Supply Chain Revolution

Yaseen Ahmid, founder and CEO of Luna and former consultant with roots in Johannesburg and sustainability studies at Columbia, builds personalized resume reviews to restore agency for early-career professionals. He discusses human-centered hiring, how supply chain thinking reframes access as infrastructure, risks of AI-driven homogenization, and Africa-centered pathways that unlock overlooked talent and value.

Constantine Komodromos, founder of VesselBot and Time 100 honoree, builds maritime data infrastructure to reveal real-time emissions and operational insights. He discusses why spend-based emissions accounting misses risks. He explains fixing low container utilization, uncovering hidden regulatory costs, and using live vessel data to navigate geopolitical shocks. The conversation shows how precision data makes sustainability operational.

James Mnyupe, Senior VP for Sub‑Saharan Africa at ThyssenKrupp Uhde and former Namibia Green Hydrogen Commissioner, led Namibia’s green industrialization blueprint. He discusses designing African‑led clean industrialization, navigating geopolitics and sovereignty, structuring win‑win partnerships and bankability in African terms, and using digital MRV and strategic capital to capture local value.

Join the Supply Chain Queen® and James George with Namuun Purevdorj—a leader who bridges two powerful knowledge systems that together can create transformation neither achieves alone.  Namuun brings an extraordinary blend of experiences: born and raised in Mongolia's deeply communal, nature-centered culture, MIT-trained in supply chain management, and seasoned across consulting, Amazon operations, and retail leadership. As someone who grew up learning that wellbeing depends on the wellbeing of people and nature around you - persevering through -40°C winters and seasonal apprenticeships—she offers a unique lens on building regenerative organizations.  Currently leading the eyewear category at Amazon Retail US, Namuun's journey spans sourcing, supplier development, packaging sustainability, network design, and procurement decarbonization. Throughout her career, she's discovered that Mongolian worldviews of interdependence, stewardship, and dialogue pair naturally with analytical training and technical skills. One helps understand people, relationships, and long-term impact. The other helps design mechanisms and make data-driven decisions.  For anyone feeling the pressure to find perfect AI-powered answers, Namuun's story is permission to progress without perfection, to trust in timely human action, and to see supply chains as living networks. Key Insights:  The Bridge Between Worlds: How indigenous wisdom about community resilience and long-term stewardship complements modern capabilities in data, AI, and digital transformation Progress Over Perfection: The Mongolian saying "even muddy water can put out fire"—why timely human action matters more than waiting for perfect solutions Seasonal Discipline as Systems Thinking: How growing up with nomadic rhythms—spring for growth, fall for preparation, winter for protection—builds natural understanding of adaptive networks Building Capability, Not Just Output: Why the most regenerative solutions focus on strengthening people and systems, not just delivering projects Co-Creation at Scale: How to build solutions with the people who will own them after implementation—from Amazon's supplier-facing teams to retail operations The Interdependence Question: "Who else needs to thrive for this work to succeed?"—a frame that widens perspective and reveals the true system Cultural Translation in Corporate Settings: Navigating the tension between communal, nature-based values and P&L-driven global logistics operations Resilience as Foundation: How harsh climates and seasonal adaptation build the perseverance required for systems transformation  About Namuun Purevdorj:  Namuun is Category Leader for Eyewear at Amazon Retail US. Previously, she led procurement decarbonization initiatives at Amazon, building tools and training for thousands of supplier-facing teams. Her background spans consulting, logistics, and procurement, an MIT master's in supply chain management, and early career work in international economics. Connect with the Supply Chain Revolution:  Subscribe for the full "10 Big Ideas" series exploring how to transform supply chains for a regenerative future. Follow the Supply Chain Queen on LinkedIn for additional insights and resources. 

