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Resilient Supply Chain— stories and strategies that keep business moving

Tom Raftery

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The Resilient Supply Chain Podcast is where global leaders explore how to make supply chains stronger, smarter, and more sustainable.
Hosted by Tom Raftery, technology evangelist, sustainability thought-leader, and former SAP Global VP, the show features C-suite executives, founders, and innovators from some of the world’s most influential companies. Together, we examine how organisations are building supply chains that can withstand shocks, adapt to change, and compete in a decarbonising economy.
New episodes drop every Monday at 7 a.m. CET, packed with real insight, not PR fluff.
From resilience and risk mitigation to AI-driven visibility, circular design, and ESG transformation, the podcast unpacks the data, systems, and strategies shaping global operations.
You’ll hear from the people doing the work on:

business continuity and crisis response
Scope 3 emissions and supply chain sustainability
digital twins and predictive resilience
ethical sourcing and due diligence compliance
nearshoring, automation, and future-ready logistics

Because a supply chain can’t be sustainable unless it’s resilient, and it can’t be resilient unless it’s sustainable.
Resilient Supply Chain+ subscribers also get access to bonus episodes, including highlight reels, extra analysis, trend briefings, and other subscriber-only insights.
If you’re a supply chain executive, sustainability strategist, or technology leader, this show gives you an edge.
Subscribe now and join the global conversation redefining how the world moves, makes, and measures everything.

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Finding the One Thing That Can Break Your Supply Chain

Season 2 · Episode 109

Monday, March 2, 2026 • Duration 41:20

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Is your supply chain one nut away from failure?

In this episode of the Resilient Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Jonathan Doller, Senior Solution Consultant at Logility (now part of Aptean), to explore how AI is reshaping supply chain resilience - beyond the hype, and into real operational impact. At a time of tariff shocks, port disruptions, climate risk and talent pressure, the question isn’t whether to use AI, but how to use it intelligently.

You’ll hear how AI can distinguish correlation from causation in forecasting - including a case where a company stopped discounting a Mother’s Day product and saw no drop in demand, only improved margins. We break down why constrained inventory allocation may be AI’s real superpower, and how agentic AI can connect demand, supply, and distribution decisions across the network. And you might be surprised to learn why Jonathan compares fragile supply chains to the “Jesus nut” on a helicopter, a single point of failure with no redundancy.

We also explore supplier visibility, digital readiness assessments, anti-fragility, and why AI should be treated as infrastructure, not a buzzword.

🎙️ Listen now to hear how Jonathan Doller and Logility are redefining data-driven, resilient, sustainable supply chains.

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I'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous Subscribers:

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And remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to bonus episodes of topical, timely supply chain resilience analysis.

🎤 Looking for a keynote speaker on supply chain resilience, AI, and sustainability?
I help leaders understand the forces reshaping global supply chains, from geopolitical disruption and climate risk to AI and real-time decision-making.

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AI Can Find Suppliers. Humans Still Own the Risk

Season 2 · Episode 108

Monday, February 23, 2026 • Duration 38:52

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In this episode of the Resilient Supply Chain Podcast, I’m joined by Ricky Ho, Founder of SourceReady, to explore how AI is reshaping sourcing, supplier discovery, and supply chain resilience in an era of tariff shocks, sanctions risk, and geopolitical uncertainty.

We unpack why sourcing is still stubbornly relationship-driven, and why that’s becoming a structural risk. You’ll hear how AI can scan customs data, certifications, sanction lists and even supplier-of-supplier exposure to surface risks most teams never see. We break down why over-concentration in one country isn’t just a cost issue, but a resilience issue, and how AI can proactively flag dependency before disruption hits.

Ricky explains how automation can handle the heavy lifting of supplier outreach, tariff analysis, and compliance checks, while humans retain accountability and judgement. You might be surprised to learn how granular today’s customs visibility really is down to individual shipments, and what that means for transparency.

