From Seed to Shelf: How to Actually Build a Sustainable Supply Chain

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Herbal Explorations: The Business of Herbs and Botanicals

Wilson Lau, Nuherbs

34 episodes

9 months ago

Herbal Explorations: The Business of Herbs & Botanicals is a podcast by Wilson Lau of Nuherbs. This is a series of meaningful conversations with other herbal (Traditional Chinese Medicine/agricultural/nutraceutical/wellness) professionals. The topics covered everything from ingredient availability and product formulation to supply chain management and Federal regulations.

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From Seed to Shelf: How to Actually Build a Sustainable Supply Chain

Herbal Explorations: The Business of Herbs and Botanicals

10 minutes

2 years ago

From Seed to Shelf: How to Actually Build a Sustainable Supply Chain

In this episode of Herbal Explorations, Wilson Lau speaks to Bill Chioffi, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at NAMMEX, a company that specializes in medicinal mushroom extracts. In this episode, Wilson and Bill discuss all things sustainability:

0:47: There are many different definitions of sustainability, it varies by sector.

1:07: Sustainability should mean that “We’re giving back more than we’re taking out of any one system.” Sustainability is holistic and it means taking care of the people, animals, plants, and everyone involved in the company’s supply chain.

2:11: One thing that all companies can implement today that will help bring about a better tomorrow is take a more long-term approach to how they build business systems.

2:42: In terms of plant sustainability, pick any one plant in your supply chain and know it from seed to shelf. It builds a roadmap for all the ingredients in a company’s supply chain.

3:13: Supply chain logistics are complex, but if a company understands seed to shelf, it can find places for innovation and opportunity.

4:08: Companies need to dedicate resources towards sustainability within their organizations that aren’t just part of marketing messages.

4:50: Take a look your packaging and product materials, see if there’s a way to move from single use to something that is more eco-conscious.

6:06: In order to successfully advocate for sustainability within your company, be with the materials in their places of origin so you understand all aspects of manufacturing.

7:00: Go the grower, go to the production house. Even if it’s overseas, visit your partners so that you have first hand knowledge of your products’ places of origin.

7:28: What you learn through research and paperwork is quite different than what you learn firsthand.

8:10: And don’t regret to apply the concept of sustainability to how you travel. Mindfully create practices and processes.

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