Navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable supply chain management with expert insights on decarbonization, circular practices, and resilient operations. Discover how AI, blockchain, and IoT are enabling transparent, sustainable supply networks. Learn from real-world case studies and implementation strategies for building environmentally responsible supply chains that drive both sustainability and profitability.
Traditional supply chain education teaches frameworks without context, producing professionals who understand theory but freeze in the face of cross-functional complexity. Simulation is the missing layer—and a company called Inchainge has been proving it at scale for years. SH Sheri Hinish June 2026 • 11 min read Supply Chain Talent Simulation Experiential Learning Listen on: … Read more
For twenty years, “circular economy” has been a slogan stitched into corporate sustainability reports. The EU has just turned it into operational law — and that changes everything for product design, supply chains, and the way we think about ownership. SH Sheri Hinish May 2026 • 12 min read Circular Economy EU Policy Right to … Read more
The gap between sustainability ambition and supply chain transformation is widening, not closing. After chairing six panels at Procurement and Supply Chain LIVE in Chicago, here are five uncomfortable truths that most supply chain leaders are not ready to confront: on Scope 3, circularity, clean energy, AI, and why “sustainable” is no longer the goal. … Read more
Big Idea 7 | Supply Chain Revolution Podcast WATCH THE FULL EPISODE Video: Big Idea 7 – Supply Chains as Forest Regeneration Catalysts Why This Episode Matters This holiday season, millions of boxes arrive at doorsteps worldwide. But what if those boxes could tell a different story—one where supply chains don’t just avoid harming forests, … Read more
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
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
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
https://youtu.be/7jIclj4basI?si=rLMwI_cPzdJuc4bH By Sheri Hinish, Supply Chain Queen Supply chains stand at a crossroads. While most companies treat materials as disposables to be procured, used, and discarded, visionary organizations are discovering how circular materials practices can unlock a trillion-dollar economy of untapped resources, transform cost structures, and build unprecedented competitive advantage. Beyond Recycling: The Real Circular … Read more
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
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. … Read more
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 health, restoring ecosystems, strengthening communities, and unlocking unprecedented business value. Beyond Sustainability: The Regenerative … Read more
10 Big Ideas to Transform Supply Chains • Big Idea 1 Supply chains were designed to extract. The 10 Big Ideas series begins with the most fundamental shift required: moving sourcing from an extractive model built on cost optimization to a regenerative model built on ecosystem restoration, community resilience, and long-term value creation. SH Sheri … Read more
Sustainable Supply Chains: Where Business, Community, and Environmental Impact Converge The future of business isn’t just about profit margins—it’s about creating systems where people, planet, and prosperity thrive together. Beyond Carbon Tracking: The True Power of Sustainable Supply Chains I’ve spent my career witnessing how business can be an incredible force for positive change. What … Read more
Join industry leaders at Manifest 2025 as they explore how AI, emerging technologies, and sustainability are reshaping the future of supply chains. Learn about transformative trends and solutions.
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 … Read more
Building Climate-Resilient Supply Chains: Implementation Checklist By Supply Chain Queen About This Checklist This implementation guide provides practical steps for building climate resilience into your supply chain operations. Based on real-world experience and proven methodologies, it offers actionable insights for immediate deployment in light of the LA fires. Assessment Phase Implementation Map Facilities & Climate … Read more
The Convergence of Our Crises: A Call for Climate Justice The Awakening Today on January 20, 2025, we celebrate the life and contribution of Martin Luther King Jr. as we gather at the intersection of multiple emergencies. The thermometers of our planet and justice are rising in unison. As a result, they tell us a … Read more
MLK’s Dream Reimagined: Where Civil Rights Meet Climate Justice and Sustainability As we commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025, we recognize how the civil rights leader’s vision for justice extends to today’s critical intersection of climate action, gender equity, and racial justice. The environmental justice movement, born from the same soil as the civil … Read more
10 Sustainable Supply Chain Technology Trends Transforming Business in 2025 Meta Description: Discover how AI, blockchain, and other emerging technologies are revolutionizing sustainable supply chain management in 2025. Learn about key innovations driving environmental, social, and business value. Reading time: 8 minutes In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainable supply chains are more important than … Read more
The New Frontier of Work: Where Sustainability Meets Supply Chain Innovation The numbers are staggering: 170 million new jobs created, 92 million displaced by 2030. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 reveals that 22% of current jobs will transform within just seven years. This isn’t merely change – it’s a fundamental reimagining of how value … Read more
Smart Talks: Malcolm Gladwell and Sheri Hinish on Building Tomorrow’s Sustainable Supply Chains The Future of Supply Chain: A Landmark Conversation on Sustainability and Transparency In an exclusive episode of Smart Talks with IBM, I engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell and Cautionary Tales host Tim Harford about the critical evolution … Read more
Transforming Supply Chains: EY’s Sheri Hinish Featured in WRI’s Global Leadership Series As EY’s Global Sustainability Consulting, Tech + Ecosystems Leader and Global Sustainable Supply Chain Leader, I recently shared insights in World Resources Institute’s groundbreaking podcast series “Voices of Supply Chains.” This CREST Initiative explores the critical intersection of sustainability, technology, and human-centered supply … Read more
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
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 … Read more
The landscape of supply chain leadership is undergoing a profound transformation, with women increasingly taking the helm with influence in reshaping the industry’s future. In a recent enlightening discussion on Zero100’s podcast, three pioneering women in supply chain shared their experiences and visions for the future. Leadership That Breaks Boundaries The conversation brought together an … Read more