In this episode of the Operations Science Podcast, host Edward Pound sits down with Christopher Goss, a sustainability and supplier risk management expert in the medical device industry. Together, they explore how Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) principles are reshaping global supply chains, from responsible sourcing and supplier code of conduct to human rights protections and ethical procurement.
Goss shares his experience at Insect Corporation, building sustainability frameworks that balance compliance with innovation. The discussion covers the challenges of global regulation variability, social compliance audits, and supply chain transparency, along with how AI and data analytics are transforming risk management.
From reimbursing recruitment fees for migrant workers to embedding sustainability KPIs into supplier performance, this episode reveals how ethical leadership can drive both business assurance and positive impact.
Tune in to learn how sustainable procurement isn’t just about doing good, it’s about building resilient, future-proof operations.
Timestamps -
00:00 – Introduction to the Operations Science Podcast
00:49 – Sustainability in Supply Chains: The Global View
02:30 – Building and Measuring Sustainable Frameworks
06:16 – Christopher Goss’s Role at Insect Corporation
08:37 – KPIs and the Metrics of Ethical Impact
11:10 – Audits, Compliance, and Supplier Accountability
16:01 – From “Nice to Have” to “Must Have”: The Shift in Sustainability
20:14 – Circular Economy and Operational Efficiency
23:49 – Leveraging AI and Data for Sustainable Operations
27:16 – Collaborating with Industry and Stakeholders
33:53 – Eliminating Recruitment Fees: A Real-World Success
41:19 – Career Reflections and Future Vision
45:36 – Closing Thoughts and Key Takeaways
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