, CEO and co-founder of Alokia, to uncover the massive hidden problem inside global supply chains—and how companies can turn excess inventory into measurable profit and impact. Right now, businesses are sitting on an estimated $2 trillion in excess inventory—costing them money in storage, labor, and lost opportunity. But what if that “waste” could be reused, resold, or repurposed at scale? Stephanie shares how leading brands are using AI, data, and smarter allocation strategies to: Reduce excess inventoryIncrease supply chain efficiencyCut costs and unlock new revenueLower environmental impact without sacrificing growth Whether you're in logistics, operations, procurement, or leadership, this conversation will change how you think about waste, efficiency, and opportunity in your business. Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebenedetto/Learn more about Aloqia: https://www.aloqia.com/Learn more about Logistics with Purpose®: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purposeLearn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/why-your-excess-inventory-costing-millions-how-fix-lwp154

    42 min

  4. 9 apr

    betternotstop: Turning Purpose into Action with Hannah Cox

    In this inspiring episode of Logistics with Purpose®, Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Hannah Cox, founder of betternotstop and the Better Business Network, to explore what it truly means to live and lead with purpose. From her early days in the music industry to launching a global movement for sustainable business, Hannah shares the deeply personal story behind her mission—including the powerful advice from her father that became the foundation for her work. She also dives into her extraordinary challenge of running 100 marathons in 100 days to raise $1 million and drive meaningful change. Tune in to hear how Hannah is helping leaders rethink success, build values-driven organizations, and create a better world—one bold step at a time. Key Learnings: Why purpose—not profit alone—is the future of businessWhat truly makes people happy (based on real-world global insights)The mindset behind running 100 marathons in 100 daysThe power of community in driving sustainable changeHow businesses can align impact, leadership, and profitability Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking more meaning in your work, this episode offers a powerful reminder: when you follow your purpose, you don’t just build a career—you build impact that lasts. Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Hannah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onlyhannahcox/Learn more about the Better Business Network: www.thebetterbusiness.networkLearn more about betternotstop: https://betternotstop.com/Learn more about Logistics with Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purposeLearn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit the dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/betternotstop-turning-purpose-action-lwp153

    1h 1min

  5. 26 mar

    Purpose, Products & Persistence: Building Mission-Driven Brands That Last

    What does it really take to build a purpose-driven brand that lasts? In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, presented by Vector Global Logistics and Supply Chain Now, hosts Kristi Porter and Enrique Alvarez sit down with Alastair Dorward, a seasoned entrepreneur and brand builder who has helped scale mission-driven companies from startup to global success. From launching refrigerated soup routes to helping build Method into a billion-dollar business, Alastair shares candid lessons on resilience, leadership, and what it really takes to win in competitive consumer markets. The conversation dives into the power of purpose-driven brands like Dropps, the importance of design and sustainability, and how supply chain excellence enables companies to deliver both impact and profitability. Along the way, Alastair opens up about near-failure moments, leadership transitions, and why understanding the consumer—deeply—is still the ultimate competitive advantage. What You’ll Learn: Why purpose-driven brands win (when they eliminate trade-offs)How packaging, design, and sustainability shape consumer behaviorThe real role of supply chain in enabling mission + marginHow to spot “riches in the niches” and build winning productsLeadership lessons from scaling brands through uncertaintyWhy resilience—and not perfection—defines entrepreneurial success Whether you're a founder, operator, or supply chain leader, this episode delivers practical insights on building brands that create both impact and long-term value. Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Alastair: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastairdorward/Learn more about Dropps: https://www.dropps.com/Learn more about Logistics with Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purposeLearn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen This episode is hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/purpose-products-persistence-building-mission-driven-brands-last-lwp152

