Guest: Richard Sinkoff of the Port of Oakland on environmental initiatives; Women are increasing their roles and influence in supply chain jobs; B2B buying habits are accelerating digital transformation.

In this episode, Richard Sinkoff, the director of environmental programs and planning at the Port of Oakland, is our guest. He discusses a new initiative to have California fund $2.25 billion improvements in ports and infrastructure to create a zero-emissions distribution network. The network would aim for zero-emissions handling, including trucks that come into and out of the state's ports. It also would provide electric charging stations along heavily traveled freight corridors to reduce the carbon footprint of cargo being transported throughout California. The annual Gartner and AWESOME study on women employed in supply chain shows a steady increase in the number of women working in the industry. It's now at the highest point since the survey began in 2016. However, the report also reveals a lack of women represented at the highest company levels and cites a lack of opportunities and development programs for women executives. Digital transformation continues to steamroll through supply chains. A new report shows that one of the driving factors accelerating digitization has to do with B2B buying habits. Procurement at manufacturers, consumer packaged goods firms, and financial services institutions show that more activity is being done online since the start of the pandemic. That is only expected to accelerate in the future as buyers seek better online purchasing experiences. Articles and resources mentioned in this episode: Port of Oakland website Port of Oakland joins bid for extra funding for green operations Share of women in supply chain workforce hits 41 survey shows Report: most buyers will switch suppliers for a better online experience Visit DCVelocity.com for the latest news. Send feedback about this podcast to [email protected]. Podcast sponsored by Honeywell Intelligrated Other links About DC VELOCITY Subscribe to DC VELOCITY Sign up for our FREE newsletters Advertise with DC VELOCITY Top 10 Supply Chain Management Podcasts