Logistics with Purpose

02/18/2025

Listen to Miren Oca from Ocaquatics Swim School and Ripples of Impact as she talks about her entrepreneurial journey and passion for creating positive, lasting change with hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. 🌊 Miren shares how she turned Ocaquatics into a 100% employee-owned business and her work supporting underserved communities through Ripples of Impact.

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02/14/2025

🎧 Listen to Miren Oca from Ocaquatics Swim School and Ripples of Impact as she talks about her entrepreneurial journey and passion for creating positive, lasting change with hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. 🌊 Miren shares how she turned Ocaquatics into a 100% employee-owned business and her work supporting underserved communities through Ripples of Impact.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/4aLBawY

Vector Global Logistics Supply Chain Now

02/14/2025

Listen to this new episode of Logistics With Purpose®, featuring our hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter, as they sit down with Roosevelt Giles, Founder & CEO of Endpoint Ventures and Chairman at Stakeholder Impact Foundation, Inc.

Roosevelt shares his incredible journey from the son of sharecroppers to a tech leader and marathon runner. In this episode, he dives into the significance of conscious capitalism, diversity in leadership, and the role of AI in the future of supply chains.

🎧 Listen now: Link in bio!

02/13/2025

Listen to this new episode of Logistics with Purpose®, featuring our hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter, as they sit down with Roosevelt Giles, Founder & CEO of Endpoint Ventures and Chairman at Stakeholder Impact Foundation. Roosevelt shares his incredible journey from the son of sharecroppers to a tech leader and marathon runner. In this episode, he dives into the significance of conscious capitalism, diversity in leadership, and the role of AI in the future of supply chains.

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4b1taYx

Vector Global Logistics Supply Chain Now

02/11/2025

🌊 Get inspired by purpose-driven leadership! In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter talk with Miren Oca, founder of Ocaquatics Swim School and Ripples of Impact .
Miren shares how she transformed Ocaquatics into a 100% employee-owned business and her mission to uplift underserved communities through Ripples of Impact. Her story is a powerful reminder that leadership can make a real difference in the world.

🎬 Watch the full episode now: https://bit.ly/4jGG2Yh

Vector Global Logistics Supply Chain Now

02/10/2025

Have you listened to this episode of Logistics with Purpose®? In this impactful conversation, Enrique Alvarez and Nuria Sierra are joined by Justo Marmol from Translog Overseas Spain, Maxim Molina from Tancomed, Arturo Torres from Matteco, and Laura Pedrero from B Lab Spain. They share firsthand accounts of how the logistics community is responding to the devastating floods in Valencia, Spain. From logistical challenges to community collaboration, this episode dives into how the industry is coming together to support local businesses and affected communities.

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02/06/2025

🚛 The future of global freight is evolving fast! Are you ready for what’s ahead in 2025?

Scott Luton, Lee Klaskow (Bloomberg), and Brian Oxley (Vector Global Logistics) break down the industry’s key trends—from zero-click logistics and automation to freight theft and geopolitical risks.

Don’t miss these insights that could impact your supply chain strategy!

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02/06/2025

🎉 Celebrating National Girls & Women in Sports Day®️! ⚽💪

At Logistics With Purpose®️ and Vector Global Logistics, we are honored to support the Homeless World Cup Foundation, which unites teams from around the world to empower individuals experiencing homelessness through the power of soccer.

If you missed Episode 101 with Hope Solo—legendary US Women’s Soccer Team goalkeeper and advocate for the Homeless World Cup—today is the perfect time to tune in! 🎧

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And we have more inspiration coming your way! Honey Thaljieh co-founder and first-ever captain of the Palestinian Women’s National Football Team, will be joining us for an unforgettable conversation. A true champion for change, she has broken barriers, defied expectations, and continues to be a role model for women and girls worldwide. 🌍✨

We’re also thrilled to feature Cristina Rodlo a talented Mexican actress making her mark in both Mexico and the U.S. 🇲🇽✨ She stars in Netflix’s The Beautiful Game, a film that brings awareness to the powerful stories of Homeless World Cup players. Cristina’s passion for storytelling and advocacy makes her an incredible voice for this movement.

🙌 A huge shout-out to all the incredible players from the HWC Women’s Teams—your resilience and dedication inspire us all!

Join us in celebrating the power of sports to create change. 💙⚽

02/05/2025

02/03/2025

Have you listened to this episode of Logistics with Purpose®? In this impactful conversation, Enrique Alvarez and Nuria Sierra are joined by Justo Marmol from Translog Overseas, Maxim Molina from Tancomed, Arturo Torres from Matteco, and Laura Pedrero from B Lab Spain. They share firsthand accounts of how the logistics community is responding to the devastating floods in Valencia, Spain. From logistical challenges to community collaboration, this episode dives into how the industry is coming together to support local businesses and affected communities.

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/42aXCgG

02/03/2025

Stand With Ukraine: A Call to Action for the Logistics Community!

The devastation in Ukraine has left many of us asking: How can we help? As logistics professionals, you understand the power of supply chains in times of crisis. Our industry has a unique ability to serve, support, and provide relief where it’s needed most.

