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

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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

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

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter welcome former US Women's soccer team goalkeeper Hope Solo to the show! Hope discusses her career, her advocacy for women's rights and gender equality, and her involvement with the Homeless World Cup.

Listen in as she shares her journey from a young girl with a passion for soccer to becoming one of the world's top goalkeepers, and discusses the challenges she faced in advocating for equal pay and better conditions for women in sports. Also learn more about the Homeless World Cup, an organization that Hope supports and has a personal connection to, that uses soccer to inspire homeless people to change their lives.

Tune in to gain insight into Hope Solo's remarkable journey, filled with resilience, passion, and a profound commitment to making a difference in the world through the game of soccer.

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 and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/saving-goals-changing-lives-hope-solo-journey-soccer-start-social-advocate-lwp101

This episode of Supply Chain Now is a part of our Logistics with Purpose series, and features Kevin Carvajal. Kevin has been a humanitarian relief practitioner since 2013. During that time, he has focused on sourcing and delivering critical goods to augment the delivery of education, development, and humanitarian services offered by the Salesians of Don Bosco for at-risk youth and other vulnerable populations. His first encounter with supply chain management began in an international beauty brand’s 3PL distribution center where he audited inbound, outbound, and reverse logistics processes to ensure inventory record accuracy.

This episode was sponsored by Vector Global Logistics and hosted by Enrique Alvarez, Elisa Rodriguez, Greg White, and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-410.

This episode of Supply Chain Now features Jonathan Starr and Trudy Hall. Jonathan Starr authored It Takes A School, published by Macmillan Henry Holt in February 2017. It tells the story of Jonathan’s founding and heading the Abaarso School of Science and Technology, a non-profit educational organization in Somaliland. Abaarso School has broken a decades long drought in Somali education with unprecedented success, including placing students at Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Brown, and MIT. In total the school has sent 150 students to continue their education globally. In 2017 Jonathan co-founded Barwaaqo University in Somaliland, the first all-female boarding university in the country. In 2019, he co-founded Kaabe Schools, with the mission of spreading high quality Montessori-inspired K-12 education throughout Somaliland and beyond. In 2018, he spoke at Marist College as part of Marist selecting It Takes a School as its first-year student required reading. From 2004 – 2008, Jonathan founded and led Flagg Street Capital, a private investment firm that managed $170 million of investor assets. Prior to Flagg Street, Jonathan worked at SAB Capital, Blavin and Company, and Fidelity Investments. Jonathan graduated from Emory University, where he received a B.A. Summa Cum Laude in Economics and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Trudy Hall had spent her professional career as an administrator in the world of independent education. As head of two girls boarding schools , (Emma Willard School and Miss Hall’s School), and a senior administrator at four others, (Culver Academies, Hutchison School, Stoneleigh-Burnham, Forest Ridge), she has focused her professional energy on programs that inspire students to develop their distinctive voice and personal passions. Former Head of School at Emma Willard School for 17 years, Trudy also served 14 years on the board of the National Coalition of Girls Schools, and as President for 4 of those years, during which the Global Forum for Girls Education was conceived and trademarked. Trudy served as the President of the Board for Leadership and Design, a non-profit that designs leadership experience for those creating the future of education. Formally educated at St. Lawrence University, Harvard Graduate School of Education and Duke University, Trudy, is a ferociously curious peripatetic who, for the moment, resides in both Seattle, Washington and Somaliland.

This episode was hosted by Monica Aurora Roesch Davila, Enrique Alvarez, Greg White, and Scott Luton for the Logistics with Purpose series sponsored by Vector Global Logistics. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at https://supplychainnow.com/episode-399.