If supply chain resilience, sustainability, supplier risk, and data visibility are on your radar, this conversation is for you.

Listen now to hear how Ricky and SourceReady are rethinking AI’s role in building more resilient, diversified supply chains.

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I'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous Subscribers:

Alicia Farag
Kieran Ognev
Gary Lynch

And remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to bonus episodes of topical, timely supply chain resilience analysis.🎤 Looking for a keynote speaker on supply chain resilience, AI, and sustainability?I help leaders understand the forces reshaping global supply chains, from geopolitical disruption and climate risk to AI and real-time decision-making.

Why Supplier Data Is Breaking Supply Chain Resilience

Season 2 · Episode 107

Monday, February 16, 2026 • Duration 33:09

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Over 50% of companies say they’re getting garbage supplier data. Over 40% never hear back at all.
And we’re basing ESG disclosures, compliance filings, and climate targets on that?

In this episode, I’m joined by Lily Hogan, Senior Product Manager at 3E, to unpack why supplier data remains one of the biggest hidden risks in supply chain resilience and sustainability. In a world of tightening regulation, PFAS bans, digital product passports and rising scrutiny, visibility isn’t optional. It’s survival.

You’ll hear how a “simple” mobile phone can involve outreach to a thousand suppliers. We break down why email and Excel are still powering global compliance workflows in 2026. And you might be surprised to learn that 98% of the world’s population now carries traces of PFAS, a stark reminder of how upstream risk becomes downstream impact.

We explore how regulatory complexity is accelerating, why siloed data collection is undermining resilience, and how AI and digital product passports could finally reduce friction instead of adding to it. Because if you can’t trust your supply chain data, you can’t trust your risk model.

Listen now to hear how Lily Hogan and 3E are reshaping supply chain resilience through smarter sustainability data and real visibility.

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Podcast supporters
I'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous Subscribers:

Alicia Farag
Kieran Ognev
Gary Lynch

And remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to bonus episodes of topical, timely supply chain resilience analysis.🎤 Looking for a keynote speaker on supply chain resilience, AI, and sustainability?I help leaders understand the forces reshaping global supply chains, from geopolitical disruption and climate risk to AI and real-time decision-making.

Why Scope 3 Is the Real Resilience Problem in Construction

Season 2 · Episode 106

Monday, February 9, 2026 • Duration 37:50

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If 98% of your emissions sit in your supply chain, what does that say about your resilience when things start to break?

In this episode of the Resilient Supply Chain Podcast, I’m joined by Keith O’Flynn, Group Supply Chain Sustainability Manager at John Sisk & Son. Construction is often labelled slow, conservative, and carbon-heavy. But beneath the surface, it’s becoming a stress test for how resilient modern supply chains really are. With regulation tightening, data under scrutiny, and material risks rising, this conversation lands right at the intersection of resilience, sustainability, and operational reality.

You’ll hear how Sisk discovered that Scope 1 and 2 account for just 2% of its emissions, while a staggering 98% sit upstream in the supply chain, turning decarbonisation into a resilience challenge overnight. We break down why concrete and steel dominate risk exposure, and how low-carbon alternatives are finally moving from theory to site-ready practice.

You might be surprised to learn why construction sites can burn more energy after hours than during the working day, how poor emissions data can be wrong by ±100%, and why better visibility is now as critical as better materials. We also dig into supplier engagement at scale, the limits of hydrogen hype, and why resilience increasingly depends on standards, trust, and data you can actually defend.

🎙️ Listen now to hear how John Sisk & Son is tackling supply chain resilience, sustainability risk, and visibility where it matters most.

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The Hidden Cost of Surplus Inventory and Idle Assets

Season 2 · Episode 105

Monday, February 2, 2026 • Duration 37:56

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Three corporate jets as “excess assets.”
Absurd? Yes. Rare? Not really. What does that say about how companies handle surplus?

