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Episode 5 (EN): BusinessShift – We Are All Supply Chain


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Why Sustainability in Supply Chain Management Is Much More Than Just Compliance

Tobias Kirchhoff, host from TÜV Rheinland, speaks with Dr. Bahar Cat-Krause, Global Head of Sustainability at TÜV Rheinland People & Business Assurance, about the most important questions around sustainable supply chains.

🎯 Key Questions Answered in This Episode:

✅ What exactly is a supply chain—and who is part of it?
✅ Why is sustainability in the supply chain so important?
✅ What legal obligations do companies face?
✅ Why do German companies struggle with the Supply Chain Act?
✅ What challenges arise in implementing sustainable standards?
✅ How can technology (e.g. AI or blockchain) help make supply chains more sustainable and efficient?
✅ What first steps should companies take to make their supply chain more sustainable?

🕓 Chapter Markers:

  • 00:00:00 Introduction to BusinessShift Podcast
  • 00:00:24 Understanding the Supply Chain
  • 00:01:04 Sustainability in the Supply Chain
  • 00:02:19 Challenges in Sustainable Supply Chain Management
  • 00:08:31 The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act
  • 00:16:49 Future of Sustainable Supply Chains
  • 00:19:04 Practical Steps for Companies
  • 00:20:48 Conclusion and Podcast Outro
  • 📌 Key Takeaways:

    🔹 Sustainability in the supply chain goes beyond compliance – it’s a strategic advantage.
    🔹 The biggest challenges are transparency, supplier relationships, and the additional effort required by new regulations.
    🔹 Technological innovations such as AI and blockchain can support the efficient implementation of sustainable supply chains.
    🔹 Consumers play a powerful role: their purchasing behavior influences corporate action.
    🔹 Companies should begin with a comprehensive supply chain analysis and implement targeted sustainability measures.

    🔎 Who Should Tune In?

    ✔ Entrepreneurs looking to adopt more sustainable practices
    ✔ Executives developing innovative business models
    ✔ Anyone who wants to understand how sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand

    📌 Learn More & Further Resources:

    All about TÜV Rheinland’s sustainability services:
    https://www.tuv.com/landingpage/en/sustainability/

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    BusinessShiftBy Tobias Kirchhoff & Dr. Bahar Cat-Krause, TÜV Rheinland