Logistics with Purpose

What does it really take to deliver lifesaving aid in the middle of war zones, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises? In this powerful episode of Logistics With Purpose®, Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Noemi Pazienti and Kelly Bradley from the Logistics Cluster, the World Food Programme-led coordination platform supporting humanitarian operations across the globe.
From Lebanon and Gaza to Burkina Faso and Ukraine, this conversation takes listeners behind the scenes of humanitarian logistics operations happening in some of the world’s most complex and dangerous environments. Learn how the Logistics Cluster coordinates global partnerships, activates emergency supply chain networks, and works with NGOs, governments, and private sector leaders to ensure aid reaches the people who need it most.
Noemi and Kelly share firsthand stories from the field, including coordinating humanitarian convoys during active conflict, setting up emergency warehouse capacity in Beirut, navigating collapsed infrastructure in Gaza, and balancing operational efficiency with humanity and compassion.
You’ll also hear valuable leadership lessons on adaptability, collaboration, communication, resilience, and why details matter in supply chain operations where every decision can impact lives.
Whether you work in supply chain, logistics, humanitarian aid, or simply want a deeper understanding of how global relief efforts operate, this episode offers an inspiring and eye-opening look at logistics truly driven by purpose.

Additional Links & Resources:
Learn more about the Logistics Cluster: https://logcluster.org/en
Connect with Kelly: www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-bradley-6646a744
Connect with Noemi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemi-pazienti/
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 episode page: https://supplychainnow.com/itlays-logistics-cluster-delivering-aid-crisis-zones-world-food-programme-lwp156

What if your company isn’t broken… just misaligned?
In this episode of Logistics With Purpose®, Fred LeFranc shares powerful insights from decades of leadership experience—revealing why most organizations struggle not because of bad strategy, but because of a lack of alignment, clarity, and purpose.
From navigating complex global supply chains to leading companies through chaos and transformation, Fred breaks down what it really takes to create sustainable results. You’ll learn how culture, purpose, and leadership mindset directly impact performance—and why emotional intelligence may be the most underrated skill in business today.
This conversation goes beyond theory and into real-world application, with practical frameworks leaders can use immediately to improve alignment, decision-making, and long-term strategy.
What You’ll Learn:
Why misalignment—not failure—is the root of most business problems
How to think strategically with a 2-year leadership lens
The role of purpose in building high-performing organizations
How emotional intelligence impacts leadership success
Why culture is a company’s ultimate competitive advantage
How AI is reshaping business—and what leaders must do now

Whether you're a supply chain leader, executive, or entrepreneur, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, strategy, and the future of business.

Additional Links & Resources:
Connect with Fred: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredlefranc/
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/purpose-driven-leadership-aligning-strategy-culture-purpose-lwp155

What if your “waste” is actually one of your biggest profit opportunities?
In this episode of Logistics With Purpose®, we sit down with Stephanie Benedetto, CEO and co-founder of Alokia, to uncover the massive hidden problem inside global supply chains—and how companies can turn excess inventory into measurable profit and impact.
Right now, businesses are sitting on an estimated $2 trillion in excess inventory—costing them money in storage, labor, and lost opportunity. But what if that “waste” could be reused, resold, or repurposed at scale?
Stephanie shares how leading brands are using AI, data, and smarter allocation strategies to:
Reduce excess inventory
Increase supply chain efficiency
Cut costs and unlock new revenue
Lower environmental impact without sacrificing growth

Whether you're in logistics, operations, procurement, or leadership, this conversation will change how you think about waste, efficiency, and opportunity in your business.
Additional Links & Resources:
Connect with Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebenedetto/
Learn more about Aloqia: https://www.aloqia.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 Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/why-your-excess-inventory-costing-millions-how-fix-lwp154

In this inspiring episode of Logistics with Purpose®, Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Hannah Cox, founder of betternotstop and the Better Business Network, to explore what it truly means to live and lead with purpose.
From her early days in the music industry to launching a global movement for sustainable business, Hannah shares the deeply personal story behind her mission—including the powerful advice from her father that became the foundation for her work. She also dives into her extraordinary challenge of running 100 marathons in 100 days to raise $1 million and drive meaningful change.
Tune in to hear how Hannah is helping leaders rethink success, build values-driven organizations, and create a better world—one bold step at a time.
Key Learnings:
Why purpose—not profit alone—is the future of business
What truly makes people happy (based on real-world global insights)
The mindset behind running 100 marathons in 100 days
The power of community in driving sustainable change
How businesses can align impact, leadership, and profitability

Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking more meaning in your work, this episode offers a powerful reminder: when you follow your purpose, you don’t just build a career—you build impact that lasts.

Additional Links & Resources:
Connect with Hannah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onlyhannahcox/
Learn more about the Better Business Network: www.thebetterbusiness.network
Learn more about betternotstop: https://betternotstop.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 Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit the dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/betternotstop-turning-purpose-action-lwp153

What does it really take to build a purpose-driven brand that lasts?
In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, presented by Vector Global Logistics and Supply Chain Now, hosts Kristi Porter and Enrique Alvarez sit down with Alastair Dorward, a seasoned entrepreneur and brand builder who has helped scale mission-driven companies from startup to global success.
From launching refrigerated soup routes to helping build Method into a billion-dollar business, Alastair shares candid lessons on resilience, leadership, and what it really takes to win in competitive consumer markets.
The conversation dives into the power of purpose-driven brands like Dropps, the importance of design and sustainability, and how supply chain excellence enables companies to deliver both impact and profitability.
Along the way, Alastair opens up about near-failure moments, leadership transitions, and why understanding the consumer—deeply—is still the ultimate competitive advantage.
What You’ll Learn:
Why purpose-driven brands win (when they eliminate trade-offs)
How packaging, design, and sustainability shape consumer behavior
The real role of supply chain in enabling mission + margin
How to spot “riches in the niches” and build winning products
Leadership lessons from scaling brands through uncertainty
Why resilience—and not perfection—defines entrepreneurial success

Whether you're a founder, operator, or supply chain leader, this episode delivers practical insights on building brands that create both impact and long-term value.

Additional Links & Resources:
Connect with Alastair: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastairdorward/
Learn more about Dropps: https://www.dropps.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 is hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/purpose-products-persistence-building-mission-driven-brands-last-lwp152