I keynote, write, and podcast about Sustainability, CleanTech and Supply Chain
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The most challenging moment in renewable energy systems occurs during high demand, especially on cold evenings without wind or solar output. Effective energy storage requires precise definitions of duration and performance. The report emphasises the need for tailored contracts and…
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Your Supply-Chain AI Pilot Worked. So Why Didn’t It Scale?
This post examines why supply-chain AI pilots often fail to deliver lasting value, focusing on the importance of operational capability over technical success. Based on 43 interviews, it identifies key mechanisms like data production and decision authority, emphasising that without…
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The Visibility Trap: Why Seeing More Does Not Make Supply Chains Resilient
Despite significant investments in technology, businesses often fail to act effectively on incoming data due to various operational hurdles. Resilience requires not just visibility, but proper decision-making, accountability, and action to enhance operational performance.
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The Supply Chain Transformation Isn’t the Technology
Researchers analysed interviews from a podcast archive of over 400 episodes, revealing that technology alone does not ensure supply chain sustainability. Instead, management practices, such as sustainable risk management and collaboration, were crucial for achieving outcomes. The study urges leaders…
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AI Is Not Software. It Is Infrastructure
Water disputes highlight the urgent need for sustainable practices amid increasing AI infrastructure demands. With AI moving from a technology-driven focus to an infrastructure and governance concern, organisations must integrate sustainability into their AI strategies. This careful approach can mitigate…
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How I Produce Two Professional Podcasts Every Week: My Podcast Workflow
There is a myth that interviews are the core of podcasting, whereas the real work lies in the comprehensive production process, from guest selection to post-production. My workflow has evolved, adapting to the changing landscape of podcasting, and underscores the…
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Carbon Data Is Becoming Permission to Sell
The landscape of corporate sustainability is shifting, as poor carbon data now impacts product viability and market access. With regulations like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, accurate carbon data is essential. Companies must…
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Bad Emissions Data Is Now a Supply Chain Risk
In Spain, rising olive oil prices due to climate impact have highlighted the urgency of credible emissions data for businesses. As emissions data influences financial costs, customer trust, and talent retention, companies must prioritise accurate reporting. Effective strategies involve utilising…
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