Resilient Supply Chain

Tom Raftery
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The Resilient Supply Chain Podcast is where global leaders tackle the future of supply chains, and how to make them stronger, smarter, and more sustainable.Hosted by Tom Raftery, technology evangelist, sustainability thought-leader, and former SAP Global VP, the show features C-suite executives, founders, and innovators from across the world’s most influential companies. Together, we explore how organisations are building supply chains that can withstand shocks, adapt to change, and lead in a decarbonising economy.Every Monday at 7 a.m. CET, new episodes drop - packed with real insights, not PR fluff.From supply chain resilience and risk mitigation to AI-driven visibility, circular design, and ESG transformation, we unpack the data, systems, and strategies shaping global operations.You’ll hear from the people actually doing the work - the ones leading on:Business continuity and crisis responseScope 3 emissions and supply chain sustainabilityDigital twins and predictive resilienceEthical sourcing and due diligence complianceNearshoring, automation, and future-ready logisticsBecause a supply chain can’t be sustainable unless it’s resilient, and it can’t be resilient unless it’s sustainable.⚡ Resilient Supply Chain+ subscribers unlock full access to 460+ episodes featuring world-class leaders.🆓 Everyone else can listen free to the latest 30 days of conversations that matter.If you’re a supply-chain executive, sustainability strategist, or technology leader, this is your edge.Subscribe now and join the global conversation redefining how the world moves, makes, and measures everything.

Episodes

  1. Why Supplier Data Is Breaking Supply Chain Resilience

    3D AGO

    Why Supplier Data Is Breaking Supply Chain Resilience

    Send me a message Over 50% of companies say they’re getting garbage supplier data. Over 40% never hear back at all. And we’re basing ESG disclosures, compliance filings, and climate targets on that? In this episode, I’m joined by Lily Hogan, Senior Product Manager at 3E, to unpack why supplier data remains one of the biggest hidden risks in supply chain resilience and sustainability. In a world of tightening regulation, PFAS bans, digital product passports and rising scrutiny, visibility isn’t optional. It’s survival. You’ll hear how a “simple” mobile phone can involve outreach to a thousand suppliers. We break down why email and Excel are still powering global compliance workflows in 2026. And you might be surprised to learn that 98% of the world’s population now carries traces of PFAS, a stark reminder of how upstream risk becomes downstream impact. We explore how regulatory complexity is accelerating, why siloed data collection is undermining resilience, and how AI and digital product passports could finally reduce friction instead of adding to it. Because if you can’t trust your supply chain data, you can’t trust your risk model. Listen now to hear how Lily Hogan and 3E are reshaping supply chain resilience through smarter sustainability data and real visibility. Podcast supporters I'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous Subscribers: Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to the full back catalog of over 460 episodes. Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities: If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk! Finally If you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.

    33 min
  2. The 98% Problem: Why Supply Chains Decide Construction Resilience

    FEB 9

    The 98% Problem: Why Supply Chains Decide Construction Resilience

    Send me a message If 98% of your emissions sit in your supply chain, what does that say about your resilience when things start to break? In this episode of the Resilient Supply Chain Podcast, I’m joined by Keith O’Flynn, Group Supply Chain Sustainability Manager at John Sisk & Son. Construction is often labelled slow, conservative, and carbon-heavy. But beneath the surface, it’s becoming a stress test for how resilient modern supply chains really are. With regulation tightening, data under scrutiny, and material risks rising, this conversation lands right at the intersection of resilience, sustainability, and operational reality. You’ll hear how Sisk discovered that Scope 1 and 2 account for just 2% of its emissions, while a staggering 98% sit upstream in the supply chain, turning decarbonisation into a resilience challenge overnight. We break down why concrete and steel dominate risk exposure, and how low-carbon alternatives are finally moving from theory to site-ready practice. You might be surprised to learn why construction sites can burn more energy after hours than during the working day, how poor emissions data can be wrong by ±100%, and why better visibility is now as critical as better materials. We also dig into supplier engagement at scale, the limits of hydrogen hype, and why resilience increasingly depends on standards, trust, and data you can actually defend. 🎙️ Listen now to hear how John Sisk & Son is tackling supply chain resilience, sustainability risk, and visibility where it matters most. Podcast supporters I'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous Subscribers: Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to the full back catalog of over 460 episodes. Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities: If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk! Finally If you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.

