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Back to EpisodesGuest: Kathy Fulton of ALAN on preparing for hurricane season; Reactions to the Senate vote on infrastructure; A new report on supply chain sustainability initiatives
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In this episode, our guest is Kathy Fulton, executive director of ALAN, the American Logistics Aid Network. Hurricanes can leave in their wake many supply chain disruptions, even for those not in the direct path of the storm. We are about to enter the heart of hurricane season. Kathy shares how companies can prepare their supply chains for when hurricanes impact the movement of goods and services. And what can be done to help others recover when a hurricane hits them directly?
The U.S. Senate this week passed an historic infrastructure bill. Supply chain professionals have been waiting for years for such legislation. It still has to be worked out with the House of Representatives before it is enacted into law, but it looks promising this time that something will finally get done. How is the supply chain and transportation industries reacting to the various projects and provisions within the bill and are their any groups disappointed with the legislation?
Sustainability is continuing to get attention from supply chain professionals. It seems the desires for even more environmentally-friendly practices and greater respect for human rights only seems to be increasing within the industry. A new report highlights these trends and priorities even during the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:
- American Logistics Aid Network
- Industry praises Senate passage of infrastructure bill
- MIT State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 report
- Supply chain companies committed to sustainability
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