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The Sustainable Supply Chain: Learning from Nature’s Mycelium Network

Sheri R. Hinish

The Sustainable Supply Chain: Learning from Nature’s Mycelium Network Deep beneath our feet lies nature’s most efficient supply chain network—the mycelium network. This fascinating underground system of fungal threads demonstrates how nature perfects sustainable resource management, offering valuable lessons for modern supply chain innovation. How Mycelium Networks Transform Supply Chain Thinking Nature’s mycelium networks showcase

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In this episode of the Supply Chain Revolution podcast, hosts Sheri Hinish (Supply Chain Queen) and James George sit down with Sandra Leyva Martinez, Head of Sustainability for CHEP Americas to discuss Infrastructure as a Service: Rethinking Logistics, Circularity, and Ownership in Regenerative Supply Chains

Watch Now: Circular Distribution Infrastructure—The Invisible Backbone of Regenerative Communities

Sheri R. Hinish

Big Idea 6 | Supply Chain Revolution Podcast Why This Episode Matters What if the most transformative infrastructure for regenerative supply chains was the one you never notice? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Sandra Leyva Martinez, Head of Sustainability for CHEP Americas at Brambles—the world’s largest circular asset pooling company—to explore how

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In this episode of the Supply Chain Revolution podcast, hosts Sheri Hinish (Supply Chain Queen) and James George sit down with Sandra Leyva Martinez, Head of Sustainability for CHEP Americas to discuss Infrastructure as a Service: Rethinking Logistics, Circularity, and Ownership in Regenerative Supply Chains

Infrastructure as a Service: Rethinking Logistics, Circularity, and Ownership in Regenerative Supply Chains

Sheri R. Hinish

Circular Distribution Infrastructure: The Invisible Backbone of Regenerative Supply Chains + Communities  How circular asset pooling, data-driven logistics, and local repair hubs are transforming supply chains from extractive systems into regenerative community networks—and why nothing’s stopping us from starting now.  The Infrastructure Revolution Hiding in Plain Sight  When most people think about sustainable supply chains,

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In this episode of The Supply Chain Revolution®, host Sheri Hinish (the Supply Chain Queen) and co-host James George explore one of the most urgent transformations in global trade and technology — how the Global South is redefining power through regenerative supply chains. Their guest, Professor Gautam R. Desiraju, one of India’s most distinguished scientists and co-author of India’s Supply Chains in a World at War, reveals how supply chains have become the new front lines of global conflict — and why this moment may hold the blueprint for something far greater. Through stories across seven critical sectors — semiconductors, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, energy, AI, and extraterrestrial logistics — the conversation traces a path from conflict to cooperation, from extractive economics to regenerative frontiers where communities, ecosystems, and innovation thrive together.

Leading the Supply Chain Revolution: What the West Must Learn from Global South’s Supply Chain Innovation 

Sheri R. Hinish

Western supply chain thinking is obsolete.  While corporations in North America and Europe continue optimizing extractive systems built on colonial power structures, nations across Africa, Asia, and Latin America are building entirely new models. They are creating strategic autonomy through capability building. They are forming cooperation clusters that share technology and create mutual resilience. They

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Planetary Intelligence Revolution: Making Earth Systems Your Competitive Advantage - 10 Big Ideas to Transform Supply Chains for a Regenerative Future with Sheri Hinish

Planetary Intelligence for Supply Chains: How Earth Systems Data Transforms Risk into Regenerative Opportunity 

Sheri R. Hinish

The Hidden Dependencies Threatening Your Supply Chain Your supply chain depends on natural systems you cannot see, cannot measure, and probably are not monitoring—until they fail. Water scarcity shuts down agricultural suppliers. Soil degradation collapses yields. Biodiversity loss removes pollinators. Energy volatility disrupts production. Climate extremes cascade through global networks. According to the World Economic

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Sheri Hinish, Supply Chain Leader Pro to Know 2025 Leaders In Excellence Award Winner

Leadership Excellence in Supply Chain: Driving Sustainability and Innovation Through Diverse Perspectives

Sheri R. Hinish

As recently recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2025 “Leaders in Excellence” award, the future of supply chain management lies at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and diverse leadership. Here’s why that matters for your organization. The Evolving Landscape of Supply Chain Excellence The global supply chain has undergone unprecedented transformation in recent years.

