Logistics with Purpose

Can businesses help solve one of the world's biggest environmental challenges?
In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Jesse Langley, CEO of Lotus Sustainables, to explore how innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and supply chain collaboration are reducing our dependence on single-use plastic bags.
Jesse shares his remarkable journey from serving in the U.S. Navy to leading a global sustainability company that has already diverted more than 6.5 billion plastic bags from landfills. Together, they discuss why changing consumer behavior is so difficult, the role legislation plays in accelerating sustainability, and how businesses can create products that are better for both people and the planet.
The conversation also explores leadership during uncertainty, the power of B Corps and Conscious Capitalism, sustainable innovation, resilient supply chains, and why solving environmental problems starts with building better partnerships.
Whether you're a supply chain professional, sustainability leader, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about creating positive impact, this episode offers practical insights and inspiring ideas for building a better future.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why legislation may be the biggest driver of reducing single-use plastics
How Lotus Sustainables has diverted over 6.5 billion plastic bags from landfills
What purpose-driven leadership looks like during uncertain times
Why innovation should focus on solving real customer problems
How B Corps and stakeholder-focused businesses create lasting impact
Lessons from military leadership that translate into business success
Why Europe is leading the way in sustainability and what others can learn

Additional Links & Resources:
Connect with Jesse: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-langley/
Learn more about Lotus Sustainables: https://lotus-sustainables.com/
Learn more about Logistics with Purpose®: https://supplychainnow.com/brands/logistics-with-purpose/
Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose®: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen
Learn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/
Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com

This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For addtional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/how-why-retailers-replacing-billions-plastic-bags-lwp161

In this powerful episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Tarana Burke, founder of the Me Too Movement and Chief Vision Officer of Me Too International, for an essential conversation about leadership, workplace culture, empathy, and creating safer organizations.
While the Me Too Movement is often associated with social change, Tarana explains why conversations about sexual and gender-based violence belong in every industry—including logistics and supply chain. She shares how organizational culture, leadership, transparency, and accountability directly impact employee wellbeing, trust, and business performance.
From the origins of the Me Too Movement to practical advice for executives, HR leaders, managers, and coworkers, this discussion challenges leaders to build workplaces where people feel seen, heard, valued, and safe.
If you're passionate about leadership, organizational culture, employee engagement, or creating workplaces where everyone can thrive, this episode is one you won't want to miss.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why psychological safety is essential for high-performing organizations
How silence becomes normalized in workplace culture
The leadership behaviors that create trust and accountability
Why empathy is a competitive advantage—not a weakness
How peers, managers, and executives all play a role in preventing harmful workplace cultures
Why Tarana Burke believes sexual and gender-based violence is a community problem that requires a community response
Practical steps leaders can take today to create safer, healthier workplaces

Additional Links & Resources:
Connect with Tarana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taranajburke/
Learn more about Logistics with Purpose®: https://supplychainnow.com/brands/logistics-with-purpose/
Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose®: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen
Learn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/
Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com

This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For addtional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/what-metoo-movement-revelaed-about-workplace-culture-lwp160

In this classic 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:
Connect with Hope: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hope-solo-9522065/
Learn more about Hope: http://hopesolo.com/contact/
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-purpose-classic-saving-goals-changing-lives-hope-solo-journey-soccer-star-social-advocate-lwp159

In this inspiring classic Logistics with Purpose®️ episode, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Nuria Sierra sit down with Honey Thaljieh — public relations manager for FIFA, international activist, and the trailblazing first captain of the Palestinian women’s national football team.
Honey shares her remarkable journey from the narrow streets of Bethlehem to co-founding women’s football in Palestine, breaking barriers in a region where cultural and political challenges could have stopped her. She reveals how the beautiful game became her tool for promoting peace, inclusion, and gender equity — from leading a national team to collaborating with FIFA and the Homeless World Cup.
Whether you’re passionate about sports, equality, or human rights, this episode will leave you motivated to dream big and fight for change.

Additional Links & Resources:
Connect with Honey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/honey-thaljieh-a7640828/
TEDxZurich: http://www.tedxzurich.com/speaker/honey-thaljieh/
Interview with Mel: https://youtu.be/hbbrcjLDAZg?si=g4j8WFZLQMv0_yEr
Interview with Hope Solo: https://youtu.be/-GYS4zpWWdU?si=qmnAonOw4Vww4iaS
NETFLIX movie: https://www.netflix.com/mx-en/title/81001287
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 Nuria Sierra. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/logistics-purpose-classic-amazing-power-football-fifa-homeless-world-cup-lwp158

In this episode of Logistics With Purpose®, presented by Vector Global Logistics in partnership with Supply Chain Now, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Benjamin Reich and Ronny Horvath from Accenture for a powerful conversation about the future of supply chain, AI, resilience, and human-centered leadership.
From AI-driven logistics and supply chain orchestration to trust, culture, and meaningful workplace relationships, this episode explores what it really takes to build resilient supply chains in a rapidly changing world. Benjamin and Ronny share practical insights on how organizations can adopt AI without waiting for “perfect” data, why curiosity and adaptability matter more than ever, and how companies can balance automation with humanity.
You’ll also hear personal stories about their journeys from Germany to leading global transformation initiatives across the U.S., lessons learned from companies like Porsche and IBM, and why the future of logistics depends just as much on people and trust as it does on technology.
Whether you’re a supply chain leader, technology enthusiast, logistics professional, or someone curious about how AI is reshaping business, this conversation delivers practical takeaways, leadership wisdom, and an inspiring look at the future of work.

Additional Links & Resources:
Connect with Ronny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronhorvath/
Connect with Benjamin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bereich/
Learn more about Accenture: https://www.accenture.com/us-en
Götz Wolfgang Werner: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6tz_Werner
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/how-ai-adaptability-reshaping-resilient-supply-chains-accenture-lwp157