This episode of Supply Chain Now features Jasmine Crowe with Goodr. Jasmine Crowe is a docu-series producer and entrepreneur whose projects addressing hunger and poverty, and access to quality education have positively impacted vulnerable communities in more than 20 U.S. cities, the United Kingdom, and Haiti. Specifically, the Sunday Soul Homeless feeding initiative has successfully fed more than 50,000 and led to the founding of social technology enterprise Goodr in 2016. Under Jasmine’s leadership, Goodr has redirected more than 100,000 pounds of excess prepared foods — in addition to fresh fruits, vegetables, and other supplies — to communities in need since 2016. Jasmine holds a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Central University and a master’s degree from Arizona State University.

This episode was hosted by Greg White, Cynthia Curry, and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at https://supplychainnow.com/episode-390.

This episode of Supply Chain Now is the next show in our Logistics with Purpose series sponsored by Vector Global Logistics. This episode features Melenie York. Melenie York’s involvement with warehousing and shipping came about from her interest and love of modern and contemporary art funny enough. In the late nineties, She joined a small art book distribution company in New York and took on the position of export sales manager as it grew internationally. Family matters brought her back to Baltimore and she began working as a Logistics Manager for an e-commerce site selling used books. From here, Melenie moved on to working with Whitehouse and Schapiro, a global supplier of secondhand products. Beginning with arranging domestic shipments via over the road carriers, she now oversees all exports and works closely with forwarders, intermodel carriers and provide customer service for our overseas customers.

This episode was hosted by Valeria Hernandez, Greg White, and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-380.

“Logistics with Purpose: Jeremy Newhouse with MATTER”

Supply Chain Now Episode 375

This episode of Supply Chain Now features Jeremy Newhouse. Jeremy Newhouse is Vice President and CFO of MATTER- an international NGO committed to helping expand access to health in the neediest parts of the world. Jeremy has traveled and worked in 50 countries. He joined MATTER in 2013 following extensive international experience working in Congo and Tanzania in education, microfinance initiatives, and entrepreneurship development. While studying for his MBA at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, Jeremy was a founding member of Microfinance Alliance that promoted microfinance awareness throughout Minneapolis and at the UofM. In his role as board member for Microfinance Alliance, Jeremy spoke at the 2008 Peace Prize Forum along with Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus and other dignitaries. While pursuing his MBA, Jeremy was a broker and field trainer for Edward Jones financial services. Jeremy was recruited to St. Cloud State University where he became the first director of the SCSU Micro Loan Program- assisting SCSU in design and development of the first university run microloan program in the Midwest. Jeremy holds a B.A. in Divinity and Masters in Business Administration. Jeremy currently lives in Minneapolis with his wife Jessica, sons Orion and Oscar, and daughters Selah and Keziah.

This episode is part of the Logistics with Purpose series sponsored by Vector Global Logistics, and was hosted by Enrique Alvarez, Elisa Rodriguez Duron, Greg White, and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnow.com/episode-375.

“Logistics with Purpose: Lauren Noce with Hungry”

Supply Chain Now Episode 351

Sponsored by Vector Global Logistics

This episode of Supply Chain Now features Lauren Noce. Lauren is an Atlanta-based sales and marketing professional with 10+ of extensive experience in the trade, specializing in the design and implementation of strategic sales and trade marketing structures and operational efficiency. Midwest born and raised, Lauren comes to Atlanta by way of Chicago, where she began her career as an On-Premise Sales Rep for a beer distributor, moving up within the company and eventually holding titles of Key Accounts Manager and Brand Manager before moving on from distribution to the supplier-side of F&B covering the Southeast for a beer importer, and then taking a position as the first National Sales Director for a mid-sized brewery. She joined HUNGRY Marketplace, Inc. in May 2019 to lead the launch of the company's third city, Atlanta, where she holds the title of Senior Director of Corporate Sales.

This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnow.com/episode-351.

“Logistics with Purpose: Patrick Plonski, PhD with Books for Africa”

Supply Chain Now Episode 344

Sponsored by Vector Global Logistics

This episode of Supply Chain Now features Patrick Plonski, PhD. Patrick has served as the Executive Director of Books For Africa since 2003. He holds a PhD in International Education (2009), and previously served as Executive Director of the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council at the University of Minnesota (1998-2003), and Committee Administrator for the Minnesota House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture (1987-1998).