    1 h

  6. 11 mar

    Ending Single-Use Plastic: Innovation in Sustainable Packaging

    In this episode of Logistics With Purpose®, host Enrique Alvarez and co-host Jose Miguel Irarrazaval sit down with Oscar Herrera, CEO of ClickEat, to explore how innovation and entrepreneurship can drive real change in the packaging industry. Oscar shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur and explains how ClickEat is developing backyard-compostable alternatives to single-use plastic, helping businesses reduce environmental impact while maintaining functionality and affordability. The conversation also dives into the challenges of sustainability in global supply chains, the importance of transparency in packaging, and why eliminating greenwashing is critical to building trust with consumers. Throughout the discussion, Oscar also reflects on the power of purpose-driven businesses, B Corp values, and mission-aligned partnerships in creating lasting environmental and social impact. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The difference between industrial compostable and backyard compostable packagingWhy replacing single-use plastic is one of the biggest sustainability opportunities todayHow ClickIt is developing innovative packaging solutions for global brandsThe role of B Corp certification and purpose-driven business modelsWhy greenwashing is one of the biggest challenges in sustainable packagingHow collaboration and relationships drive meaningful change across supply chains Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Oscar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oherreravaras/Learn more about ClickEat: https://www.theclickeat.com/Learn more about Logistics with Purpose®: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purposeLearn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose®: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Jose Miguel Irarrazaval, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/ending-single-use-plastic-innovation-sustainable-packaging-lwp151

    38 min

  7. 26 feb

    Nadine Nicole: From The Expanse to Ethical Impact

    For our 150th episode of Logistics with Purpose®, we’re honored to feature a guest whose career spans Hollywood, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and even the future of space exploration. Nadine Nicole Heimann — known to many as Clarissa Mao in The Expanse — joins us to share how her journey as an actress evolved into a mission-driven life centered on healing, ethical leadership, and human connection. Raised in a family of jewelers in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Nadine’s entrepreneurial roots run deep, shaping both her creative spirit and her commitment to doing business differently. In this powerful conversation, Nadine opens up about founding True Connection, a nonprofit that uses healing arts to support young people navigating trauma, and Yari Designs, her ethical jewelry brand focused on sustainable luxury, recycled gold, and responsibly created diamonds. We also explore her advisory role with Space for Humanity, an organization working to democratize access to space and expand human perspective. Throughout the episode, one theme rises above all: connection. Whether through storytelling, creative arts, ethical design, or space exploration, Nadine’s work is driven by a desire to empower others and help people rediscover their inherent worth. Episode 150 is a celebration of purpose — and a reminder that impact can take many forms when courage, creativity, and conviction align. Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Nadine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-nicole-heimann/Learn more about True Connection: https://www.true-connection.org/Learn more about Yari: https://www.yaridesigns.com/Learn more about Space for Humanity: https://spaceforhumanity.org/Learn more about Logistics with Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purposeLearn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/nadine-nicole-heimann-from-expanse-ethical-impact-lwp150

    40 min

  8. 12 feb

    Empowering Women: Investing with Purpose and Passion

    On this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, presented by Vector Global Logistics in partnership with Supply Chain Now, we sit down with Janine Firpo — co-founder of Invest For Better and author of Activate Your Money — for a conversation that connects finance, impact, and real-world change. With more than 35 years working across technology, philanthropy, and global development — including leadership roles with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Hewlett-Packard — Janine shares how a life-changing journey through Sub-Saharan Africa reshaped her career and inspired her mission: helping people, especially women, align their investments with their values. We explore the growing movement of values-aligned investing, why women are poised to control a massive share of global wealth by 2030, and how even small financial decisions can influence industries, communities, and supply chains worldwide. Janine also explains how Invest For Better has already helped thousands of women gain confidence and clarity around money — not through jargon, but through conversation and community. Whether you're new to investing, curious about impact investing, or thinking about the broader purpose behind business and logistics — this episode offers practical insight and an empowering starting point. Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Janine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-firpo-047282/Mighty Deposits: https://mightydeposits.com/As You Sow: https://www.asyousow.org/invest-your-valuesActivate Your Money: https://activateyourmoney.net/Learn more about Logistics with Purpose®: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purposeLearn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose®: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/empowering-women-investing-purpose-passion-lwp149

    49 min
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The Logistics with Purpose series spotlights and celebrates organizations around the world who are dedicated to creating a positive impact. Co-hosted by representatives from Supply Chain Now and Vector Global Logistics, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the origin stories, change-making progress, and future plans of organizations who are actively making a difference. If you or your company want not just a dose of inspiration, but to learn by example, you won’t want to miss a single episode.

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    Supply Chain Now
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    Supply Chain Now
  • Anni di attività
    2022 - 2026
  • Puntate
    156
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    Logistics with Purpose
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