In this inspiring episode of Logistics with Purpose®, presented by Vector Global Logistics in partnership with Supply Chain Now, hosts Enrique Alvarez and guest co-host Paul Courtney, President of Courtney Agencies, sit down with Rob Safrata—entrepreneur, CEO, and leader behind several purpose-driven companies including Novex Couriers and Fuse Power.

Rob shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to a changemaker committed to building businesses that serve people, planet, and profit. Together, we explore how sustainability can be integrated into every layer of operations, why B Corp certification is such a powerful benchmark for ethical business, and how leadership rooted in purpose can spark meaningful transformation across logistics, delivery services, and beyond.

You’ll hear insights on:

• How purpose-driven leadership fuels long-term success
• The benefits—and challenges—of building sustainable companies
• The role of B Corp certification in validating ethical practices
• How technology is shaping the future of sustainability
• Practical advice for leaders who want to drive positive change

If you’re passionate about sustainability, ethical business, or the future of logistics, this episode will leave you inspired and empowered to make an impact in your own sphere.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Rob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsafrata/
• Connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-courtney-81a20319/?originalSubdomain=ca
• Learn more about Fuse Power: fusepower.com
• Learn more about Courtney Agencies: www.courtney.ca
• Book: https://www.amazon.com.mx/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026
• Impact Assesment B Corp Link: https://embedded-bia.bcorporation.net/
• 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 Paul Courtney. For additional information, please visit our dedicated episode page at: https://supplychainnow.com/how-purpose-driven-leadership-transform-logistics-sustainability-lwp143

In this powerful episode of Logistics with Purpose®, presented by Vector Global Logistics in partnership with Supply Chain Now, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Dariya Mykyta, Head of Vector’s Ukraine Office. Dariya shares her deeply personal account of leading logistics operations in the midst of war — balancing humanitarian aid, commercial shipments, and the daily reality of uncertainty.

From her beginnings studying aviation to managing critical supply chains during conflict, Dariya highlights the courage, adaptability, and unity of the Ukrainian people. She explains how logistics is more than moving goods — it’s about delivering hope, survival, and stability to communities and families who need it most.

Despite constant challenges, Dariya and her team continue to operate with purpose, helping ensure essential supplies and support reach those affected by the ongoing war. Her perspective is a powerful reminder of how global logistics, collaboration, and compassion can make a real impact when it matters most.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Dariya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariya-mykyta-22b60b252/
• Next call: Leveraging Logistics for Ukraine: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xhTknGykQDyKX_uCXNzFOQ#/registration
• Stand with Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/
• Why opening the Ukraine Office matters: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/were-opening-new-office-ukraineheres-why-matters-ft2vc
• 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/vector-global-logistics-ukraine-office-facing-challenges-delivering-hope-lwp142

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, presented by Vector Global Logistics and Supply Chain Now, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Satoshi Konagai, Executive Officer at Elephantech, to explore how the company is reshaping the future of sustainable manufacturing.

Discover how inkjet-printed circuit board (PCB) technology is dramatically cutting carbon emissions, reducing water consumption, and minimizing copper waste — all while maintaining high performance. Satoshi shares his personal journey from global experiences to leading innovation that merges technology, logistics, and environmental purpose.

Tune in to learn how Elephantech is proving that sustainability and manufacturing excellence can go hand-in-hand — and what their bold vision means for the future of green tech worldwide.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Santoshi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satoshi-konagai-90158157/
• Learn more about Elephantech: https://elephantech.com/en/
• 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. For additional information, please visit our dedicated episode page at: https://supplychainnow.com/elephantech-redefining-pcb-manufacturing-sustainable-future-lwp141

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Adrian Purtill sit down with Sandy Lake, Director of Logistics at the Georgia Center of Innovation, to explore how Georgia continues to lead the way in logistics and supply chain innovation.

Sandy shares her incredible career journey—from early entrepreneurship and healthcare management to her current role driving collaboration and innovation across Georgia’s logistics ecosystem. The conversation dives into lessons learned through major industry disruptions like the Great Recession and the pandemic, emphasizing adaptability, resilience, and the power of connectivity.

You’ll also discover how the Georgia Center of Innovation helps businesses grow through data analysis, strategic resources, and partnerships that fuel logistics excellence. The discussion wraps with a look ahead to the Georgia Logistics Summit and the exciting future of freight transport, including emerging trends like synchro-modality and tech-enabled supply chains.

Whether you’re a logistics professional, business leader, or innovator, this episode offers valuable insights on building a stronger, more connected, and future-ready supply chain.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Sandy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandylakecscp/
• Learn more about the Georgia Center of Innovation: https://georgia.org/center-of-innovation/areas-of-expertise/logistics
• Check out the Logistics Market Snapshot: https://georgia.org/center-of-innovation/areas-of-expertise/logistics/logistics-market-snapshot
• 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 is hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Adrian Purtill. For additional information, please visit our dedicated episode detail page: https://supplychainnow.com/innovation-agility-growth-future-georgia-logistics-lwp140

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, host Enrique Alvarez sits down with Masami Sato, Founder & CEO of B1G1, a global giving movement and certified B Corp.

