Sustainable Supply Chain Orchestration

Deborah Dull, Douglas Kent
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The Sustainable Supply Chain Orchestration podcast, with Deborah Dull & Douglas Kent, is your guide to unlearning the status quo. We break down the UNLEARN framework with real-world cases, giving you the mindset and strategies to foster cross-functional collaboration, build circular partnerships, and orchestrate a tangible, positive impact. Start your journey to a better tomorrow.

Episodes

  1. 1. Sustainable Supply Chain Orchestration

    11/19/2025

    1. Sustainable Supply Chain Orchestration

    Sustainable supply chains start by unlearning the status quo. This first episode introduces the UNLEARN framework, a seven-step guide to moving from outdated, linear models to a future where supply chains are a force for good. Discover how to unify your team around a purpose, navigate the complex sustainability landscape, and orchestrate a resilient, profitable, and positive impact.

    14 min
  2. 2. Unify Around “The Why”

    11/19/2025

    2. Unify Around “The Why”

    Before strategy comes purpose. This episode dives into the critical first step of the UNLEARN model: Unify Around "The Why." Discover how to connect your personal passion for positive impact with your professional role, and hear from top industry leaders on what motivates them. Learn how to build a powerful, unified foundation that turns isolated ambition into collective action for a sustainable supply chain.

    20 min
  3. 3. Navigate the Sustainability Universe

    11/19/2025

    3. Navigate the Sustainability Universe

    Feeling lost in the "alphabet soup" of sustainability? This episode is your guide to navigating the complex universe of standards, frameworks, and reporting. We break down the essential acronyms—from GRI and SASB to the UN SDGs—and provide a practical "treasure map" to uncover and assess the sustainability efforts already at work within your own supply chain.

    19 min
  4. 4. Liberate from the Status Quo

    11/19/2025

    4. Liberate from the Status Quo

    Is your organization held back by the belief that sustainability is too expensive or hard to measure? This episode tackles the seven most common myths head-on, from "it costs too much" to "we can just wait for regulation." We provide the data-driven arguments and real-world examples you need to liberate your team from the status quo and build a compelling case for change.

    16 min
  5. 5. Evolve the Supply Chain

    11/19/2025

    5. Evolve the Supply Chain

    It's time to move from planning to action. This episode focuses on the crucial "how-to" of evolving your supply chain. Discover how to leverage trends like reshoring and Scope 3 reduction as catalysts, craft a compelling one-page pitch to secure leadership buy-in, and adopt a "start small, fail fast, and adapt" approach to pilot your first sustainable initiative effectively.

    22 min
  6. 6. Amplify the story

    11/19/2025

    6. Amplify the story

    Data alone won't inspire change. This episode reveals how to master the art of storytelling to amplify your sustainability successes. We break down a powerful 7-step framework to turn your pilot projects into compelling narratives that galvanize stakeholders, from a 50-second elevator pitch to a full presentation, using real-world examples from companies like PUMA and LEGO.

    12 min
  7. 7. Ramp up the learnings and change

    11/19/2025

    7. Ramp up the learnings and change

    Competition is outdated. This episode dives into the power of "coopetition"—where even rivals collaborate for a greater good. We explore how industry giants are banding together in alliances like the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and RE100 to tackle sustainability challenges no single company can solve alone. Learn the key steps to map your ecosystem, co-create solutions, and scale your impact, with a real-world case study from VF Corporation.

    17 min
  8. 8. Nurture the new approach

    11/19/2025

    8. Nurture the new approach

    A sustainability initiative is not a project with an end date. This episode makes the case for why a "set it and forget it" mindset is the biggest threat to lasting change. We explore how to embed sustainability into your company's cultural DNA, from securing unwavering leadership commitment to creating a "living library" of knowledge. Learn practical steps to invest in your team, manage talent gaps, and use knowledge systems to turn every employee into a champion for a sustainable future.

    18 min
  9. 9. Sending you on your journey

    11/19/2025

    9. Sending you on your journey

    This concluding episode explores how major trends like talent transformation, circularity, and supply chain regionalization are providing the tools to turn these obstacles into opportunities. You’ll leave equipped with a collaborative mindset and a network of innovators, ready to lead your organization toward a more resilient and impactful future. The work continues, but you now have the community and clarity to champion the change.

    19 min
  10. A Welcome Message from Deborah and Douglas

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    A Welcome Message from Deborah and Douglas

    Deborah and Douglas welcome you to the podcast adaptation of their book Sustainable Supply Chain Orchestration.

    3 min

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The Sustainable Supply Chain Orchestration podcast, with Deborah Dull & Douglas Kent, is your guide to unlearning the status quo. We break down the UNLEARN framework with real-world cases, giving you the mindset and strategies to foster cross-functional collaboration, build circular partnerships, and orchestrate a tangible, positive impact. Start your journey to a better tomorrow.

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