The Power of ESG in Transforming Your Supply Chain

Send me a messageHey everyone, Tom Raftery here, and I've got an insightful episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast lined up for you today! I had the pleasure of talking with Dean Alms, the Chief Product Officer at Aravo, a company dedicated to helping organizations manage their extended enterprises with a focus on risk management and performance.In this episode, Dean and I explore the world of ESG and risk management, discussing the importance of sustainability and ethical business practices in today's supply chains. We dive into how companies can strategically implement ESG initiatives by thinking big, starting small, and growing fast.Dean shares details about Aravo's upcoming Strategic Alignment Framework, which will help organizations align their ESG initiatives with their overall business goals. Keep an eye out for its release at the end of March!We also touch on some customer success stories, albeit anonymously, in the consumer packaged goods and pharmaceutical industries, and how Aravo has helped them navigate various risk domains, from environmental sustainability to data privacy.Looking forward, Dean shares his thoughts on the future of Aravo, highlighting the increasing importance of managing the extended enterprise and the role of regulatory agencies in shaping businesses' practices. One key takeaway is the shift in procurement decision-making, moving from just product and price to also include practices—making sustainable and ethical choices a priority.Don't miss this engaging conversation packed with valuable insights! As always, if you want to learn more about Aravo Solutions or connect with Dean Alms, head over to aravo.com or find him on LinkedIn. And don't forget, this episode is also available on YouTube if you want to see what we look like when we record these podcastsHappy listening!Support 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.