Masami shares her inspiring journey from growing up as a shy child in Japan to becoming a world-traveling entrepreneur and changemaker. Along the way, she discovered the incredible power of small, consistent actions to create meaningful global impact. What began as a food venture in New Zealand with a mission to give back evolved into B1G1, an initiative helping thousands of businesses weave giving directly into their everyday operations.

This powerful conversation explores:

• How businesses can create sustainable ecosystems by embedding purpose into their models
• The ripple effects of giving—not only on recipients but on the givers themselves
• Why starting small can spark extraordinary change
• A call to action for companies and individuals to embrace giving as part of their daily lives

If you’re ready to be inspired by the joy of purpose-driven business and the global movement making it possible, this episode is for you.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Masami: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masamisato/
• Learn more about B1G1: https://b1g1.com/
• B1G1 Resources: https://blog.b1g1.com/tag/guides/
• Legacy - The Sustainable Development Goals in Action: https://blog.b1g1.com/legacy-the-sustainable-development-goals-in-action/
• 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. For additional information, please visit our dedicated episode page at: https://supplychainnow.com/why-purpose-driven-businesses-thrive-b1g1-lwp139

In this inspiring episode of Logistics With Purpose®, host Kristi Porter sits down with Jenn Harper, CEO and Founder of Cheekbone Beauty—a certified B Corp and one of Canada’s most powerful women in business. Jenn shares her remarkable journey from hospitality and sales to creating a purpose-driven cosmetics company that’s redefining sustainability and indigenous representation in the beauty industry.

Discover how Cheekbone Beauty is championing ethical supply chains, customer experience, and indigenous values like humility and respect. Jenn opens up about the challenges of building a mission-led brand, her passion for transparency and education in the beauty space, and Cheekbone’s scholarship fund supporting indigenous youth.

This powerful conversation will leave you rethinking your purchasing decisions and inspired to support brands that prioritize integrity, sustainability, and inclusion.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Jenn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-harper-0b200a23/
• Learn more about Cheekbone Beauty: https://www.cheekbonebeauty.com/
• Learn more about Logistics With Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/brands/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 Kristi Porter and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our episode detail page at: https://supplychainnow.com/powering-purpose-driven-cosmetics-brand-cheekbone-beauty-lwp138

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Tara Milburn, CEO of Ethical Swag, a Certified B Corporation transforming the promotional products industry with sustainability and purpose.

Tara shares her inspiring journey from Montreal to Cape Breton and her diverse career spanning marketing, sports, and even the Vancouver 2010 Olympic bid. She opens up about the importance of family, resilience, and building a company that proves business success can align with positive impact.

At Ethical Swag, Tara leads with innovation, technology, and transparency—offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional promo products while creating meaningful work opportunities across communities. She also emphasizes the value of hiring talent based on skills, not geography, and encourages leaders to consider the social and environmental effects of their choices.

Tara’s message to entrepreneurs, especially women, is clear: seek diverse perspectives, learn from setbacks, and embrace purpose-driven logistics. This is a conversation about redefining success while prioritizing people and the planet.

Don’t miss this episode if you’re passionate about sustainability, entrepreneurship, and building businesses that make a difference.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Tara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taramilburn1/
• Learn more about Ethical Swag: https://ethicalswag.com/en-ca
• Vancouver Grizzlies Documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22006106/
• 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/building-purpose-driven-b-corp-ethical-swag-lwp137

In this inspiring conversation on Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Nuria Sierra sit down with Honey Thaljieh — public relations manager for FIFA, international activist, and the trailblazing first captain of the Palestinian women’s national football team.

Honey shares her remarkable journey from the narrow streets of Bethlehem to co-founding women’s football in Palestine, breaking barriers in a region where cultural and political challenges could have stopped her. She reveals how the beautiful game became her tool for promoting peace, inclusion, and gender equity — from leading a national team to collaborating with FIFA and the Homeless World Cup.

Whether you’re passionate about sports, equality, or human rights, this episode will leave you motivated to dream big and fight for change.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Honey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/honey-thaljieh-a7640828/
• Interview with Mel: https://youtu.be/hbbrcjLDAZg?si=g4j8WFZLQMv0_yEr
• Interview with Hope Solo: https://youtu.be/-GYS4zpWWdU?si=qmnAonOw4Vww4iaS
• NETFLIX movie: https://www.netflix.com/mx-en/title/81001287
• 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 Nuri Sierra. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/amazing-power-football-fifa-homeless-world-cup-lwp136