This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez, Adrian Purtill, and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnow.com/episode-344.

“Logistics with Purpose: Randy Strang with MedShare”

Supply Chain Now Episode 341

Sponsored by Vector Global Logistics

This episode of Supply Chain Now features Randy Strang. Randy came to MedShare after retiring from UPS where he spent nearly 18 years as a vice president. He held several roles at UPS including leading the Retail Solutions team, serving as the integration manager for a strategic integration and leading the Global Program Management team, a global team of professionals who provided service level oversight for our largest customers. Prior to UPS he worked as a Management Consultant at Accenture and Ernst & Young. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering.

This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at www.supplychainnow.com/episode-341

"Logistics with a Purpose: Mickey Horner with Rise Against Hunger"

Supply Chain Now Episode 338

Sponsored by Vector Global Logistics

This episode of Supply Chain Now features Mickey Horner with Rise Against Hunger. Mickey has held several positions with Rise Against Hunger over the past 12 years. Currently, he is responsible for developing the strategic vision for expansion of the volunteer meal packaging program within the United States, and overseeing the supply chain of the organization on a global level. He has extensive experience in developing and implementing various supply chain models throughout the US. Mickey has over 25 years of management experience, including more than 15 years with non-profits.

Mickey earned his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and his Masters of Business Administration from Wake Forest University. He also holds a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University.

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton, Greg White, Enrique Alvarez, and Monica Aurora Roesch Davila. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnow.com/episode-338

"Logistics with a Purpose: Mike Mannina with ThriveWorx"

Supply Chain Now, Episode 254

The Logistics with a Purpose Series

Sponsored by Vector Global Logistics - http://vectorgl.com/

This episode features Mike Mannina. Mike serves as President of ThriveWorx. With nearly two decades of international experience, including nearly twelve years serving in a variety of policy-making and diplomatic roles in Washington, DC and the Middle East, Mike joined Atlanta’s disruptive coffee startup Thrive Farmers in 2015 to launch the company’s sister international development nonprofit, ThriveWorx. As President of ThriveWorx, Mike leads the organization to empower farming communities to thrive by creating customized, market-based solutions to poverty. Prior to joining ThriveWorx, Mike served as the U.S. Treasury Attaché to Saudi Arabia, as an advisor within various offices of the U.S. Treasury Department, and as a staffer at the White House Homeland Security Council, the Heritage Foundation, and the office of U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson. Mike is a Term Member with the Council on Foreign Relations. He holds business and journalism degrees from the University of Georgia and an MA in Strategic Studies/International Relations from the United States Naval War College. He is an active member of his local church in Roswell, GA, a husband, and a father of three energetic children ages nine, four, and two. Learn more about ThriveWorx: http://thriveworx.org/

This episode was hosted by Adrian Purtil, Enrique Alvarez, Greg White, and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnow.com/episode-254

Join us as we celebrate the 100th episode of the Logistics with Purpose podcast!

This special episode, hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter of Vector Global Logistics, features many special guests, including Scott Luton of Supply Chain Now, Kelly Cobb with Bombas, Julie Forsyth with Partners for World Health, and so many more.

Listen in as Enrique and Kristi reflect on the evolution of the podcast over the past four years, highlighting the diverse range of guests and topics covered. They discuss the significant changes in the logistics and supply chain industry, including a greater focus on sustainability and purpose-driven business models, and so much more.

Tune in and celebrate this important milestone for the Logistics with Purpose team, and here's to at least 100 more!!

