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What if I told you that most of the platinum and palladium in old diesel vehicles ends up lost or landfilled, even though these are some of the world’s most critical and valuable materials?

In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx, to explore how his company is turning waste into opportunity. Regenx has developed a low-energy, chemical-based process to recover platinum and palladium from diesel catalytic converters, materials that traditional smelters have largely ignored.

We discuss why diesel converters are harder to recycle than petrol ones, how their process avoids the high energy costs of smelting, and why circular supply chains like this are vital for reducing dependency on mining in places like South Africa and Russia.

Don shares insights on scaling urban mining, the importance of building local processing capacity, and the hidden supply chain of 27 million catalytic converters scrapped globally each year, most of which are never properly recycled.

If you care about circular economy strategies, critical raw material supply, or the future of sustainable manufacturing, this episode is for you.

Find out more at https://regenx.tech.

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AI is everywhere right now, but is it actually helping supply chain leaders make smarter, more sustainable decisions?

In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by JF Gagné, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Pendulum, who’s spent over two decades building AI systems that do more than just spit out forecasts. JF shares how generative AI can integrate data across the enterprise to drive contextual, collaborative decisions - helping businesses manage risk, cut waste, and improve sustainability outcomes.

We dig into:

• Why traditional supply chain planning systems are too rigid for today’s volatile environment
• How AI can move from giving “perfect outputs” to helping teams reach consensus and make informed trade-offs
• Practical examples of using AI to reduce carbon emissions, track forced labour risk, and optimise inventory
• What most companies get wrong when implementing AI in supply chains
• Why continuous risk assessment, not just better forecasting, is key to agility and resilience

JF also offers a blunt reality check: the world we built our supply chains in no longer exists. If we keep treating today’s disruptions as isolated events, we’re planning for a past that’s not coming back.

Whether you’re piloting AI projects or just trying to get a handle on growing ESG requirements, this episode will help you think more critically about what real innovation in supply chains should look like.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to build a smarter, more sustainable supply chain.

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In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Jen Chew, Vice President of Solutions and Consulting at Bristlecone. We get into a practical, no-nonsense conversation about where supply chain sustainability and AI adoption really stand today — beyond the hype.

Jen shares how the conversation around AI in supply chains has evolved from experimentation to meaningful implementation, with companies now systematically exploring real use cases like AI-driven sales and operations planning (SNOP). We also discuss the critical difference between traditional AI and generative AI, and why understanding that distinction matters when shaping supply chain strategies.

One key takeaway: sustainability doesn’t have to cost more — in fact, when approached holistically, it should drive efficiency, resilience, and cost savings. Jen explains why organisations need to focus on building data readiness and upgrading their workforce’s analytical skills if they want to succeed with AI and sustainability initiatives.

We also explore:

• How AI is already improving supply chain decision-making today
• Why sourcing strategies are under renewed pressure from shifting trade policies
• How to spot real AI opportunities versus over-hyped features
• What roles tools like DeepSeek and enterprise solutions like SAP Joule could play in democratising AI

If you're wondering how to future-proof your supply chain while navigating sustainability goals, regulatory volatility, and the flood of new AI tools, this is the episode for you.

Listen now to learn actionable insights that could make a real impact.

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

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