The Supply Chain Dialogues - Podcast
S03E13: Urban Mining's Secret Weapon: The Man Who Tamed Diesel Cats - Interview Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx Tech
In this episode of Supply Chain Dialogues, host Daniel Helmig explores an innovative urban mining solution to a pressing environmental challenge with Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx Tech. The company has developed a groundbreaking process for recycling precious metals from diesel catalytic converters – a material that traditional smelters typically avoid. Using a unique hydrometallurgical approach rather than conventional smelting, Regenx Tech achieves high metal recovery rates while producing virtually zero emissions compared to the 1,500kg of CO2 generated per ton through traditional methods. Located strategically in Tennessee, the company is positioned to revolutionize the circular economy of precious metals, particularly platinum and palladium, addressing critical supply chain shortages while significantly reducing the environmental impact of recycling these valuable materials. Perfect for anyone interested in sustainable innovation, automotive manufacturing, or the future of precious metal recycling.
S03E12 - Planet - The Great Climate Spending Paradox: When Actions don't match words
While politicians talk climate action, they're pouring billions into fossil fuel subsidies - we follow the money trail in our latest episode. Join us for a data-driven revelation of the great climate spending contradiction and what it means for your business future:
S03E11 - Profit/Planet - Cracking the Carbon Code: One System to Rule Them All
In this episode of the Supply Chain Dialogues, host Daniel Helmig and AI co-host AImee work through the details of global, regional, and local greenhouse gas regulations. They stress the importance of understanding the Greenhouse Gas Protocol's Scope 1, 2, and 3 requirements as a foundation for compliance with more specific rules such as the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, Germany's Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, and France's Climate and Resilience Law. The episode offers practical advice on data collection, risk management, and compliance strategies, emphasising the benefits of finding the right consolidated approach to meet diverse regulatory demands. Daniel and AImee discuss companies' challenges due to overlapping regulations and provide actionable tips for navigating this complex legal environment.
S03E10 - Planet - Scope 3 - Emission Impossible: Getting your suppliers to work on GHG Emission Reduction
This podcast episode focuses on how companies can encourage their suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The hosts emphasize the importance of setting science-based targets, incorporating sustainability into supplier selection, providing training and resources, ensuring transparency and accountability, leveraging technology and innovation, and collaborating on solutions. The episode stresses that sustainability is not just a moral imperative but also a strategic advantage for businesses, as it can lead to cost savings, enhanced reputation, and stronger investor appeal.
S03E09 - Planet - Bias Busters: Unpacking Psychology to Power GHG Reductions
Have you ever wondered why so many of us acknowledge the reality and impact of climate change on future generations yet struggle to take sufficient action?
In this episode of "The Supply Chain Dialogues," Daniel Helmig and AI co-host AImee explore how human psychology affects our response to climate change. They discuss cognitive biases like the immediacy bias and the Dunning-Kruger effect and how these can impede effective climate action. Drawing on insights from the late Daniel Kahneman and other experts, the episode uses behavioural science to foster sustainable habits and policies. They highlight real-world examples of how businesses and governments can use social norms and incentives to promote environmentally friendly practices. Please tune in to learn how psychology can help us better tackle climate challenges.
S03E08 - Planet - Net-Zero Made Simple: A Practical Guide for Small to Medium Enterprises
In this extended episode of "Supply Chain Dialogues," Daniel Helmig and AI co-host AImee go all out and offer a detailed guide for small to medium-sized companies on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering Scopes 1, 2, and 3. They provide a thorough overview of each scope, explaining their roles in a company’s carbon footprint and sharing strategies, tactics and tips for reducing emissions. The podcast gives practical steps for transitioning to renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency, and leveraging technological innovations. Additionally, Daniel and AImee emphasise the importance of collaboration and engaging suppliers and stakeholders in sustainability initiatives. They are not afraid to point out who the boss is in this kind of conversation. Listeners are encouraged to tackle emissions methodically and adopt a systemic approach, positioning their companies toward net-zero GHG emissions while potentially cutting costs.
S02E12 - Planet - Talking supply chain, technology, procurement relevance, sustainability incl. potable water with former Group CEO of CIPS - Meeting Malcolm Harrison
CPO, Nestle, Group CEO of CIPS and CEO of British Crown Commercial Services are just some of the positions my guest held over his career.
Malcolm Harrison is one of the most distinctive procurement and supply chain leaders in Europe.
He's probably one of the most well-known and well-connected people I know in our field. Having been in charge of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain, CIPS, gives him a much wider view of many different industries than the average CXO in the supply chain.
He has a passion for driving competence and knowledge into the supply chain profession. As well as helping companies to manage sustainability challenges besides cost quality and supply chain resilience, bringing his FMCG background to the table to solve the issues.
Enjoy!
S02E11 - Planet - Net-zero - here we come: The ’all-inclusive’ solution for GHG emission management: measuring, reporting, reducing
Do you have a good handle on your GHG emissions in your supply chain? Do you get all the data from your suppliers you need? Can you do Product Carbon footprint reporting? Do you know, where your low-hanging fruits are to reduce your carbon footprint in your supply chain?
If you are like many practitioners and leaders in the supply chain or operations areas, you struggle to get your suppliers to provide you meaningful GHG emission reporting and reduction plans for net zero. You will have an even tougher time using the data to draw actionable conclusions.
Thankfully in this episode, we have a dialogue with Prof Dr Christian Heinrich, co-founder of carbmee® and Professor of Digital Transformation to talk about ways to alleviate your struggle to become a GHG emission net zero, even in record time.
Enjoy!
S02E09 - Planet - Net zero by 2030? Moon shot or piece of moon cake?
Is net zero by 2030 a moon shot or a piece of moon cake?
Last week, I had the privilege of being invited to be part of the Procurement Asia Summit in Shanghai. About 300 top international firms, many with a strong Asian footprint spend three days comparing notes around sourcing.
I gave a keynote speech and was a juror on their prestigious China Procurement Success Award.
This is the updated version of that speech in our usual dialogue format.
Enjoy.
S02E03 GHG - The last business card you ever need
We are lucky to get CEO & co-founder of contactify, Lars Sager, into our studio to talk about transforming a category with a most innovative concept to net zero, maybe even negative zero.
To ease into the overall topic of getting all categories to net zero before 2050, we start with something that most of us use(d), although 80-90% of the category ends in the trash bin one week after being used...business cards.
Ten billion business cards are printed in the USA alone...
Lars will talk us through how easy it is to be innovative (I'd say even cool), improve branding and marketing, achieve stickiness in CRM, and do it carbon-neutral...while even saving money.
Enjoy & why not make it a habit to source categories with a net zero footprint...by taking the first step with...the last business card you'll ever need.
Ep. 07: Implementing 21st-century supply chain - now
The highly improbable event coined ”black swan”, described in the 2007 bestseller of options trader and statistician Nassim Nicholas Taleb, became a herd animal that shows its black feathers in spades. We have to learn and adapt to modern global supply chains - now. AI-mee and Daniel talk about the background, the opportunities, and how to change.Enjoy!
Ep. 02: GHG emission net-zero in 1’000 days
Do we have to wait until 2030 or 2050 before we have net-zero GHG emissions in our supply chains? Daniel believes that this is possible in 1’000 days - if we put our hearts and minds to it.