Join Sheri Hinish, the Supply Chain Queen®, and co-host James George for Big Idea 7 of the Supply Chain Revolution podcast all about Forest Positive Supply Chains. This episode is part of the 10 Big Ideas to Transform Supply Chains for a Regenerative Future series and explores how global supply chains can evolve from deforestation free compliance to forest positive regeneration. Featuring Sophie Beckham, Chief Sustainability Officer of International Paper and one of the world’s most respected leaders in forestry and biodiversity stewardship, this conversation reframes forests as living infrastructure that underpins long term business resilience, economic value, and climate stability. Drawing on decades of experience across forest management, conservation partnerships, and large scale industrial operations, Sophie shares how supply chains that depend on forest systems must move beyond short term optimization toward multi generational regeneration. Forests are not interchangeable inputs. They are place based systems that require trust, data, collaboration, and long horizon thinking. In this episode, you will learn why deforestation free is only the starting point, how forest positive supply chains actively enhance biodiversity, water quality, and ecosystem health, and why nature must be treated as a core stakeholder rather than an externality. The discussion spans landowner trust, regulatory uncertainty on EUDR, data and GIS enabled transparency, climate volatility, and the role of fiber based packaging in keeping forests standing. Key themes include how forests function as living infrastructure that cannot be relocated, why regenerative forestry does not require economic tradeoffs, how early data driven interventions create positive outcomes on the ground, and why nature is the silent guarantor of all other forms of capital. This is not a theoretical sustainability discussion. It is a practical, business grounded exploration of how supply chains can become regeneration catalysts that strengthen operations, protect assets, support communities, and restore biodiversity at scale. Perfect for supply chain leaders, sustainability and ESG executives, risk and resilience leaders, operations and procurement teams, and anyone responsible for long term sourcing, infrastructure, or climate adaptation strategies. What You Will Learn Supply chains can act as catalysts for forest regeneration.The European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) poses challenges for businesses.Technology is essential for bridging gaps in forestry management.Understanding the interconnectedness of forest ecosystems is crucial.Nature should be viewed as a key stakeholder in supply chains.Balancing commercial viability with sustainability is a complex challenge.Adapting to climate change is vital for forestry management.Consumers play a significant role in promoting sustainable packaging.Forests have the potential to contribute to climate change mitigation.The future of forestry lies in sustainable and regenerative practices. Sound Bites "We should lean into unsentimental valuation.""What can the average consumer do?""How do we deliver sustainable outcomes?" Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Supply Chains and Regeneration 02:07 - Understanding the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) 06:08 - Technology Bridging Gaps in Forestry Management 09:32 - The Interconnectedness of Forest Ecosystems 12:04 - Nature as a Stakeholder in Supply Chains 15:01 - Balancing Commercial Viability with Sustainability 18:14 - Adapting to Climate Change in Forestry 21:22 - Consumer Responsibility in Sustainable Packaging 25:36 - Looking Ahead: Future of Forestry and Sustainability Keywords supply chain, forest regeneration, sustainability, EUDR, technology in forestry, biodiversity, climate change, consumer responsibility, packaging, carbon sequestration

Sandra Leyva Martinez, Head of Sustainability for CHEP Americas and a veteran of Amazon's sustainability efforts, dives into the importance of circular distribution infrastructure in logistics. She explains how seamless integration of supply chains can enhance business resilience and community benefits. The discussion covers the shift from measuring biodiversity impact by units to hectares, the critical role of local repair hubs, and how AI, when paired with human oversight, can amplify decision-making. Sandra emphasizes collaboration across sectors to foster regenerative community impacts.

Join distinguished chemist Gautam R. Desiraju, a professor emeritus at the Indian Institute of Science and author of India's Supply Chains in a World at War. He explores the Global South's shift from efficiency-focused supply chains to resilience-building ones. Desiraju discusses India's strategic position between superpowers, the importance of decolonizing resilience, and the potential of regenerative supply chains. His insights on cooperation and innovative logistics promise a brighter future for global trade and interconnected economies.

