We are entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution, marked by a fusion of technologies that blur the lines between our digital, physical, and biological worlds. This technological transformation promises to impact everything from healthcare to manufacturing while potentially improving the quality of life of every person on the planet.
At the same time, the ESG Revolution scrutinises how we define that quality of life by critically assessing what it means to work toward sustainable, just, and equitable communities. As macro issues like climate change and social justice become increasingly urgent, all of us – as consumers, investors, and employees – are examining companies’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts as part of our valuation and belief in a company.
William Crane, CEO of IndustryStar, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based on-demand supply chain services and software technology company that partners with mobility leaders to reduce the cost, time and risk of bringing new vehicles, modules and components to market. William is a trusted advisor in supply chain with demonstrated results starting, launching and enhancing procurement, logistics, supplier quality and manufacturing organizations. His work has appeared frequently in the Institute for Supply Management, Sourcing Industry Group, Disruptor.com and Modern Material Handling. William’s passion for bringing technologies to market that have a positive impact on the world can be found via his blog Supply Chain for Tomorrow’s Technology. William is also Host of the Supply Chain Innovation podcast where he interviews top change-makers to uncover strategies, tips, and tools for improving new product launches.
