The Logistics of Purpose with Lineage Logistics

Meet the food transport and storage company with a purpose to feed the world. Lineage Logistics is a $2 billion enterprise driving more than a third of the temperature-controlled food distribution in the U.S., moving 8% of the global food supply. The company is deeply purpose-driven and operates on a stakeholder-driven model, focused on transforming the food supply chain to positively impact customers, communities, and beyond. Sean Vanderelzen, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Megan Hendricksen, VP Marketing & Communications at Lineage, joined Purpose 360 to talk about the company lives its purpose. Listen for their insights on:How Lineage developed an authentic purpose, rooted in the journey from farms and factories to shelves and tablesHow purpose helped Lineage act swiftly during COVID-19 to transport food to areas in need as well as donate $5 million and 100 million meals alongside nonprofit partners How Lineage leverages its purpose and capabilities to tackle a massive social problem: food wasteThe impact of purpose on recruiting and talent retention, as well as employee engagementLinks & NotesLineage Logistics Story“Our Purpose” VideoCOVID-19 ResponseLineage Innovation in ActionSean VanderelzenMegan Hendricksen (00:00) - Welcome to Sean & Megan from Lineage Logistics (04:37) - Sean's & Megan's Journey to Lineage Logistics (10:07) - Creating a Culture (13:59) - Finding Their Purpose (16:28) - Employee Excitement (19:39) - Purpose in Recruitment (22:13) - Recognition (23:11) - Unlocking Employee Potential (27:00) - COVID-19 & Lineage Logistics (35:00) - Greg's Videos (37:00) - Servant Leadership (39:33) - Turning the Org Chart on Its Head (40:47) - Growing Through Acquisition (45:36) - Key Insights About Developing Your Purpose (51:34) - Final Words