🌍 Join us every other month for a live conversation where we’ll:
✅ Share industry updates
✅ Answer your real-time questions
✅ Connect organizations with needed supplies
✅ Offer resources & expertise
✅ Unite in a shared mission to make an impact

This is open to humanitarian organizations, corporate donors, suppliers, logistics professionals—anyone ready to help. Let’s come together and leverage logistics for good.

📅 Hosted by Vector Global Logistics & Supply Chain Now

🔗Link in stories! Register now!

💙 Can’t join live? No worries—recordings will be sent to all registrants!

01/30/2025

Logistics With Purpose®️ is back with another inspiring episode! Hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter interview Miren Oca, founder of Ocaquatics Swim School and Ripples of Impact Nonprofit, as she shares her entrepreneurial journey and passion for creating positive, lasting change.

From turning Ocaquatics into a 100% employee-owned business to supporting underserved communities through Ripples of Impact, Miren’s story is a testament to purpose-driven leadership.

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🔗Listen to the full episode now: Link in bio!

01/30/2025

🌊 Logistics With Purpose® is back with another inspiring episode! Hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter interview Miren Oca, founder of Ocaquatics Swim School and Ripples of Impact , as she shares her entrepreneurial journey and passion for creating positive, lasting change.
From turning Ocaquatics into a 100% employee-owned business to supporting underserved communities through Ripples of Impact, Miren’s story is a testament to purpose-driven leadership.

🎬Listen to the full episode now: https://bit.ly/4aLBawY

Vector Global Logistics Supply Chain Now

01/27/2025

🌍 Logistics with Purpose®: A Community’s Resilience in the Face of Crisis 🌍
When Valencia was hit by devastating floods, the logistics community sprang into action. In this powerful episode of Logistics with Purpose®, Enrique Alvarez and Nuria Sierra sit down with key industry leaders to discuss the real-time response to the disaster. Justo Marmol from Translog Overseas, Maxim Molina from Tancomed, Arturo Torres from mattéco, and Laura Pedrero from B Lab Spain share their firsthand experiences navigating the logistical chaos, coordinating relief efforts, and driving collaboration across sectors.
This is more than just a story of overcoming obstacles—it's a showcase of how the logistics community pulls together in times of need.

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01/23/2025

Join us for our next Leveraging Logistics for Valencia call tomorrow, January 23rd, at 9 am ET/3 pm CET. The floods may have subsided months ago, but the recovery efforts continue. Register here: https://bit.ly/4gi1bWl

01/22/2025

The devastating L.A. fires have forced many to evacuate, including members of the team of our fellow B Corp Gifts for Good®. Our thoughts are with Jenise S., their Chief Impact & Operations Officer, and her colleagues during this incredibly challenging time.

Jenise has been an inspiring voice on Logistics With Purpose® (Episode 29), sharing how meaningful gift-giving can create a lasting impact. Now, it’s our chance to stand by her and her team.

Here’s how you can show your support:

1️⃣ Join us today! (Wednesday, January 22nd) at 1:15 pm ET on Supply Chain Now’s LinkedIn Live to hear Jenise’s story of resilience and hope.

2️⃣ Dive deeper: Read the heartfelt evacuation account from Gifts for Good CEO Laura Hertz on their blog.

In times like these, compassion is what connects us and drives action. Let’s come together as a community to support those who make such a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

01/22/2025

Compassion ignites action.

When faced with unimaginable loss, some find a way to rise above and help others. That’s exactly what Daniel Shemtob, the heart behind The Lime Truck and Snibbs, has done.

After the L.A. wildfires destroyed his home, Daniel chose to channel his grief into purpose—leveraging his businesses to support others affected by the fires.

In Episode 105 of Logistics With Purpose, Daniel shared his journey of resilience, compassion, and action. Now, it’s our turn to step up:

1️⃣ Give hope by donating to Snibbs’ GoFundMe
2️⃣ Shop with purpose—every Snibbs purchase fuels wildfire relief efforts
3️⃣ Stay connected: Visit snibbs.co or follow Snibbs 👟 The World’s Most Comfortable Non-Slip Shoe to see the impact unfold

Together, we can transform heartbreak into hope. Let’s make a difference.

01/21/2025

Compassion ignites action.

When faced with unimaginable loss, some find a way to rise above and help others. That’s exactly what Daniel Shemtob, the heart behind The Lime Truck and Snibbs, has done.

After the L.A. wildfires destroyed his home, Daniel chose to channel his grief into purpose—leveraging his businesses to support others affected by the fires.

In Episode 105 of Logistics With Purpose, Daniel shared his journey of resilience, compassion, and action. Now, it’s our turn to step up:

1️⃣ Give hope by donating to Snibbs’ GoFundMe
2️⃣ Shop with purpose—every Snibbs purchase fuels wildfire relief efforts
3️⃣ Stay connected: Visit snibbs.co or follow Snibbs 👟 The World's Most Comfortable Non-Slip Shoe to see the impact unfold

Together, we can transform heartbreak into hope. Let’s make a difference.

Go Fund Me Link:
https://lnkd.in/gPa_Jprm

Progress:
https://lnkd.in/g7StNyYG