Sustainable Supply Chain
Welcome to the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, hosted by Tom Raftery, a seasoned expert at the intersection of technology and sustainability. This podcast is an evolution of the Digital Supply Chain podcast, now with a laser-focused mission: exploring and promoting tech-led sustainability solutions in supply chains across the globe. Every Monday at 7 am CET, join us for insightful and organic conversations that blend professionalism with an informal, enjoyable tone. We don't script our episodes; instead, we delve into spontaneous, meaningful dialogues about significant topics, always with a touch of fun. Our guests are a diverse mix of influencers in the field - from founders and CxOs of pioneering solution providers to thought leaders and supply chain executives who have successfully implemented sustainability initiatives. Their stories, insights, and experiences are shaping the future of sustainable supply chains. While the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast addresses critical and complex issues, we aim to keep the discussions accessible, engaging, and, most importantly, actionable. It's a podcast that caters to a global audience, reflecting the universal importance of sustainability in today’s interconnected world. We are always eager to hear from our listeners. Your feedback and suggestions are invaluable to us, helping shape the podcast into a platform that truly resonates with its audience. Feel free to reach out via email or connect with us on social media to share your thoughts, ideas, or just to say hello. Subscribe to the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast and be a part of this crucial conversation. Together, let's explore how technology and innovation can lead the charge in creating more sustainable, responsible, and efficient supply chains for a better tomorrow.
Episodes
In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Jen Chew, Vice President of Solutions and Consulting at Bristlecone. We get into a practical, no-nonsense conversation about where supply chain sustainability and AI adoption really stand today — beyond the hype.
Jen shares how the conversation around AI in supply chains has evolved from experimentation to meaningful implementation, with companie...
On this week’s episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Rhea Rakshit, VP of Product Management at Sayari, a company helping organisations untangle the complex web of supply chain risk with data, design thinking, and a strong dose of social impact.
We talk about why traditional supply chain visibility just doesn’t cut it anymore - and how real insight starts with understanding who you’re sourcin...
We’ve all seen it - corporate sustainability targets set in boardrooms with no real plan to back them up. In this episode, I sit down with Paige Janson, CEO of the Sustainable Resource Management division at ENGIE Impact, to talk about what happens next, when the ambition meets the reality of data gaps, regulatory complexity, and internal resistance.
With nearly 20 years’ experience helping global organisations dec...
In this week’s episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Simon Kim, CEO and founder of Glassdome, to unpack a critical and fast-evolving area in sustainability: product carbon footprinting (PCF).
We explore why accurate, site-specific emissions data is becoming essential for manufacturers, not just to comply with EU regulations like the Battery Passport and Digital Product Passport, but to sta...
In this week’s episode, I sat down with Andrew Hargest, founder of Supply Club, to unpack the complexities of sustainable packaging in the food service sector.
We discussed what sustainability really means in the context of packaging - beyond the buzzwords - and why cost is no longer the blocker it once was. Andrew explained how compostability only works if composting infrastructure exists, and how misconceptions ar...
In this episode, I sit down once again with Kenny McGee, CEO of Component Sense, to delve into one of the most confronting aspects of global supply chains — electronic waste, or e-waste.
Kenny recently returned from Agbogbloshie, Ghana, a site once dubbed the world’s largest e-waste dump. What he found there was far more complex than expected: a vast, informal economy built around salvaging, repairing, and repurposi...
The Sustainability Thread: Digitalising Supply Chain Sustainability
In this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Klaus Brettschneider, Director of Sustainability Products at Linx-AS, to explore how digitalisation is transforming sustainability management. Klaus introduces the concept of the sustainability thread—an evolution of the digital thread—that connects sustainability data across a...
In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with Micki Vandeloo, president of Lakeview Consulting, to explore a critical but often overlooked funding opportunity: grants for manufacturers. Many manufacturing firms are unaware of the substantial funding available to support sustainability initiatives, equipment upgrades, and workforce training. Micki sheds light on how businesses can access t...