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about Logistics with Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purpose

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This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/100-episode-logistics-with-purpose-lwp100

“Vector Global Logistics: Rapid Growth, Giving Back & Culture First”

Supply Chain Now, Episode 134

Hosted by Sandia – Learn more: www.worksandia.com

Episode 134 of Supply Chain Now features Enrique Alvarez. Enrique serves as Managing Director at Vector Global Logistics and believes we all have a personal responsibility to change the world. He is hard working, relationship minded and pro-active. Enrique trusts that the key to logistics is having a good and responsible team that truly partners with the clients and does whatever is necessary to see them succeed. He is a proud sponsor of Vector's unique results-based work environment and before venturing into logistics he worked for the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). During his time at BCG, he worked in different industries such as: Telecommunications, Energy, Industrial Goods, Building Materials and Private banking. His main focus was always on the operations, sales and supply chain processes, with case focus on, logistics, growth strategy and cost reduction. Prior to joining BCG, Enrique worked for Grupo Vitro, a Mexican glass manufacturer, for five years holding different positions from sales and logistics manager to supply chain project leader in charge of five warehouses in Colombia.

He has a MBA from The Wharton School of Business and a BS, in Mechanical Engineer from the Technologico de Monterrey in Mexico. Enrique's passions are soccer and the ocean and also enjoys traveling, getting to know new people and spending time with his wife and two kids Emma and Enrique. Learn more about Vector Global Logistics here: http://vectorgl.com/

This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our show page at: www.supplychainnow.com/episode-134.

Sam Horn is on a mission to help people create quality communications that add value for all involved. Are you ready to join her and embrace positive change?

In the second part of a dynamic two-part interview on Logistics with Purpose, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter are joined by the captivating Sam Horn- a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leadership coach.

Listen in as Sam shares her personal journey that underscores the importance of genuine experiences and connections, both personally and professionally, the power of storytelling, and how it can enhance communication, pitch ideas effectively, and even serve as a valuable tool in marketing products and services, and also a cautionary note on the use of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for balance to avoid losing the essence of human identity and creativity in the face of technological advancement.

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 and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/revolutionizing-communication-unleashing-power-purpose-lwp99

Sam Horn is on a mission to help people create quality communications that add value for all involved. Are you ready to join her and embrace positive change?

In this first part of a dynamic two-part interview on Logistics with Purpose, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter are joined by the captivating Sam Horn- a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leadership coach.

Get ready for an energizing conversation as Sam shares her inspiring origin story, parenting insights, and the transformation from pitching academic courses to becoming a sought-after speaker on conflict resolution. Hear the secrets of the Intrigue Agency, learn unforgettable communication tips, and discover Sam's philosophy on living a fulfilling life. Packed with engaging anecdotes and actionable advice, this first episode of two promises to be a thrilling ride into the world of impactful storytelling and effective communication.

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 and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/revolutionizing-communication-unleashing-power-purpose-lwp98

In this episode of "Logistics with Purpose," hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter welcome Aaron Edwards, CEO of the Charles Group, to the show. Aaron shares his journey from finance to advertising, the evolution of his agency, and exciting initiatives like PeduL and First Close.

Listen in as their conversation touches on talent retention, work culture post-pandemic, and support for working parents through Family First. Aaron also shares advice for brands and highlights the growing importance of conscious capitalism in the business world.

Join us to be inspired and to learn how to come together for positive change.

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 and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/transforming-business-purpose-lwp97

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kevin Brown welcome Atul Vir, President of Equator Advanced Appliances to the show, to share his remarkable journey from a military boarding school in India to international entrepreneurship.

He discusses key experiences, including navigating a coup, starting Equator, and collaborating with NASA, and emphasizes empathy, negotiation, and sustainability in business. The conversation also touches on his book, "Underdog Thinking," and the impact of COVID-19 on Equator.

Listen in as Enrique, Kevin, and Atul truly highlight the importance of logistics with purpose and building meaningful relationships and good values in business.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about Equator Appliances: www.EquatorAppliances.com

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 and Kevin Brown. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/sustainable-innovation-beyond-trailblazing-odyssey-international-entrepreneurship-lwp96

In the first new Logistics with Purpose podcast episode of 2024, hosts Monica Aurora Roesch and Noria Sierra welcome Kaitlin Marian to the show, with In Kind Direct, a charity focused on preventing surplus products from going to waste by distributing them to charities in need across the UK.

