10 Big Ideas to Transform Supply Chains for a Regenerative Future - Meet the Hosts

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May 1, 2025

The hosts dive into the urgent need for action in sustainability within supply chains. They share personal motivations tied to family and legacy, emphasizing the emotional side of their mission. Upcoming discussions will spotlight ten transformative ideas that can drive positive global change. Topics include operationalizing sustainability goals and fostering resilience in supply chains. They stress the importance of innovating sourcing practices and finding economic opportunities through sustainable methods. It's all about creating a better future for generations to come.

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INSIGHT

Operationalizing Ambition

James George focuses on operationalizing bold sustainability ambitions into real, tangible actions.
He emphasizes moving past greenwashing and tick-box exercises toward real regenerative change.

ANECDOTE

Personal Motivation for Change

Sheri Hinish shares a personal motivation rooted in being a mother of three children.
Her concern about their future drives her commitment to sustainability and supply chain innovation.

INSIGHT

Economic Opportunity in Sustainability

Sustainability isn’t just ethical but also an economic opportunity amid global instability.
Building resilience through sustainable practices helps manage risks like commodity prices and talent retention.

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Welcome to the new season of the Supply Chain Revolution podcast, where hosts Sheri R. Hinish and James George discuss the launch of '10 Big Ideas to Transform Supply Chains for a Regenerative Future'. As they reflect on their previous conversations and emphasize the need for actionable change in the industry. The episode serves as an introduction to the new season, highlighting the personal motivations behind their work and the legacy they wish to leave for future generations. They outline the upcoming episodes focused on transformative ideas that can reshape supply chains for a better future.

Takeaways

The conversation around sustainability is still lacking in action.
Personal motivations, like family, drive the urgency for change.
Supply chains can be a conduit for global change.
It's essential to operationalize ambitious sustainability goals.
Building resilience in supply chains is crucial for future success.
The upcoming season will explore ten transformative ideas.
Legacy and future generations are central to the discussion.
Economic opportunities can arise from sustainable practices.
The focus should be on doing more good, not just less bad.
Innovation in sourcing is a key theme for the first episode.

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"It's a legacy conversation."

About

The Supply Chain Revolution® isn't just a top-ranked podcast—it's a movement reimagining global networks as pathways of restoration. Host Sheri Hinish (Supply Chain Queen), a globally recognized thought leader in sustainability and supply chain innovation, challenges the notion that we can only be "less bad." Instead, she explores how supply chains can actively regenerate our world.

In our groundbreaking new series "10 Big Ideas to Transform Supply Chains for a Regenerative Future," co-hosted with James George, former Ellen MacArthur Foundation leader, we move beyond incremental sustainability to explore transformative approaches that regenerate natural and social systems. From Regenerative Sourcing to Transparent Value Chains, each episode unpacks revolutionary concepts with world-class experts and provocative voices disrupting the status quo.

As a recognized pioneer and leader with a distinct point of view, Sheri brings unparalleled expertise in technology-enabled transformation, circularity, sustainability innovation and the most advanced 'sustainable' supply chain practices. This podcast delivers actionable insights where innovation meets impact—equipping professionals to design supply chains that heal rather than harm.

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