Join the Supply Chain Queen and James George with Julia Armstrong D'Agnese, Co-Founder and CEO of Earth Knowledge, for a groundbreaking discussion about making nature a measurable stakeholder in business operations.  In this episode of the Supply Chain Revolution's "10 Big Ideas" series, you'll learn how Julia's team has pioneered Integrated Planetary Intelligence™—a platform that translates the complexity of Earth's natural systems into actionable business insights to build regenerative supply chains. As a top Microsoft partner serving Fortune 500 companies and now featured on NASDAQ DataLink with 800,000 users, Earth Knowledge is transforming how companies understand their planetary dependencies.  Key Insights:  The Five Critical Planetary Dependencies: Water availability, soil health, biodiversity, energy demands, and agriculture/food vulnerabilities—and why supply chains are blind to these risks until crisis hits Digital Twin Technology: How Global Twins (1km resolution, forecasts from 1900-2100) and Regional Twins (250m resolution with daily forecasts) enable both strategic planning and real-time operational decisions From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: Why planetary intelligence transforms environmental data from reporting burden to profit driver Real-World Applications: How companies use daily forecasts to optimize inventory, protect infrastructure, and adapt agricultural sourcing ahead of climate impacts The $7 Trillion AI Opportunity: Balancing data center growth with water and energy availability—why site selection now requires planetary intelligence California's Climate Whiplash: How atmospheric rivers delivering "two Amazon rivers" require 10-day forecasts for emergency preparedness and groundwater recharge Integration Strategy: Why Earth Knowledge plugs into existing platforms (Microsoft Fabric) rather than requiring new infrastructure  What You'll Learn:  How extreme weather events costing $1 billion+ now occur every three weeks instead of every four months Why $44 trillion of economic value (over half of global GDP) depends on nature's services How Fortune 500 companies are shifting from transition risk to physical asset risk assessment The difference between managing water like a "bank account" vs traditional approaches Why inventory decisions based on last year's sales are being replaced by planetary forecasts How wine and agriculture companies use long-term forecasts to identify optimal growing regions decades in advance  Julia shares compelling examples of companies discovering that planetary intelligence isn't just for compliance—it's needed across risk management, real estate, site selection, business continuity, supply chain operations, and strategic planning.  This isn't theoretical sustainability—it's practical guidance on using Earth systems data to build resilient, regenerative supply chains while improving business outcomes.  Perfect for: Supply chain leaders, sustainability executives, risk managers, operations professionals, and anyone responsible for long-term business resilience.  About Julia Armstrong D'Agnese: Co-Founder and CEO of Earth Knowledge, Julia brings decades of entrepreneurial experience including scaling a company from trailers to IPO in four years. Earth Knowledge's team includes five IPCC/National Climate Assessment authors, President Obama's former White House climate director, and pioneers in Earth systems science. Founded in 2003, Earth Knowledge was ahead of the market in understanding that businesses need integrated planetary intelligence to make decisions that serve people, profits, and planet.  Connect with the Supply Chain Revolution: Subscribe for the full "10 Big Ideas" series exploring how to transform supply chains for a regenerative future. Follow the Sheri Hinish on LinkedIn for additional insights and resources.  Episode Length: 28 minutes 

Join the Supply Chain Queen and James George with Teesee Murray, Group President of Turtle | CEO of TurtleX, for an eye-opening discussion about transforming manufacturing through AI-powered regenerative systems.    In this episode of the Supply Chain Revolution's "10 Big Ideas to Transform Supply Chains for a Regenerative Future" series, discover how companies are leveraging AI and exponential technologies to create regenerative manufacturing outcomes. Teesee, leading a fourth-generation, family-owned Certified Women's Business Enterprise with over 100 years of history, shares insights from navigating multiple industrial revolutions—from electrification through automation to today's AI transformation.    Key Insights:  How to turn "transformation into trust" by inspiring people to embrace AI-driven change at the individual level Why growing power demands from AI data centers are driving innovation in sustainable energy solutions The role of microgrids, atmospheric water generation, and advanced battery technologies in creating regenerative systems How digital twins and IoT enable comprehensive Scope 3 emissions reporting across supply chains Why new market mechanisms are financing the energy transition beyond government subsidies The critical importance of systemic thinking: changes must benefit individuals, teams, companies, and customers    What You'll Learn:  Practical approaches to enterprise-wide AI transformation that creates sustainability benefits How to manage cultural resistance when implementing exponential technologies Real examples of innovative solutions like utility-grade water-from-air generation coupled with renewable energy Why successful transformation requires augmenting individual skill sets and building appetite for change Technology solutions making regenerative manufacturing tracking and optimization possible The business case for resilience: how microgrids and energy independence create competitive advantage  Teesee shares compelling stories from the frontlines of AI transformation, including how companies are solving the "juice problem" in the grid through market-driven innovation and why the biggest risk with AI is ignoring it rather than embracing it thoughtfully.  This isn't theoretical sustainability talk – it's a practical guide to using AI and exponential technologies to build regenerative manufacturing systems while creating business value.  Perfect for supply chain leaders, manufacturing executives, sustainability professionals, and anyone interested in leveraging AI for regenerative transformation.    Connect with the Supply Chain Revolution: Subscribe for the full "10 Big Ideas" series exploring how to transform supply chains for a regenerative future. Follow the Supply Chain Queen on LinkedIn and James George for additional insights and resources.    About Teesee Murray: Teesee Murray is Group President of Turtle | CEO of TurtleX. Turtle is a global leader in electrical distribution, industrial MRO, automation, technology, supply chain solutions, and energy management. As a fourth-generation, family-owned Certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) with over 100 years of history, Turtle delivers mission critical solutions through radical collaboration, technical expertise, innovation, and sustainability. Visit www.turtle.com.   

Join Garry Cooper, CEO and Founder of Rheaply and a visionary in the circular economy, as he reveals the hidden potential of the trillion-dollar waste economy. He discusses how businesses can transform unused materials into immediate ROI, the critical importance of designing products for multiple lifecycles, and why reuse should precede recycling. With insights on the infrastructure gaps that hinder circular economy adoption, Garry emphasizes the need to shift perspectives on waste, recognizing it as an opportunity for value creation.