The sustainability of IT infrastructure is often overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in reducing corporate carbon footprints. In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Payne, SVP of Supply Chain Solutions at MDSi, to explore how organisations can optimise reverse logistics, extend asset lifecycles, and reduce emissions in their IT operations.
Shannon explains why many large enterprises have well-defined procureme...
Shipping perishables isn’t just about getting products from A to B—it’s a high-stakes logistics challenge where delays mean financial loss, spoiled goods, and environmental waste. In this episode, I speak with Juan Meisel, CEO of Grip, a company transforming perishable fulfilment through AI-driven logistics.
Juan shares insights from his time at ButcherBox, where scaling operations exposed the inefficiencies of trad...
Supply chains are under increasing pressure to reduce costs, improve service levels, and meet sustainability targets—but how can organisations balance all three? In this episode, I’m joined by Sunder Balakrishnan, Head of Supply Chain Analytics at LatentView Analytics, to discuss how data and AI are transforming supply chain decision-making.
We explore:
- Why perfect data doesn’t exist—and why that’s not a barrier ...
In this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with Paul Magel, President of Business Applications at Computer Generated Solutions (CGS), to explore the critical role of digital transformation in supply chain sustainability.
We discuss how AI, automation, and data-driven transparency are reshaping supply chains, improving efficiency, compliance, and resilience in an increasingly complex global m...
How is automation transforming warehousing and supply chains? What role does sustainability play in logistics, and can businesses balance cost efficiency with environmental responsibility? In this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with Seth Weisberg, CEO of ABCO Systems, to explore these pressing questions.
Seth shares his journey from PricewaterhouseCoopers to leading a third-generation lo...
In this episode, I sit down with Bailey Robin, CEO and co-founder of Matium, to explore how data-driven decision-making can transform supply chains into more efficient and sustainable systems. Bailey shares the fascinating backstory of Matium, a platform focused on connecting supply and demand in material markets to reduce cost, carbon, and time per unit of consumer demand. His insights are as technical as they are...
In this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with George Wade, co-founder of Zevero, a global leader in carbon accounting solutions for businesses with complex supply chains. George shares his fascinating journey from waste management to tackling carbon emissions, offering a unique lens on the importance of uncovering “invisible emissions” within organisations.
We delve into how Zevero helps b...
In this episode, I’m joined by Kristin Naragon, Chief Strategy Officer at Akeneo, to explore how businesses can strategically merge digital transformation with sustainability. As regulations tighten and consumer demand for transparency grows, companies are under increasing pressure to adapt. Kristin breaks down how effective product information management (PIM) can not only streamline operations but also support co...
Welcome to 2025, and to the 49th episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, my first for the year!
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jenna Fink, Principal of Research at Zero100, about the evolving intersection of sustainability and supply chains. With her diverse experience—from Amazon’s high-speed operations to Bayer’s more structured approach—Jenna offers fascinating insights into what dr...
Hi, Tom Raftery here! In this special episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I look back on 2024's 47 episodes of the podcast. Fittingly given the rise in popularity of AI, I do this through the lens of Google Notebook's AI-generated insights. So in this 2024 review, we’re unpacking three major themes from the year:
- AI’s Role in Sustainability: From satellite monitoring of deforestation to pr...
In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Kayla Broussard, CTO for the Consumer and Travel Market at Kyndryl, to explore how data and technology are reshaping supply chains to be more resilient, efficient, and sustainable.
Kayla walks us through some of the biggest challenges in supply chains today, from waste generated by defective products and discarded materials to fragile global ne...
In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Aaron Lober, Vice President of Marketing at CADDi, to explore how data-driven manufacturing is reshaping the industry. Manufacturing, as we know, is the backbone of our global economy, but it’s grappling with challenges like rising costs, a retiring workforce, and the urgent need for sustainability. Aaron shares compelling insights into how leve...
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