Kaitlin shares her journey from a corporate career to In Kind Direct, highlighting the charity's mission to tackle hygiene poverty and its impact on individuals' lives. Listen in and learn more about:

• The importance of partnerships with corporate donors and the environmental benefits of diverting products from landfills.
• The logistics of managing donations for over 5,000 charities and addressing challenges in meeting specific product needs.
• The practical role of logistics in driving purpose-driven initiatives.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about In Kind Direct: https://www.inkinddirect.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 Monica Roesch and Nuria Sierra. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/charitable-impact-redefining-surplus-social-good-lwp95

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter are joined by Christelle Delenclos, Senior Director for Aid & Relief for NAM at A.P. Moller-Maersk. Christelle shares her inspiring journey from France to her role today, highlighting pivotal moments and the power of empathy instilled by her grandmother.

The conversation delves into the significance of setbacks, diverse experiences, and the vital role logistics plays in humanitarian efforts. Christelle's anecdotes, from delivering winter jackets to aiding Ukraine, showcase the impact of logistics in crisis response.

Listen in as Christelle emphasizes the need for evolving supply chains through data analytics, collaboration, and eco-friendly practices, and so much more.

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 and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/humanitarian-logistics-empathy-action-maersk-project-logistics-lwp94

Operations and supply chain management are a science that require a lot of experience and technical know-how to lead – especially on a global scale. But people management is a science too, one that is often more challenging than the others. Caroline Troit leads Operations for the Luxe division of L’Oréal North America. She has end-to-end operational responsibilities for a portfolio of American brands and oversees the supply chain for all of L’Oréal’s luxury brands in the US and Canada, including Lancôme, Armani, YSL, and several fragrance brands. In this special collaborative episode between Logistics with Purpose and Supply Chain Now, Caroline joins hosts Kristi Porter and Amanda Luton to talk about her love for working with people and how she has applied a background in engineering in the largest cosmetics company in the world.

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 Kristi Porter and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/flying-high-flying-low-operations-luxe-loreal-lwp93

Whether helping Toms scale shoe delivery from a million pairs to 50 million or delivering 78,000 masks to healthcare workers during COVID, Gifts for Good Chief Impact Officer Jenise Steverding has found a way throughout her career to meld her knack for logistics with a propensity for giving back - and for that, we (and the world at large) are very grateful.

Join us in this classic Logistics with Purpose episode, as we discuss her fascinating professional trajectory, exciting new software to simplify corporate giving, and how it all started with three envelopes.

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 and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/logistics-with-purpose-classic-distributing-gift-giving-scale-lwp92

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

In a discipline as rich, deep, and broad as supply chain, it is no wonder that there are also a million entrepreneurial stories waiting to be told – and heard. Nate Shutes, VP Global Fulfillment & Logistics for Blu Dot, has more than 20 years of industry experience working for shippers, carriers, and 3PLs in a variety of roles. He is also the host of The Bootstrapper's Guide to Logistics Podcast & Ballast Founder Community. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Nate joins Enrique Alvarez to talk about why there will never be an end to the small but important conversations in his logistics learning journey.

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 the dedicated episode page at https://supplychainnow.com/giving-voice-supply-chain-bootstrappers-lwp91

People all over the world struggle to access clean water, a necessity for survival and something that many people take for granted – but not John DeYoung, Founder and CEO, Vivoblu Inc. Since he was a teenager, he has wanted to make a difference in the world. His story began in the slum streets of South Korea, but today he is blessed to serve children around the world by providing them with access to clean water. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, John joins Kristi Porter and Monica Roesch to share his entrepreneurial journey and talk about the many things he has observed and learned in his world travels.

