{"podcast":{"title":"Logistics with Purpose","slug":"logistics-with-purpose-4686659","podcast_index_feed_id":4686659,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/logistics-with-purpose/","website_url":"https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6b3fc5c4-3933-46cc-a965-c56dd663d0f7/_WCYVF6fOWBLqpu2zNcCXTG1.jpeg","author":"Supply Chain Now","episode_count":157,"summary":"The Logistics with Purpose series spotlights and celebrates organizations around the world who are dedicated to creating a positive impact. Co-hosted by representatives from Supply Chain Now and Vector Global Logistics, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the origin stories, change-making progress, and future plans of organizations who are actively making a difference. If you or your company want not just a dose of inspiration, but to learn by example, you won’t want to miss a single episode.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-04T14:21:04.158604+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/logistics-with-purpose-4686659"},"episode":{"title":"Purpose, Products & Persistence: Building Mission-Driven Brands That Last","slug":"purpose-products-persistence-building-mission-driven-brands-that-last","published_at":"2026-03-26T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/logistics-with-purpose-4686659/purpose-products-persistence-building-mission-driven-brands-that-last","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/logistics-with-purpose-4686659","url":"https://supplychainnow.com/purpose-products-persistence-building-mission-driven-brands-last-lwp152","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f338dc3e-2426-4ec9-accb-ee01ca356b57.mp3","summary":"What does it really take to build a purpose-driven brand that lasts? In this episode of Logistics with Purpose® , presented by Vector Global Logistics and Supply Chain Now, hosts Kristi Porter and Enrique Alvarez sit down with Alastair Dorward, a seasoned entrepreneur and brand builder who has helped scale mission-driven companies from startup to global success. From launching refrigerated soup routes to helping build Method into a billion-dollar business, Alastair shares candid lessons on resilience, leadership, and what it really takes to win in competitive consumer markets. The conversation dives into the power of purpose-driven brands like Dropps, the importance of design and sustainability, and how supply chain excellence enables companies to deliver both impact and profitability. Along the way, Alastair opens up about near-failure moments, leadership transitions, and why understanding the consumer—deeply—is still the ultimate competitive advantage. What You’ll Learn: Why purpose-driven brands win (when they eliminate trade-offs) How packaging, design, and sustainability shape consumer behavior The real role of supply chain in enabling mission + margin How to spot “riches in the niches” and build winning products Leadership lessons from scaling brands through uncertainty Why resilience—and not perfection—defines entrepreneurial success Whether you're a founder, operator, or supply chain leader, this episode delivers practical insights on building brands that create both impact and long-term value. Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Alastair: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastairdorward/ Learn more about Dropps: https://www.dropps.com/ Learn more about Logistics with Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purpose Learn more about Vect…","meta_description":"What does it really take to build a purpose-driven brand that lasts? In this episode of Logistics with Purpose® , presented by Vector Global Logistics and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3612,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/logistics-with-purpose-4686659/episodes/purpose-products-persistence-building-mission-driven-brands-that-last/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/logistics-with-purpose-4686659/purpose-products-persistence-building-mission-driven-brands-that-last.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}