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Reflections on being named among the Top 250 Sustainability Leaders by Sustainability Magazine

Reflections on being named among the Top 250 Sustainability Leaders by Sustainability Magazine

Sheri R. Hinish

Sustainability Leadership: A Journey of Collective Impact and Transformation Reflections on being named among the Top 250 Sustainability Leaders by Sustainability Magazine The Collective Journey Toward a Sustainable Future Sustainability is not a destination; it’s a journey we take together. Every step, every decision, and every action matters in creating the future we want to

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AI sustainability solutions expert panel at Economist Impact

Accelerating Sustainability with AI: Expert Insights from The Economist Impact with Sheri Hinish, Microsoft, and Gartner

Sheri R. Hinish

Data and AI Solutions to Advance Sustainability: Expert Insights from Industry Leaders In an era where technology and environmental responsibility intersect, The Economist Impact brought together industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence and cloud computing are revolutionizing sustainability initiatives. Hosted by Phillip Cornell, this Insight Hour featured an engaging discussion with Brandon Potter (Microsoft),

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Post-Davos 2024: AI and Sustainability Convergence - World Economic Forum Business Leadership Insights

Post-Davos 2024: AI and Sustainability Shape CEO Priorities

Sheri R. Hinish

Post-Davos 2024: AI and Sustainability Take Center Stage in CEO Priorities As featured in The Economist Impact’s CEO Watch List for 2024 The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos 2024 marked a pivotal moment in the global business agenda, where AI and sustainability emerged not just as parallel priorities, but as deeply interconnected forces shaping

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Planetary Intelligence Revolution: Making Earth Systems Your Competitive Advantage - 10 Big Ideas to Transform Supply Chains for a Regenerative Future with Sheri Hinish

Planetary Intelligence for Supply Chains: How Earth Systems Data Transforms Risk into Regenerative Opportunity 

Sheri R. Hinish

The Hidden Dependencies Threatening Your Supply Chain Your supply chain depends on natural systems you cannot see, cannot measure, and probably are not monitoring—until they fail. Water scarcity shuts down agricultural suppliers. Soil degradation collapses yields. Biodiversity loss removes pollinators. Energy volatility disrupts production. Climate extremes cascade through global networks. According to the World Economic

Read More »

AI-Powered Transformation for Regenerative Manufacturing: How Smart Technology Is Revolutionizing Industrial Operations

Sheri R. Hinish

From a century-old industrial company’s evolution to cutting-edge AI applications, discover how artificial intelligence is enabling regenerative manufacturing systems that restore rather than deplete our planet’s resources. Beyond Automation: The Regenerative Manufacturing Revolution The manufacturing sector stands at a transformative inflection point. While artificial intelligence has predominantly focused on efficiency and automation, forward-thinking industrial leaders

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Unlocking Trillion-Dollar Economy: How Circular Materials Are Transforming Supply Chains 

Sheri R. Hinish

Unlocking the Trillion-Dollar Circular Materials Economy By Sheri Hinish, Supply Chain Queen From neuroscientist to circular economy pioneer, Dr. Garry Cooper reveals why there is a trillion-dollar economy of unused materials beneath our feet—and how forward-thinking companies are unlocking this value through circular materials practices. Beyond Recycling: The Real Circular Materials Revolution The circular economy

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Business leaders implementing regenerative sourcing strategies for resilience and competitive advantage in the Supply Chain Revolution podcast

Regenerative Sourcing: Transforming Supply Chains for a Sustainable Future

Sheri R. Hinish

Regenerative Sourcing: Transforming Supply Chains for a Sustainable Future By Sheri Hinish, Supply Chain Queen Keywords: regenerative sourcing, sustainable supply chain, circular economy, supply chain transformation, regenerative agriculture, sustainable business Beyond Sustainability: The Regenerative Revolution In our journey toward responsible business, we’ve progressed from isolated CSR initiatives to strategic sustainability. But today’s challenges demand we

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Supply Chain Revolution Podcast Returns: 10 Big Ideas for Regenerative Supply Chain Transformation Earth Day 2025: Moving Beyond Sustainable Supply Chains to Create Regenerative Business Networks That Heal Our Planet

Earth Day 2025: Supply Chain Revolution Podcast Returns with 10 Big Ideas for Regenerative Supply Chain Transformation

