Episode 96: Navigating the Packaging Puzzle: Cost, Sustainability, and Innovation in a Disrupted Supply Chain with ProcureAbility’s Joe Adamski

As inflation, energy volatility, and supply chain bottlenecks strain the packaging industry, companies grapple with trade-offs between cost reduction and durability. This week, ProcureAbility’s Joe Adamski joins us to dive into strategies like lightweighting materials, on-site renewable energy, and rethinking the possibilities with transportation logistics. Together, we examine the viability of “net zero” claims, greenwashing risks, and innovations like sensor-driven energy optimization. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain. Guest: Joe Adamski, Senior Director, ProcureAbility Joe has more than 12 years of advisory and consulting experience centered on strategic procurement and large-scale transformations. He has deep experience in launching and executing programs focused on strategic sourcing, supply chain, procurement strategy, organizational design, and transformations. Earlier in his career, Joe was an Air Force pilot before joining A.T. Kearney in their consumer practice. He has consulted with numerous Fortune 500 companies in a variety of industries, including utilities, CPGs, grocery, retail, telecom, apparel, food and beverage, and government. Joe holds a B.S. degree in Physics from the United States Air Force Academy and an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. He enjoys boating, hiking, and spending time in the outdoors. Host: Richard Howells, SAP Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP Nicole Smythe is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the Digital Supply Chain and ERP space at SAP. With a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management and various field experiences, she hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, focusing on topics like market trends, emerging technology, and the next generation of workers.   Useful Links: Download Transcript Learn more about navigating the packaging industry & how to bring out your best.   SAP Supply Chain Management SAP Insights: Supply Chain SAP Business Unleashed – Virtual Event: February 13th Register Now: SAP Business Unleashed – Virtual Event: February 13th ProcureAbility: a Jabil Company ProcureAbility: Procurement Solutions Follow Us on Social Media Joe Adamski: LinkedIn Richard Howells: LinkedIn, X Nicole Smythe: LinkedIn, X SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn ProcureAbility: LinkedIn Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!