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 Kristi Porter and Monica Roesch. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/hosting-global-water-party-vivoblu-lwp90

Sometimes the most impactful efforts start as an unexpected spark of creativity. They can quickly be forgotten or nurtured into lasting programs – but someone has to make the decision to move forward. Brittney Richardson is the Owner and CEO of Midwest Road Rescue and TheBreTV. After starting her career in law enforcement and fire rescue, she spent 11 years as a truck driver. She owns a pink semi and a pink breast cancer awareness SUV with “Honk for Pink” on the side, donating $1 to cancer research for each honk. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Brittney joins Kristi Porter and Luisa Garcia to talk about why she ended up becoming an over-the-road driver and how it gave her the platform she needed to make a difference.

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 Kristi Porter and Luisa Garcia. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/hitting-open-road-gain-focus-lwp89

While people are always listed first in the classic ‘people, process, and technology’ paradigm, when it comes to leading change, they are often considered last. That creates a situation where transformation projects may not be able to succeed, simply because the culture is too weak to support them. Karen Sammon is a committed Conscious Capitalist, and the CEO of a company by nearly the same name. She has a successful track record as a transformational leader, guiding organizations through digital, and cultural transformations by focusing on cultivating and empowering collaborative, engaged and high-performing teams, through servant leadership and authenticity. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Karen joins Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter to talk about her professional journey and commitment to the cause of Conscious Capitalism.

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/

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This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/seeking-higher-purpose-business-conscious-capitalism-lwp88

For a long time, corporate performance has been managed by looking at worker time and presence. Rules and policies are usually focused on employee behavior, resulting in an inefficient, broken system. While working at Best Buy, Jody Thompson started to reimagine how a workplace could be managed, emphasizing results over time and presence. Now she is focused on workplace transformation full time, as the Founder and CEO of CultureRX. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Jody joins hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter to share her story and talk about how changing a company’s culture can revolutionize what they are capable of achieving.

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Healthcare needs vary the world over, and for many people, accessibility is the number one challenge - especially when disaster strikes. International Medical Corps is a large organization, with a current presence in 30 countries and a staff of about 8,000. While most of their team is local to each country, the emergency response unit is comprised of just 20 people, each with expertise in a certain field – including logistics. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Ronny Elfassy, Deputy Director, Emergency Response Operations at International Medical Corps, joins hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter to discuss his field experience and the important role that logistics plays in their disaster response operations.

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There are a lot of inventors and products out there, but only a few innovators and solutions. In order to develop a true solution, entrepreneurs need to think big and allow themselves to escape the conventions of the past.

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Kristi Porter and Maureen Woolshlager are joined by Sam Berman, the Founder and CEO of the Logistics Advanced Research Center (LARC). Sam is a serial entrepreneur, where he has developed skills in supply chain management, marketing, and consulting in product development. He understands the challenges faced by early-stage startups and is committed to fostering an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship by mentoring budding entrepreneurs. Listen in as he talks about his unique perspective on the energy and destruction required to create something new.

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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 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.

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Companies spend thousands and thousands of dollars on ‘swag’ or promotional merchandise every year, but what happens when they change their logo or go through an acquisition? Swag Cycle helps companies repurpose and recycle items in a responsible, ethical, and affordable way, keeping unneeded swag out of landfills.

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Kristi Porter and Luisa Garcia are joined by Ben Grossman, Co-President of Grossman Marketing Group and Founder of SwagCycle. Prior to assuming his current position, he was the director of his firm’s Green Marketing & Sustainability Practice and he founded SwagCycle in 2019, for which he received the 2022 Bess Cohn Humanitarian of the Year award from the Advertising Specialty Institute. Listen in as he talks about his unique professional journey.

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A series of professional experiences may seem disconnected, until the moment – and the role – comes along to justify them all. Then all of those past experiences and skills fall into place in support of one singular experience.

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Kristi Porter and Wesley McArthur are joined by Julie Forsyth, Chief Operating Officer at Partners for World Health. She has held a range of senior-level positions in traditional retail operations, strategic planning, management consulting, product development, marketing, and e-commerce, and has worked for internationally recognized companies as well as organizations in the non-profit sector. Listen in as she talks about how her extraordinary professional journey led her to her current role at Partners for World Health.

