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Logistics with Purpose

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. 5 DAYS AGO

    Transforming Lives: Behind the Scenes of Organ Donation

    In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, presented by Vector Global Logistics in partnership with Supply Chain Now, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Wade Stiles interview John Bruens, founder and CEO of Global Transplant Solutions (GTS). John shares his journey from a professional soccer player to a biochemist and eventually a successful entrepreneur in the biopharma industry. He discusses GTS, established in 2014, focusing on ensuring no one dies waiting for an organ, with every employee being a registered organ donor. The company has grown rapidly, especially during the pandemic, by maintaining high standards in logistics and customer service. Listen in as John emphasizes the significance of partnerships and continuous improvement in supply chain management, and as he shares insights on the future of organ preservation and the importance of supporting the transplant community. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about GTS: globaltransplantsolutions.comLearn 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 Wade Stiles. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/transforming-lives-behind-scenes-organ-donation-lwp116

    57 min

  2. 24 OCT

    Juicing for Change: Transforming Health with Arden's Garden

    With a focus on creating nutritious products and promoting healthy living, Leslie Sims, CEO of Arden's Garden, joins hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter for this episode of Logistics with Purpose. In this interview, Leslie shares her inspiring journey of health, wellness, and entrepreneurship, while also emphasizing the importance of accessibility and education in combating the widespread issue of poor dietary habits. The conversation delves into Leslie's personal experiences, as she recounts her family's influence over her career path, her own experiences with with addiction and recovery, and illustrates how these life lessons have shaped her leadership style and commitment to community well-being. Tune in and discover practical advice on incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet and learn about Arden's Garden's mission to provide good health for all. Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Leslie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-zinn-729937bLearn more about Arden's Garden: www.ardensgarden.comLearn 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 Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/juicing-change-transforming-health-ardens-garden-lwp115

    43 min

  3. 10 OCT

    Transforming Global Health: Kelly Hamblin's Journey at the Gates Foundation

    Join us for an enlightening conversation in this episode of Logistics with Purpose as hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter are joined by Kelly Hamblin, a senior program officer at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. With a focus on the critical role of supply chains in global health, particularly in vaccine delivery, Hamblin shares her extensive experience in international development and discusses the challenges faced in logistics, especially in low-resource settings, where efficient supply chains can mean the difference between life and death. Their discussion highlights innovative solutions, such as leveraging partnerships with organizations like Coca-Cola to establish cold chains for vaccine distribution in sub-Saharan Africa. Listen in and gain insight into the foundation's ambitious goals, including the eradication of polio and the introduction of new vaccines for diseases like tuberculosis and malaria. Learn more about the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to enhance health systems and ensure equitable access to life-saving medicines worldwide. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about the Gates Foundation: https://www.gatesfoundation.org/Book Recommendation: https://www.amazon.com.mx/Ministry-Future-Kim-Stanley-Robinson/dp/0316300136Connect with Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hamblin-2839054/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 Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/transforming-global-health-journey-gates-foundation-lwp114

    53 min

  4. 26 SEPT

    Generous Leadership in Action: Insights from Joe Davis on Feedback, Vulnerability, and Inclusivity

    In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter welcome Joe Davis to the show, Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and author of "The Generous Leader." Listen in as Davis shares insights from his extensive career, emphasizing the importance of feedback, vulnerability, and inclusivity in leadership. He recounts his experiences at Proctor and Gamble, BCG, and his role in bringing the 50th Super Bowl to San Francisco with a focus on community impact. Davis also discusses his book, which outlines seven traits of generous leadership, advocating for a leadership style that fosters growth and potential in others. Tune in to learn more about the value of listening, authenticity, and small acts of recognition in effective leadership. Additional Links & Resources: Check out The Generous Leader: https://www.amazon.com/Generous-Leader-Ways-Yourself-Everyones/dp/1523006617Learn more about Boston Consulting Group: https://www.bcg.com/Connect with Joe: www.linkedin.com/in/joedavis131Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn 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 Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/generous-leadership-action-insights-feedback-vulnerability-inclusivity-lwp113

