The Sustainability Podcast

The Sustainability Team at ARC Advisory Group

The ARC Sustainability Podcast is an interview-based format where science, technology, and sustainability come together.  Our conversations involve many sectors of sustainability such as supply chain management, ESG, the energy transition, industry infrastructure, and manufacturing. Through each discussion we reveal strategies, tools, and processes that leaders and companies are taking to achieving sustainability.  For More Information Visit us at: https://www.arcweb.com

  1. MAR 14

    AI Wars and Industrial AI Battlefronts - A Conversation with Colin Masson and Jim Frazer Part 2 of 5

    Welcome to another insightful episode of The Sustainability Podcast. Today, we are thrilled to bring you Episode Two in a collaborative series with ARC's Industrial Digital Transformation Podcast. Our guest is Colin Mason, Director of Research in Industrial AI at ARC, who joins us to delve into the theme of "AI Wars and Industrial AI Battlefronts." In this episode, we continue the discussion from our first episode, exploring whether the impact of AI on the industrial sector is evolutionary or revolutionary. Colin shares his perspective on the various battlefronts in the AI landscape, including data center hardware, general-purpose AI software platforms, and the emerging edge AI technologies. He also highlights the role of industrial grade data scientists and the importance of strategic partnerships in navigating these advancements.  Tune in as we unpack the complexities of AI's role in the industrial sector, discuss the major players and their strategies, and look ahead to future developments. Whether you're an industry professional or simply curious about the intersection of AI and industrial innovation, this episode is packed with valuable insights.  Join us for this engaging conversation and stay tuned for upcoming episodes in this series, where we'll cover industrial AI use cases, industrial grade data fabrics, and the role of AI in powering sustainability. Don't miss it! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer or Our Producer Tom Cabot View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

    36 min
  2. Beyond the Barcode: How Blockchain is Reshaping Global Supply Chains

    FEB 26

    Beyond the Barcode: How Blockchain is Reshaping Global Supply Chains

    Global supply chains are facing unprecedented challenges—fraud, inefficiency, and a lack of transparency threaten industries ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to luxury goods. Traditional tracking methods, reliant on centralized databases and outdated processes, are proving inadequate in an era where trust, security, and compliance are paramount. In this episode, we examine how blockchain technology is fundamentally transforming supply chain management, ensuring verifiable authenticity, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. We analyze how industry leaders—including Nestlé, Walmart, Carrefour, De Beers, LVMH, Prada, Cartier, Dior, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, Mercedes-Benz, Zegna, Pfizer, Lilly, and Johnson & Johnson—are deploying blockchain to strengthen oversight, mitigate risks, and drive accountability. We explore IBM Food Trust’s impact on food safety, Aura Blockchain Consortium’s role in combatting counterfeiting, and MediLedger Network’s innovations in pharmaceutical integrity. Additionally, we discuss advanced implementations such as NFT-based authentication, zero-knowledge proofs, smart contracts, and quantum-resistant cryptography, all of which are shaping the next generation of supply chain security. For business leaders, policymakers, and technology professionals, this episode provides a critical analysis of blockchain’s role in redefining global commerce—setting new standards for trust, efficiency, and resilience in supply chain operations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer or Our Producer Tom Cabot View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

    13 min
4.8
out of 5
10 Ratings

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The ARC Sustainability Podcast is an interview-based format where science, technology, and sustainability come together.  Our conversations involve many sectors of sustainability such as supply chain management, ESG, the energy transition, industry infrastructure, and manufacturing. Through each discussion we reveal strategies, tools, and processes that leaders and companies are taking to achieving sustainability.  For More Information Visit us at: https://www.arcweb.com