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Elaine Read & Matt Weyandt have stamped the most important values from their previous careers into every facet of their craft chocolate manufacturing business.

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, host Kristi Porter welcomes Elaine Read and Matt Weyandt, co-founders of Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate. The Atlanta-based company sources cacao directly from farmers and cooperatives in Central and South America, and the Caribbean, and makes chocolate bars in small batches.

Listen in and learn more about Read and Weyandt's unique story and commitment to sustainability through their organization's carbon neutrality, packaging, and more.

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Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taUE7Z6VFi4

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Some people start out as entrepreneurs and stay there, preferring to follow a less traditional path that allows them more flexibility and autonomy. Others have entrepreneurial experiences and then find ways to apply their creativity and love of learning in a corporate setting.

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Enrique Alvarez and Wesley McArthur are joined by William Sandman, Market Development Manager - Channel Strategy for Avery Dennison. William's career has taken him from Louisville, KY to Vietnam in roles that leveraged his entrepreneurial upbringing and allowed him to experience successes, challenges, and work with a number of amazing mentors along the way. Today he is now helping to create Avery Dennison's strategy for several different target markets so they can see the optimal route for investment and direction over the next 3-5 years.

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Learn more about Avery Dennison: https://www.averydennison.com/en/home.html

Avery Dennison and The Premier League Present: The Name Behind the Numbers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7UO0eVSqmM

About Avery Dennison RBIS Vietnam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnasjaeBjP8

Show Dawgs Vietnam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnasjaeBjP8

This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Wesley McArthur. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/learning-new-stuff-like-entrepreneur-lwp81

Mel Young has worked as a social entrepreneur for most of his life, driven by his fervent belief that is it possible to end homelessness around the world. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Mel joins hosts Enrique Alvarez and Nuria Sierra to hear how he combined his desire to make a difference with the game of football (American soccer) to change 1.2 million lives to date.

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What would it look like to come to this country with one suitcase in hand to achieve the American dream? It might include the opportunity to serve as a corporate leader at Dell, to be sworn in at the White House to serve on the United States Investment Advisory Council, and to receive numerous accolades, including “Twenty-Five Influential Women in Business” by MEA Magazine; “America’s Top Diversity Advocate” by DiversityBusiness.com; and “Best of the Decade” by Minority Business USA.

What if you realized your American dream and then realized millions of others had not? Would you be satisfied or get back to work?

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Enrique Alvarez and Maureen Woolshlager are joined by Ying McGuire, CEO & President of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), to talk about how her achievement of the American dream is now driving her to help systematically excluded communities of color do the same.

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Isabelle Szott is a behavioral researcher at APOPO in Tanzania. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Isabelle joins host Enrique Alvarez to talk about how humans are studying animal behavior to better understand how they are impacted by different conditions in their environment. She also describes the work being done to train African giant pouch rats as landmine detectors, as rescue search animals, and as scent detection animals to monitor the contents of shipping containers.

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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 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.

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Danielle Southcott started thinking about the benefits of clean shipping while working in different roles in the maritime industry. What frustrated her was the challenge of proving the financial viability of the model. In fact, as she explains, she became obsessed with the idea that clean shipping could support a for-profit business model. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Danielle joins hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter to talk about the progress she has seen and the work that remains to be done.

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In Shakespeare’s comedy plays, it is the Fool – a Motley Fool in As You Like It – that gets to speak the truth to the king and queen. There was so much power and freedom that came with such a seemingly lowly station. That is why David Gardner, his brother Tom, and fellow co-founder Erik Rydholm started The Motley Fool, a source of honest, educational, and entertaining information about the stock market. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, David joins co-hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter to talk about the personal connections and professional aspirations at the heart of this unique source of business information.