In this episode of the Resilient Supply Chain Podcast, I’m joined by Gordon Zellner, CEO and founder of Evergreen Trading, to unpack a problem most organisations quietly struggle with: surplus that turns into risk, waste, and financial drag.

Excess inventory, idle equipment, empty buildings, overbought materials. In uncertain times, these don’t vanish. They sit on the balance sheet, depreciating, distorting decisions, and nudging companies towards the easiest exit. Often landfill. Sometimes a write-off. Almost always value destruction. That matters now, as volatility, sustainability pressure, and capital discipline collide.

In this conversation, you’ll hear how Gordon’s team takes a very different approach. We break down why excess is inevitable, why freezing is the worst response, and how thinking horizontally across supply chain, finance, and marketing can unlock value that traditional disposal routes miss entirely. You might be surprised to learn how media becomes a financial instrument, why Gordon describes his model as “corporate recycling,” and how rerouting value can fund more sustainable outcomes without taking a financial hit.

We also dig into real examples. PPE bought in panic during COVID. Inventory headed for landfill. And yes, the three corporate jets. Not as a stunt, but as a consequence of routine decisions applied at scale. The lesson is uncomfortable, practical, and immediately relevant for supply chain leaders navigating risk, sustainability, data visibility, and resilience.

🎙️ Listen now to hear how Evergreen Trading is helping companies turn surplus into strategy, and rethink what resilience really looks like in practice.

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Why More Robots Don’t Always Fix Warehouse Performance

Season 2 · Episode 115

Monday, April 6, 2026 • Duration 37:45

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What if the real bottleneck in warehouse performance isn’t the tech, but the people, decisions, and systems needed to make it work together? Keith Moore says it plainly: software is easy, people are hard.

In this special Resilient Supply Chain roundtable, I’m joined by Mor Peretz, CEO of CaPow, Keith Moore, CEO of AutoScheduler, and Gonzalo Benedit, CRO of Aera Technology, to unpack what warehouse orchestration really means and why it matters now. For leaders focused on supply chain resilience, sustainability, risk, data, and visibility, this is a timely conversation about moving beyond isolated optimisation and getting the whole operation to work in sync.

You’ll hear how even well-equipped sites can still lose serious performance because the pieces don’t fit together properly, and why downtime can represent 10% at a really good site to 30 or 40% of the time just wasted. We break down why more automation is not always the answer, why companies so often become data rich but insight poor, and how orchestration can help teams act faster, not just see more.

You might be surprised to learn how often the real failure point is change management, not technology. We also get into energy as infrastructure, the cost of siloed decisions, and why the future is shifting from visibility to velocity. If you care about resilient operations, better decisions, and smarter growth, there’s a lot in here for you.

🎙️ Listen now to hear how CaPow, AutoScheduler, and Aera Technology are rethinking warehouse performance through orchestration, better data, and sharper decision-making.

Your Transformation Isn’t Failing Because of Technology

Season 2 · Episode 114

Monday, March 30, 2026 • Duration 29:57

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What if the real reason transformation stalls isn’t the tech, but the fact that everyone is making decisions with a different rubric?
And what happens when you start training AI on processes built 30 years ago?

In this episode of the Resilient Supply Chain Podcast, I’m joined by Don Mahoney, Global Head of Products and Innovation at SNP Group. Don has had a ringside seat to some of the world’s largest enterprise transformations, and he brings a sharp perspective on what actually drives supply chain resilience, business agility, and better decision-making when the pressure is on.

We get into why transformation is no longer a one-off event, but an ongoing capability, and why so many firms still get trapped between “lift-and-shift” modernisation that delivers weak ROI and greenfield ambitions that exceed what the business can absorb. You’ll hear how Don thinks about the sweet spot in the middle, why organisational change is often the real constraint, and why “your plan, my plan, our plan” matters far more than most people admit.

You might be surprised to learn that 80-something percent of enterprise data sits outside ERP systems, much of it unstructured, which makes data quality, visibility, and trust far more strategic than they look on a slide. We also break down one of my favourite lines in the episode: the shift from running a transaction machine to building a decision machine. That’s where the real value is.