Sheri R. Hinish

Supply Chain Revolution Podcast Returns: 10 Big Ideas for Regenerative Supply Chain Transformation Earth Day 2025: Moving Beyond Sustainable Supply Chains to Create Regenerative Business Networks That Heal Our Planet The Return of the Supply Chain Revolution® Podcast Global supply chains aren’t just where our greatest challenges converge—they’re the canvas upon which we can paint

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In this episode of the Supply Chain Revolution podcast, hosts Sheri Hinish (Supply Chain Queen) and James George sit down with Sandra Leyva Martinez, Head of Sustainability for CHEP Americas to discuss Infrastructure as a Service: Rethinking Logistics, Circularity, and Ownership in Regenerative Supply Chains

Watch Now: Circular Distribution Infrastructure—The Invisible Backbone of Regenerative Communities

Sheri R. Hinish

Big Idea 6 | Supply Chain Revolution Podcast Why This Episode Matters What if the most transformative infrastructure for regenerative supply chains was the one you never notice? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Sandra Leyva Martinez, Head of Sustainability for CHEP Americas at Brambles—the world’s largest circular asset pooling company—to explore how

Read More »
In this episode of the Supply Chain Revolution podcast, hosts Sheri Hinish (Supply Chain Queen) and James George sit down with Sandra Leyva Martinez, Head of Sustainability for CHEP Americas to discuss Infrastructure as a Service: Rethinking Logistics, Circularity, and Ownership in Regenerative Supply Chains

Infrastructure as a Service: Rethinking Logistics, Circularity, and Ownership in Regenerative Supply Chains

Sheri R. Hinish

Circular Distribution Infrastructure: The Invisible Backbone of Regenerative Supply Chains + Communities  How circular asset pooling, data-driven logistics, and local repair hubs are transforming supply chains from extractive systems into regenerative community networks—and why nothing’s stopping us from starting now.  The Infrastructure Revolution Hiding in Plain Sight  When most people think about sustainable supply chains,

Read More »
In this episode of The Supply Chain Revolution®, host Sheri Hinish (the Supply Chain Queen) and co-host James George explore one of the most urgent transformations in global trade and technology — how the Global South is redefining power through regenerative supply chains. Their guest, Professor Gautam R. Desiraju, one of India’s most distinguished scientists and co-author of India’s Supply Chains in a World at War, reveals how supply chains have become the new front lines of global conflict — and why this moment may hold the blueprint for something far greater. Through stories across seven critical sectors — semiconductors, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, energy, AI, and extraterrestrial logistics — the conversation traces a path from conflict to cooperation, from extractive economics to regenerative frontiers where communities, ecosystems, and innovation thrive together.

Leading the Supply Chain Revolution: What the West Must Learn from Global South’s Supply Chain Innovation 

Sheri R. Hinish

Western supply chain thinking is obsolete.  While corporations in North America and Europe continue optimizing extractive systems built on colonial power structures, nations across Africa, Asia, and Latin America are building entirely new models. They are creating strategic autonomy through capability building. They are forming cooperation clusters that share technology and create mutual resilience. They

Read More »
Planetary Intelligence Revolution: Making Earth Systems Your Competitive Advantage - 10 Big Ideas to Transform Supply Chains for a Regenerative Future with Sheri Hinish

Planetary Intelligence for Supply Chains: How Earth Systems Data Transforms Risk into Regenerative Opportunity 

Sheri R. Hinish

The Hidden Dependencies Threatening Your Supply Chain Your supply chain depends on natural systems you cannot see, cannot measure, and probably are not monitoring—until they fail. Water scarcity shuts down agricultural suppliers. Soil degradation collapses yields. Biodiversity loss removes pollinators. Energy volatility disrupts production. Climate extremes cascade through global networks. According to the World Economic

Read More »

The 7 Shifts: How AI-Powered Manufacturing Becomes a Force for Planetary Restoration

Sheri R. Hinish

Manufacturing stands at an inflection point. While most companies focus on making production “less bad,” visionary manufacturers are discovering how artificial intelligence can transform factories into regenerative systems that actively restore ecosystems, generate resources, and heal communities. Beyond Sustainability: The Regenerative Manufacturing Revolution The manufacturing sector has spent decades trying to minimize its environmental footprint.