    46 min

  5. 12 SEPT

    Building a Sustainable Skincare Brand: Patrice Mousseau with Satya Organic

    In this new, inspiring episode of Logistics with Purpose, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter have a conversation with Patrice Mousseau, founder and CEO of Satya Organic Skincare. The episode delves into Patrice's journey from a small-town upbringing and diverse career paths, including social services, modeling, and journalism, to becoming an entrepreneur. Motivated by her daughter's eczema, Patrice developed a natural skincare product that quickly gained popularity, leading to significant growth and distribution in major stores across Canada and internationally. The discussion highlights Satya's numerous certifications, commitment to sustainability, innovative approaches to manufacturing and packaging, and Patrice's experiences as an Indigenous woman in business. Listen and learn more about Patrice's dedication to ethical practices, the importance of community, the broader narrative of Indigenous economic empowerment, and so much more! Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Satya Organic: https://satya.ca/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 Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/building-sustainable-skincare-brand-satya-organic-lwp112

    49 min

  6. 29 AUG

    Logistics with Purpose Classic: Leading a Revolution by Paying a Dollar a Pound with Paul Rice, Founder and CEO, Fair Trade USA

    Paul Rice fell in love with Nicaragua when he was there doing research for his senior thesis at Yale. But the more time he spent in the country, the more disillusioned he became with the traditional government-funded, top-down approach to economic development. He heard about the fair trade movement gaining steam in Europe and decided to try the model in Nicaragua, with great success. In this classic episode of Logistics with Purpose, Paul joins host Enrique Alvarez to talk about how fair trade supply chains work and the kind of change they can user in for participating communities and families.  Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Logistics with Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purpose Learn 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. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/logistics-purpose-classic-leading-revolution-paying-dollar-pound-fair-trade-usa-lwp111

    43 min

  7. 15 AUG

    Innovation for Humanity: Better Shelter's Solution for Displaced Communities

    In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, host Kristi Porter welcomes Johan Karlsson, managing director at Better Shelter, to the show. Better Shelter is a company that provides durable and dignified shelters for displaced people, and Karlsson discusses his background in design and how it led him to work in humanitarian shelter projects. Listen in as Karlsson emphasizes the importance of partnerships in achieving their mission, some of the challenges they face, the importance of innovation and adaptability in their work, and their future plans including improving their product, expanding their reach, and finding ways to finance their operations more proactively. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Better Shelter: https://bettershelter.org/ Learn more about Logistics with Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purpose Learn 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 Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychiannow.com/innovation-humanity-better-shelter-solution-displaced-communities-lwp110

    57 min

  8. 1 AUG

    Logistics with Purpose Classic: Reinventing Emergency Disaster Relief feat. David Burke from Team Rubicon

    Team Rubicon has been in operation for 13 years, during which time they have worked in 1,100 different disasters or crises across the country and around the world. The premise of the organization is that military veterans have great experience that can be applied in a disaster relief context and that the military culture and ethos – a bias for action - is attractive to a much broader base than the veteran community.  In this classic episode of Logistics with Purpose, Kristi Porter and Maureen Woolshlager are joined by David Burke, Chief Programs Officer at Team Rubicon and a Marine Corps veteran. In his current role, he spearheads Team Rubicon’s efforts to scale up the delivery of disaster services and life-saving humanitarian aid through safe, effective, and meaningful staff and volunteer implementation. Listen in as he talks about how he found his way from a career in the military to a leadership role at Team Rubicon.  Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Team Rubicon: www.teamrubiconusa.org  Team Rubicon Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mVlGr3pwjs  Learn more about Logistics with Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purpose Learn 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 Kristi Porter and Maureen Woolshlager. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/logistics-purpose-classic-reinventing-emergency-disaster-relief-team-rubicon-lwp109

    43 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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