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In February of 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. A citizen resistance that was only expected to last days has held for over a year… and the fight goes on. Vector Global Logistics launched an effort almost immediately to channel the collective desire to help. ‘Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine’ brings together like-minded individuals around the world that are determined to use their resources and expertise to make a difference for the people of Ukraine.

In this special episode of Logistics with Purpose, Kristi Porter and Maureen Woolshlager are joined by a panel of motivated, caring individual that represent purpose-driven organizations to discuss the ongoing effort to support the people of Ukraine:

Christopher Hussaini, Senior Sales Manager, Hapag-Lloyd

Ania Hyman, Executive Vice President, Fundacja Koper Pomaga - Copernicus Group

Vicki Bachmann, Vice President of Business Partnerships, Matter

Yaroslav Hnatusko, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Restore Ukraine

Lee Scheumann, Executive Director, Hand in Hand Together

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When children are exposed to math and science from an early age, they learn to be comfortable with themselves and develop a self-confidence that expands the future opportunities available to them. This is why Tzipor Ulman founded Science is Elementary (SiE), to bring together children of all backgrounds with exceptional science and engineering mentors. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Tzipor joins co-hosts Kristi Porter and Pedro Serafin to share her passion for making science accessible.

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There are few opportunities in the world to combine creativity with analytics like those presented by the beauty industry. Because of this, Supergoop! CEO Amanda Baldwin had the courage to pivot from successful roles in banking and private equity to become an entrepreneur – even surprising herself. In this episode, she joins Enrique Alvarez and Maureen Woolshlager to tell her story and talk about how she and her team give back.

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There are few opportunities in the world to combine creativity with analytics like those presented by the beauty industry. Because of this, Supergoop! CEO Amanda Baldwin had the courage to pivot from successful roles in banking and private equity to become an entrepreneur – even surprising herself.

In this classic Logistics with Purpose episode, she joins Enrique Alvarez and Maureen Woolshlager to tell her story and talk about how she and her team give back. 

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There are challenging final mile logistics and then there are CHALLENGING final mile logistics. Brad Hendrickson (a.k.a. Bakhmut Brad) is currently working in the Donbas region of Ukraine to lead evacuations and deliver aid to the people and animals living one day at a time. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Brad joins co-hosts Kristi Porter and Maureen Woolshlager to tell his amazing story and share the combination of factors that led him to the front lines of the war in Eastern Europe.

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Many of us have a career path that is long and winding. How we see each of those twists and turns – as a setback or an opportunity – often determines how successful we will be at the end of the journey.

Laura Cyrus followed a particularly windy path to get to Truckers Against Trafficking, a 501(c)3 organization that exists to educate, equip, empower, and mobilize members of the trucking, bus and energy industries to combat human trafficking. She picked up web skills and voiceover experience in different positions that she now leverages for a whole new reason.

In this classic Logistics with Purpose episode, Laura tells Logistics with Purpose hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter:

· How new graduates or job seekers ‘take inventory’ of seemingly random professional experiences into a capability profile that will help them find their next role

· Why drivers and other members of the supply chain / trucking industry are uniquely positioned to combat human trafficking – if they are properly trained

· Some of the best (and most amazing) success stories that have come out of the Truckers Against Trafficking movement

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Born and raised in a refugee camp in Pakistan, Ismail Safi observed firsthand how proper planning and logistics can make a sustainable difference in people's lives. In this episode, he joins Kristi Porter to detail his professional journey, how Islamic Relief USA matches aid to real-time needs and supports long-term impact through livelihood projects, key challenges for non-profits and some of his organization's current projects.

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BrightDrop is decarbonizing last mile logistics---and Steven Hornyak is here to tell you all about it. Tune in to this episode of Logistics with Purpose as Enrique and Adrian chat with Steven about his professional path to BrightDrop, how the company is disrupting industries like grocery with more efficient curbside fulfillment options, his advice to his younger self and more.

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This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/great-environment-better-bottom-line-decarbonizing-last-mile-brightdrop-lwp68