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Regenerative Sourcing: Five Shifts Transforming Supply Chains from Harm Reduction to Ecosystem Restoration

Sheri R. Hinish

The Regenerative Sourcing Revolution: Five Shifts Transforming Supply Chains from Harm Reduction to Ecosystem Restoration By Sheri Hinish, Supply Chain Queen Procurement stands at an inflection point. While most companies focus on “doing less harm” through sustainable sourcing, visionary organizations are discovering how regenerative practices can transform supply chains into forces for planetary healing—rebuilding soil

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Reflections on being named among the Top 250 Sustainability Leaders by Sustainability Magazine

Reflections on being named among the Top 250 Sustainability Leaders by Sustainability Magazine

Sheri R. Hinish

Sustainability Leadership: A Journey of Collective Impact and Transformation Reflections on being named among the Top 250 Sustainability Leaders by Sustainability Magazine The Collective Journey Toward a Sustainable Future Sustainability is not a destination; it’s a journey we take together. Every step, every decision, and every action matters in creating the future we want to

Read More »

The Sustainable Supply Chain: Learning from Nature’s Mycelium Network

Sheri R. Hinish

The Sustainable Supply Chain: Learning from Nature’s Mycelium Network Deep beneath our feet lies nature’s most efficient supply chain network—the mycelium network. This fascinating underground system of fungal threads demonstrates how nature perfects sustainable resource management, offering valuable lessons for modern supply chain innovation. How Mycelium Networks Transform Supply Chain Thinking Nature’s mycelium networks showcase

Read More »

Adaptability vs. Resilience in 2025: Building Sustainable Supply Chains That Thrive

Sheri R. Hinish

The Evolution of Sustainable Business: Beyond Survival to Innovation In 2025’s dynamic business landscape, sustainability leadership requires mastering two critical capabilities: adaptability and resilience. While often conflated, these distinct approaches form the foundation of future-ready organizations. As someone who’s advised Fortune 500 companies and spoken at COP27 and COP28, I’ve witnessed firsthand how these elements

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Beyond Blame: Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains for Tomorrow

Sheri R. Hinish

Beyond Blame: Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains for Tomorrow In the heart of rural communities, there’s an age-old saying: “The farmer that blames the poor tractor.” This simple phrase carries profound wisdom for today’s supply chain leaders as we face unprecedented climate challenges. Just as a farmer must adapt to changing weather patterns rather than blame

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Post-Davos 2024: AI and Sustainability Convergence - World Economic Forum Business Leadership Insights

Post-Davos 2024: AI and Sustainability Shape CEO Priorities

Sheri R. Hinish

Post-Davos 2024: AI and Sustainability Take Center Stage in CEO Priorities As featured in The Economist Impact’s CEO Watch List for 2024 The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos 2024 marked a pivotal moment in the global business agenda, where AI and sustainability emerged not just as parallel priorities, but as deeply interconnected forces shaping

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Will We Continue to Burn? LA Fires Signal Urban Climate Crisis Tipping Point

Sheri R. Hinish

Will We Continue to Burn? LA Fires Signal Urban Climate Crisis Tipping Point The devastating Los Angeles fires represent a watershed moment in urban climate adaptation. These aren’t typical California wildfires – they’re urban conflagrations driven by hurricane-force Santa Ana winds, transforming our understanding of climate risk in cities. The New Urban Fire Reality Sustainability

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The Role of Women in Sustainability: Pioneers and Innovators in 2025

Sheri R. Hinish

Women in Sustainability Leadership: Pioneering Innovation in 2025 Meta Description: Discover how women leaders are transforming corporate sustainability in 2025. Learn about pioneering innovations in circular economy, supply chain transformation, and environmental stewardship from top female sustainability executives. Keywords: women in sustainability, female sustainability leaders, corporate sustainability, circular economy, sustainable supply chain, environmental innovation, women

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Adaptability vs. Resilience in 2025: Building Sustainable Supply Chains That Thrive

Sheri R. Hinish

The Evolution of Sustainable Business: Beyond Survival to Innovation In 2025’s dynamic business landscape, sustainability leadership requires mastering two critical capabilities: adaptability and resilience. While often conflated, these distinct approaches form the foundation of future-ready organizations. As someone who’s advised Fortune 500 companies and spoken at COP27 and COP28, I’ve witnessed firsthand how these elements

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Supply Chain Revolution podcast Big Idea 7 featuring Sophie Beckham on forest-positive supply chains - forest canopy with sunlight representing regenerative forestry practices

Forest-Positive Supply Chains: Why Nature is the Silent Guarantor of All Capital

The holiday season brings an avalanche of deliveries. Millions of boxes arrive at doorsteps worldwide, each one representing a connection between commerce and forest ecosystems most of us never think…