    38 min
  3. When Excess Assets Become a Supply Chain Risk

    FEB 2

    When Excess Assets Become a Supply Chain Risk

    Send me a message Three corporate jets as “excess assets.” Absurd? Yes. Rare? Not really. What does that say about how companies handle surplus? In this episode of the Resilient Supply Chain Podcast, I’m joined by Gordon Zellner, CEO and founder of Evergreen Trading, to unpack a problem most organisations quietly struggle with: surplus that turns into risk, waste, and financial drag. Excess inventory, idle equipment, empty buildings, overbought materials. In uncertain times, these don’t vanish. They sit on the balance sheet, depreciating, distorting decisions, and nudging companies towards the easiest exit. Often landfill. Sometimes a write-off. Almost always value destruction. That matters now, as volatility, sustainability pressure, and capital discipline collide. In this conversation, you’ll hear how Gordon’s team takes a very different approach. We break down why excess is inevitable, why freezing is the worst response, and how thinking horizontally across supply chain, finance, and marketing can unlock value that traditional disposal routes miss entirely. You might be surprised to learn how media becomes a financial instrument, why Gordon describes his model as “corporate recycling,” and how rerouting value can fund more sustainable outcomes without taking a financial hit. We also dig into real examples. PPE bought in panic during COVID. Inventory headed for landfill. And yes, the three corporate jets. Not as a stunt, but as a consequence of routine decisions applied at scale. The lesson is uncomfortable, practical, and immediately relevant for supply chain leaders navigating risk, sustainability, data visibility, and resilience. 🎙️ Listen now to hear how Evergreen Trading is helping companies turn surplus into strategy, and rethink what resilience really looks like in practice. Podcast supporters I'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous Subscribers: Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to the full back catalog of over 460 episodes. Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities: If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk! Finally If you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.

    38 min
  4. How Deforestation Really Stops

    JAN 26

    How Deforestation Really Stops

    Send me a message The EU Deforestation Regulation has been delayed — but the clock is still ticking. Are supply chains really ready? Deforestation has long been treated as a distant, upstream issue. With the EU Deforestation Regulation postponed until 31 December 2026, some companies may be tempted to pause. That would be a mistake. The expectations are clear, the data requirements are real, and the time to build traceability is now. In this episode, I’m joined by Priscillia Moulin, Director of Strategy at MosaiX, an organisation working directly with companies, traders, and producers to identify, monitor, and stop deforestation in global commodity supply chains. Priscillia has spent more than a decade working on the ground across Southeast Asia, helping companies translate sustainability commitments into operational reality. We talk through what deforestation-free supply chains actually look like in practice. You’ll hear how satellite data and algorithms can detect land-use change, but why human expertise remains essential to avoid costly mistakes. We break down what the EU Deforestation Regulation will ultimately require, why traceability to plot level is unavoidable, and how many companies still lack visibility beyond tier one suppliers. You might be surprised to learn how quickly forest clearing can sometimes stop when buyers engage suppliers properly - and why simply dropping non-compliant suppliers often shifts risk rather than reducing it. We also explore real success stories, showing how data, supplier engagement, and local action combine to build resilience while protecting forests and livelihoods. 🎙️ Listen now to hear how Priscillia Moulin and MosaiX are helping companies prepare for EUDR and build genuinely resilient, sustainable supply chains. Podcast supporters I'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous Subscribers: Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to the full back catalog of over 460 episodes. Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities: If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk! Finally If you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.

    43 min
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The Resilient Supply Chain Podcast is where global leaders tackle the future of supply chains, and how to make them stronger, smarter, and more sustainable.Hosted by Tom Raftery, technology evangelist, sustainability thought-leader, and former SAP Global VP, the show features C-suite executives, founders, and innovators from across the world’s most influential companies. Together, we explore how organisations are building supply chains that can withstand shocks, adapt to change, and lead in a decarbonising economy.Every Monday at 7 a.m. CET, new episodes drop - packed with real insights, not PR fluff.From supply chain resilience and risk mitigation to AI-driven visibility, circular design, and ESG transformation, we unpack the data, systems, and strategies shaping global operations.You’ll hear from the people actually doing the work - the ones leading on:Business continuity and crisis responseScope 3 emissions and supply chain sustainabilityDigital twins and predictive resilienceEthical sourcing and due diligence complianceNearshoring, automation, and future-ready logisticsBecause a supply chain can’t be sustainable unless it’s resilient, and it can’t be resilient unless it’s sustainable.⚡ Resilient Supply Chain+ subscribers unlock full access to 460+ episodes featuring world-class leaders.🆓 Everyone else can listen free to the latest 30 days of conversations that matter.If you’re a supply-chain executive, sustainability strategist, or technology leader, this is your edge.Subscribe now and join the global conversation redefining how the world moves, makes, and measures everything.

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  • Creator
    Tom Raftery
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Tom Raftery
  • Show Website
    Resilient Supply Chain