What does it really take to deliver lifesaving aid in the middle of war zones, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises? In this powerful episode of Logistics With Purpose®, Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Noemi Pazienti and Kelly Bradley from the Logistics Cluster, the World Food Programme-led coordination platform supporting humanitarian operations across the globe.

From Lebanon and Gaza to Burkina Faso and Ukraine, this conversation takes listeners behind the scenes of humanitarian logistics operations happening in some of the world’s most complex and dangerous environments. Learn how the Logistics Cluster coordinates global partnerships, activates emergency supply chain networks, and works with NGOs, governments, and private sector leaders to ensure aid reaches the people who need it most.

Noemi and Kelly share firsthand stories from the field, including coordinating humanitarian convoys during active conflict, setting up emergency warehouse capacity in Beirut, navigating collapsed infrastructure in Gaza, and balancing operational efficiency with humanity and compassion.

You’ll also hear valuable leadership lessons on adaptability, collaboration, communication, resilience, and why details matter in supply chain operations where every decision can impact lives.

Whether you work in supply chain, logistics, humanitarian aid, or simply want a deeper understanding of how global relief efforts operate, this episode offers an inspiring and eye-opening look at logistics truly driven by purpose.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Learn more about the Logistics Cluster: https://logcluster.org/en
• Connect with Kelly: www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-bradley-6646a744
• Connect with Noemi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemi-pazienti/
• Learn more about Logistics with Purpose®: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purpose
• Learn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/
• Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated episode page: https://supplychainnow.com/itlays-logistics-cluster-delivering-aid-crisis-zones-world-food-programme-lwp156

What if your company isn’t broken… just misaligned?

In this episode of Logistics With Purpose®, Fred LeFranc shares powerful insights from decades of leadership experience—revealing why most organizations struggle not because of bad strategy, but because of a lack of alignment, clarity, and purpose.

From navigating complex global supply chains to leading companies through chaos and transformation, Fred breaks down what it really takes to create sustainable results. You’ll learn how culture, purpose, and leadership mindset directly impact performance—and why emotional intelligence may be the most underrated skill in business today.

This conversation goes beyond theory and into real-world application, with practical frameworks leaders can use immediately to improve alignment, decision-making, and long-term strategy.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why misalignment—not failure—is the root of most business problems
• How to think strategically with a 2-year leadership lens
• The role of purpose in building high-performing organizations
• How emotional intelligence impacts leadership success
• Why culture is a company’s ultimate competitive advantage
• How AI is reshaping business—and what leaders must do now

Whether you're a supply chain leader, executive, or entrepreneur, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, strategy, and the future of business.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Fred: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredlefranc/
• Learn more about Logistics with Purpose®: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purpose
• Learn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/
• Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose®: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/purpose-driven-leadership-aligning-strategy-culture-purpose-lwp155

What if your “waste” is actually one of your biggest profit opportunities?

In this episode of Logistics With Purpose®, we sit down with Stephanie Benedetto, CEO and co-founder of Alokia, to uncover the massive hidden problem inside global supply chains—and how companies can turn excess inventory into measurable profit and impact.

Right now, businesses are sitting on an estimated $2 trillion in excess inventory—costing them money in storage, labor, and lost opportunity. But what if that “waste” could be reused, resold, or repurposed at scale?

Stephanie shares how leading brands are using AI, data, and smarter allocation strategies to:

• Reduce excess inventory
• Increase supply chain efficiency
• Cut costs and unlock new revenue
• Lower environmental impact without sacrificing growth

Whether you're in logistics, operations, procurement, or leadership, this conversation will change how you think about waste, efficiency, and opportunity in your business.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebenedetto/
• Learn more about Aloqia: https://www.aloqia.com/
• Learn more about Logistics with Purpose®: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purpose
• Learn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/
• Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/why-your-excess-inventory-costing-millions-how-fix-lwp154