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In this episode of the Supply Chain Revolution podcast, hosts Sheri Hinish (Supply Chain Queen) and James George sit down with Sandra Leyva Martinez, Head of Sustainability for CHEP Americas to discuss Infrastructure as a Service: Rethinking Logistics, Circularity, and Ownership in Regenerative Supply Chains

Watch Now: Circular Distribution Infrastructure—The Invisible Backbone of Regenerative Communities

Big Idea 6 | Supply Chain Revolution Podcast Why This Episode Matters What if the most transformative infrastructure for regenerative supply chains was the one you never notice? In this…

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In this episode of the Supply Chain Revolution podcast, hosts Sheri Hinish (Supply Chain Queen) and James George sit down with Sandra Leyva Martinez, Head of Sustainability for CHEP Americas to discuss Infrastructure as a Service: Rethinking Logistics, Circularity, and Ownership in Regenerative Supply Chains

Infrastructure as a Service: Rethinking Logistics, Circularity, and Ownership in Regenerative Supply Chains

Circular Distribution Infrastructure: The Invisible Backbone of Regenerative Supply Chains + Communities  How circular asset pooling, data-driven logistics, and local repair hubs are transforming supply chains from extractive systems into…

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In this episode of The Supply Chain Revolution®, host Sheri Hinish (the Supply Chain Queen) and co-host James George explore one of the most urgent transformations in global trade and technology — how the Global South is redefining power through regenerative supply chains. Their guest, Professor Gautam R. Desiraju, one of India’s most distinguished scientists and co-author of India’s Supply Chains in a World at War, reveals how supply chains have become the new front lines of global conflict — and why this moment may hold the blueprint for something far greater. Through stories across seven critical sectors — semiconductors, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, energy, AI, and extraterrestrial logistics — the conversation traces a path from conflict to cooperation, from extractive economics to regenerative frontiers where communities, ecosystems, and innovation thrive together.

Leading the Supply Chain Revolution: What the West Must Learn from Global South’s Supply Chain Innovation 

Western supply chain thinking is obsolete.  While corporations in North America and Europe continue optimizing extractive systems built on colonial power structures, nations across Africa, Asia, and Latin America are…

Continue Reading...
Planetary Intelligence Revolution: Making Earth Systems Your Competitive Advantage - 10 Big Ideas to Transform Supply Chains for a Regenerative Future with Sheri Hinish

Planetary Intelligence for Supply Chains: How Earth Systems Data Transforms Risk into Regenerative Opportunity 

The Hidden Dependencies Threatening Your Supply Chain Your supply chain depends on natural systems you cannot see, cannot measure, and probably are not monitoring—until they fail. Water scarcity shuts down…

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5 Leadership Essentials No One Tells You Digital Takeaway Guide for Women in Supply Chain

5 Leadership Essentials No One Tells Women in Supply Chain and Sustainability

5 Leadership Essentials No One Tells You: The Playbook for Women in Supply Chain By Sheri R. Hinish | Supply Chain Queen Here’s a reality check: Women represent 40% of…

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The 7 Shifts: How AI-Powered Manufacturing Becomes a Force for Planetary Restoration

Manufacturing stands at an inflection point. While most companies focus on making production “less bad,” visionary manufacturers are discovering how artificial intelligence can transform factories into regenerative systems that actively…

Continue Reading...

AI-Powered Transformation for Regenerative Manufacturing: How Smart Technology Is Revolutionizing Industrial Operations

From a century-old industrial company’s evolution to cutting-edge AI applications, discover how artificial intelligence is enabling regenerative manufacturing systems that restore rather than deplete our planet’s resources. Beyond Automation: The…

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Unlocking Trillion-Dollar Economy: How Circular Materials Are Transforming Supply Chains 

Unlocking the Trillion-Dollar Circular Materials Economy By Sheri Hinish, Supply Chain Queen From neuroscientist to circular economy pioneer, Dr. Garry Cooper reveals why there is a trillion-dollar economy of unused…

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Regenerative Sourcing: Five Shifts Transforming Supply Chains from Harm Reduction to Ecosystem Restoration

The Regenerative Sourcing Revolution: Five Shifts Transforming Supply Chains from Harm Reduction to Ecosystem Restoration By Sheri Hinish, Supply Chain Queen Procurement stands at an inflection point. While most companies…

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