🎙️ Listen now to hear how Don Mahoney and SNP Group are rethinking supply chain resilience, data, visibility, and transformation in an AI-driven world.

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Capital, Technology, and Produce: A New Era for Food Supply Chains

Season 2 · Episode 15

Monday, April 29, 2024 • Duration 45:34

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In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I’m joined by Pat McCullough, CEO of ProducePay, a company focused on reducing waste and inefficiencies in the produce supply chain. Pat shares insights into the challenges and solutions involved in ensuring the sustainability and resilience of our food systems.

We discuss the critical issues of perishability and supply chain inefficiency, which can lead to a significant percentage of global fruit and vegetable harvests perishing before reaching consumers. Pat explains how ProducePay integrates innovative financial solutions and technology to address these problems, focusing on improving the lifecycle management of produce from farm to shelf.

Key topics include the role of capital in aiding farms, the impact of climate change on agriculture, and the strategic importance of entering new markets like India and Asia. Pat also highlights the importance of collaboration with large retailers and governments to create a more sustainable supply chain.

This conversation sheds light on the urgent need to support our farms and ensure that they can continue to feed the global population in the face of environmental and economic challenges. For more insights and to learn about the transformative work ProducePay is doing, visit their website and follow their updates on social media.

If you liked this, check out the video version of this episode on YouTube

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Collaboration or Competition? The New Strategy for Supply Chain Success

Season 2 · Episode 14

Monday, April 22, 2024 • Duration 44:12

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Welcome to this week's episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast. I'm your host, Tom Raftery, and today we're delving into the intricacies of supply chain sustainability with Eric Linxwiler, Senior Vice President at TradeBeyond.

In our conversation, Eric sheds light on the pressing challenges and transformative solutions within the retail supply chain sector. We explore how TradeBeyond's digital platform serves as a control tower, enhancing visibility and coordination across complex supply networks. Eric illustrates the critical role of technology in managing environmental impacts and improving social governance within supply chains.

A significant focus of our discussion centres on the practical steps companies can take to address scope three emissions, which often make up the bulk of their carbon footprint. Eric also highlights the emerging technologies, such as AI and blockchain, that are playing pivotal roles in enhancing transparency and efficiency.

Furthermore, Eric shares insights on the collaborative efforts needed among competitors to drive industry-wide changes, underscoring the importance of shared initiatives over isolated actions.

For anyone in the retail sector, or interested in the intersection of technology and sustainability, this episode offers valuable perspectives on making supply chains more responsive and responsible.

To learn more about Eric and the work at TradeBeyond, visit their website, and don't forget to check out the video version of this episode on YouTube.

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Unlocking Efficiency: How AI Transforms Global Supply Chains

Season 2 · Episode 13

Monday, April 15, 2024 • Duration 37:24

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Hello, and welcome back to another insightful episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast. Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Madhu Hosadurga, Head of AI Internal Offers at Schneider Electric, who shared his extensive expertise on integrating AI into supply chain management to drive sustainability and efficiency.

Madhu detailed the multifaceted approach Schneider Electric employs, focusing on ecological, economic, resilience, and social dimensions of sustainability. He highlighted how AI has revolutionised their operations, from improving energy consumption forecasting to optimising inventory and enhancing quality control across their global factories.

A significant point of discussion was the role of AI in making Schneider's supply chain not only more efficient but also more adaptable to unforeseen challenges. Madhu shared how AI-driven strategies have led to better planning and a remarkable ability to maintain high standards even amidst global supply uncertainties.

We also touched on the future of AI in this sector, including the integration of large language models which can manage and interpret extensive data sets, further enhancing decision-making processes.

If you're looking to understand the practical applications of AI in enhancing supply chain sustainability, listen in!

For further insights and discussions, connect with Madhu on LinkedIn.

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