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Welcome to the latest episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast. I’m Tom Raftery, and today I’m joined by Nate Evans, co-founder and CXO of Fictiv. Nate shares invaluable insights into how Fictiv is transforming the landscape of sourcing for engineers and supply chain teams through their innovative digitized manufacturing network.

We delve into Fictiv’s mission to simplify sourcing for plastic and metal parts, highlighting the significant role of early design decisions in achieving sustainability. Nate and I explore the critical importance of collaboration between engineers, supply chain teams, and external partners to drive efficiency and reduce carbon footprints.

A key takeaway from our discussion is the increasing emphasis on sustainability in the manufacturing sector. Nate reveals the growing trend of companies setting ambitious carbon emission targets and the various strategies they employ to meet these goals. He also underscores the necessity of leveraging technology to enhance visibility and transparency in supply chains, thereby enabling more sustainable practices.

Additionally, we touch on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for manufacturers as they integrate sustainability into their operations. Nate’s practical advice on building solid, actionable sustaina

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Welcome to the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast. I’m Tom Raftery, and this week, I spoke with Anders Lillevik, CEO and founder of Focal Point, a company specialising in procurement orchestration and management as a software service.

Anders discusses the evolving landscape of procurement, highlighting its shift from cost-saving to incorporating supplier risk management and sustainability. He explains the modern challenges where companies need to ensure suppliers are environmentally responsible, socially compliant, and financially stable.

Key takeaways include integrating sustainability into procurement strategy rather than treating it as a standalone project. Anders shares how Focal Point’s solutions help organisations manage complexity by setting up processes that ensure all necessary checks are in place before signing contracts.

We also explore balancing cost and sustainability, with Anders arguing that efficient operations reduce waste and pollution, benefiting the bottom line. He stresses the importance of using data for informed decisions about supplier selection and performance.

Anders shares an inspiring success story of a major hotel group in Las Vegas managing water usage, waste, single-use plastics, and carbon footprint with Focal Point’s solutions. This case illustrates how companies can lead in sustainability while achieving business goals.

Finally, we discuss the future of procurement, with trends emphasising procurement as a value-adding function focusing on collaboration, transparency, and strategic thinking.

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In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with JP Stevenson, Director of ESG Analytics at Global Assurance company LRQA, to delve into the intricate world of global supply chain management. We explore the evolving landscape of ESG compliance, the vital role of digitalisation in achieving transparency, and the imperative for systemic reforms.

JP sheds light on the challenges factories, particularly in Asia, face in aligning with diverse global regulations. He emphasises the uneven distribution of financial resources and expertise, which disproportionately affects smaller enterprises, leaving them vulnerable in a fast-evolving regulatory environment. Our discussion also touches on the innovative strategies factories are employing to navigate the energy transition and improve operational efficiency.

A significant focus of our conversation revolves around the need for a shift in the financial dynamics between suppliers and buyers to facilitate genuine capacity building. JP argues that a more balanced approach to these relationships is crucial, underpinning it with a call for local governments and financial institutions to play a more proactive role in supporting factories' compliance efforts.

Tune in to gain insights into the complexities of supply chain su

Elevate your brand with the ‘Sustainable Supply Chain’ podcast, the voice of supply chain sustainability.

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