Supply Chain Innovation: How Gelato's Local Production Model is Changing the Game for Sustainability

Send me a messageWelcome back to another episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast! I'm your host, Tom Raftery, and today I had the pleasure of speaking with Henrik Müller-Hansen, the  Founder and CEO of Gelato. In our fascinating discussion, we explored the inner workings of Gelato's global, decentralized print-on-demand network and how it's enabling local production and distribution.Henrik shared his insights on how Gelato is reducing the environmental impact of the printing industry while addressing the challenges of evolving consumer trends, sustainability, and a polarized world. We also talked about how consumer-generated content is pushing local production, making the global supply chain more efficient and sustainable.Throughout our conversation, we touched on the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors and how they play a crucial role in Gelato's business model. We also discussed the exciting future of 3D printing and how it has the potential to revolutionize the e-commerce landscape.We wrapped up by talking about the major trends shaping the future of supply chains, including sustainability, legislation, and the rapid advancements in printing technology. Henrik offered his thoughts on how these trends are driving demand for local production and distribution solutions like Gelato.If you're interested in learning more about Gelato, the future of printing, and how local production can help create a more sustainable world, you won't want to miss this episode. So, sit back, relax, and join us on this journey into the world of decentralized print-on-demand networks!As always, thank you for tuning in to the Digital Supply Chain podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review to help others find the show. And don't forget to share your thoughts and comments with me on social media. I always love hearing from listeners!And if you want to check out the video version of this podcast episode, that's on YouTube here https://youtu.be/TlJ7Fb1_u48Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous Subscribers:Alicia FaragKieran OgnevGary LynchAnd remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber  - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to bonus episodes of topical, timely supply chain resilience analysis.🎤 Looking for a keynote speaker on supply chain resilience, AI, and sustainability?I help leaders understand the forces reshaping global supply chains, from geopolitical disruption and climate risk to AI and real-time decision-making. Download my Speaker Pack: https://tinyurl.com/spkrpckFinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.