Nature’s Network: What Supply Chains Can Learn from Mushroom Mycelium

Beneath the surface of the forest floor lies a hidden marvel of nature—the mycelium network of mushrooms. This intricate web connects trees, plants, and other organisms, enabling them to exchange nutrients, information, and resources. Remarkably, this natural system operates with principles that can profoundly inform and improve human-engineered supply chains, particularly as we strive for … Read more

Adaptability and Resilience: The Twin Pillars of Sustainable Success

Sustainability strategies often revolve around two key concepts: adaptability and resilience. Both are crucial for creating sustainable systems, but they approach challenges in different ways. Here’s a breakdown of how each strategy works: Adaptability Adaptability focuses on the ability of a system or organization to change in response to new conditions. It’s about being flexible … Read more

10 Reasons Investment in Women Builds a Sustainable World

Want to change the world? Invest in women. Here are 10 reasons why the inclusion and empowerment of women are crucial for sustainable development and building a better world: 1. Economic Growth: Women’s participation in the workforce, especially in leadership roles, contributes to more diverse and robust economic growth. Their empowerment leads to higher productivity, innovation, … Read more

How can a focus on biodiversity and nature help us create sustainable and circular world?

How can a focus on biodiversity and nature help us understand ourselves and create sustainable and circular world? Biomimicry isn’t just about adapting physical designs from nature; it can also shed light on understanding human behavior and societal patterns. Nature, with its intricate systems, provides us with rich models for studying our own behaviors and … Read more

Navigating the New Climate Paradigm in Supply Chains

In a world where the climate is rapidly changing, traditional methods and strategies in supply chain management are being put to the test. The phrase “the farmer that blames the poor tractor” offers a poignant parallel to this situation. It speaks to the human tendency to blame tools or external factors for failures, without acknowledging … Read more

Women in Supply Chain: How is the face of leadership changing as more women are breaking the mold in supply chains – and what is their impact? Zero 100 Podcast Collaboration

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re joined by a panel of senior leaders in supply chain who reflect on the challenges and opportunities of being women in our field: Sarah Bonnaud, the vice president of supply chain transformation for the Estée Lauder Companies, Jennifer Han, the chief product supply officer of nutrition for Unilever, … Read more

Smart Talks with Malcolm Gladwell + Sheri Hinish: The Future of Supply Chain, Building Sustainable and Transparent Businesses

Sustainable supply chains are good for the planet and good for business. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Tim Harford, host of Cautionary Tales, and guest Sheri Hinish, IBM’s Global Sustainability Services Leader and Offering Leader for Sustainable Supply Chain, known as the “supply-chain queen.” They … Read more

Circular Technology That Enables Sustainability, Inclusion, Net-Zero Waste, and Circular Cities with Dr. Garry Cooper (Rheaply)

Dr. Garry Copper, neuroscientist turned sustainability technologist and circularity advocate had a pivotal moment – that our field is one-noted and we need to build a reuse bridge to capture value left in materials to transition to a sustainable world, a fly-wheel of wealth for communities who have been left out in the linear economy. … Read more

Supply Chain Leaders Tell All in Strategy, Transformation and Disruptive Innovation (with From Source to Sold Authors: Radu Palamariu, Knut Alicke, McKinsey)

In Episode 73, host Sheri Hinish delves into bestseller, “From Source to Sold” and offers an inside look at the real-world experiences and valuable lessons of supply chain experts, industry leaders, and disruptive innovators. The book delves into the career paths and strategies of 26 Supply Chain Leaders who have propelled businesses of all sizes, … Read more

Sustainable Supply Chains + Net-Zero Deforestation, Responsible Commodity Sourcing and Risk Management with Gen Z for the Trees (RainforestPartnership.org)

Sustainable supply chains can address the key drivers of forest and biodiversity loss in the agriculture and forestry sectors, fueling biodiversity conservation and responsible sourcing of commodities like palm oil, soy, timber, and much more.  Episode 71 introduces Gen Z for the Trees, a powerful youth movement aiming for net zero deforestation by 2030 using … Read more

The Sustainability Imperative: Zero Waste, Zero Inequality, Zero Carbon Emissions with Tom Raftery

Happy Earth Day 22! In episode 70, host Sheri Hinish (SupplyChainQueen) joins Chief Evangelist Tom Raftery (Sustainable Supply Chain podcast host) for an EARTH WEEK discussion that zeros in on the Sustainability Imperative across climate, social equity, and responsible business.  Key topics include:  The world is changing – the global economy is about to become … Read more

The Future of Work in Supply Chain, Exponential Technology, AI, and Chat GPT with Dr. Yossi Sheffi (MIT, Author)

In Episode 77, Dr. Yossi Sheffi, iconic thought leader and professor at MIT, innovator, and author of a new book ‘ The Magic Conveyor Belt’ chats with host Sheri Hinish about the future of supply chain including the people, exponential technology, and disruptive themes that will shape the future of the profession.  This book offers … Read more

Malcolm Gladwell (Author), and Tim Harford (BBC) Host of Cautionary Tales Discuss Building Sustainable and Transparent Business with Sheri Hinish

Sustainable supply chains are good for the planet and good for business. In this podcast, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Tim Harford, host of Cautionary Tales, and guest Sheri Hinish, IBM’s Global Sustainability Services Leader and Offering Leader for Sustainable Supply Chain, known as the “supply-chain queen.” They discuss the supply-chain crisis and … Read more

CXO Panel at COP27 with Unilever, Siemens, Vodafone, Danone, and Sheri Hinish on Sustainable Agriculture + Technology

Climate policy is good economic policy and a strong foundation for durable, resilient, inclusive economic growth. Sharing this PoV on innovation in private sector in food and agriculture LIVE from COP27. Thank you for sharing esteemed panelists herein and looking forward to continued and collective progress   Hanneke Faber, President, Unilever Global Nutrition    Henri Bruxelles, Chief … Read more

AI for Good Webinar Moderated by Sheri Hinish, in partnership with the United Nations and ITU: Creating sustainable business growth with a smaller footprint

With the climate crisis, global supply chain challenges and growing pressures from stakeholders, organizations must find ways to transition to more sustainable business practices. A new global study of 3,000 CEOs revealed that sustainability is rising higher on corporate agendas, and decision makers recognize sustainability as a business imperative. Despite this, business leaders continue to … Read more

Breaking Down Barriers to Sustainability: Supply Chain and Procurement Live Keynote

“Sustainability is not someone else’s problem,” begins Hinish. “More than 50% of CEOs believe that business leaders must take responsibility for the business impact on communities in which they operate.” However, there still remains a gap when it comes to strategy leading to action. According to Hinish, 86% of CEOs have a sustainability strategy, but only … Read more

Why Sustainable Change Starts With You: Holiday Takeover Covering Sustainability of the Past, Present + Future with James George (Pyxera Global)

Sending a big shout out to everyone for your support and it’s been TWO YEARS! This episode is a holiday takeover. Since we released the 2020 holiday takeover last year, it’s received thousands of downloads. We’re coming back again with a bolder, Rebel take on what’s hot in 2022.  2021 has been another “Year of … Read more

Sheri R. Hinish Named Top Global Influencer in Supply Chain by B2G Consulting

What an incredible honor to wake to on Thanksgiving morning. I’m incredibly humbled to accept the Global 2021 Supply Chain Social Media Influencer of the year award. Thanking everyone from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to share the stories and provocative PoVs that challenge paradigms for progress.For every underrepresented or misrepresented person … Read more

Live from COP26 -The Pulse of Progress or More GreenWashing with James George of Pyxera Global (Day 1 of 3)

Where are all the grown ups? In early October, the IPCC issued a CODE RED for humanity. The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference COP26 brings together the world’s parties (leaders, industry giant, communities, voices unheard, and technologists) to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate … Read more