Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Reverse logistics is often overlooked—but it could be the missing link in your sustainability strategy.
In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with Shannon Payne, SVP of Supply Chain Solutions at MDSi, to discuss how companies can optimise IT asset management, reduce waste, and drive sustainability while cutting costs.
With IT infrastructure consuming an increasing share of global energy—expected to hit 20% of total electricity use by 2030—businesses must rethink their approach to technology refresh cycles, asset reuse, and emissions reduction. Shannon shares practical strategies for maximising the lifecycle of IT equipment, improving reverse logistics, and making sustainable supply chain decisions.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The role of IT asset management in sustainability – and why most companies are getting it wrong
✅ How AI is reshaping supply chain efficiencies – but also driving up energy demand
✅ Why refurbished IT assets can cut emissions by up to 80% – and how to implement them
✅ Key challenges in reverse logistics – and how to overcome them for better cost savings
✅ Essential supply chain KPIs for measuring sustainability progress
Whether you're in supply chain management, IT infrastructure, or corporate sustainability, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you reduce costs and emissions while improving efficiency.
💡 Watch now and start making your supply chain more sustainable!
📌 Subscribe for more insights on sustainable supply chains
📍 Find full show notes and additional resources here: sustainablesupplychainpodcast.com
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Why reverse logistics matters for sustainability
06:30 The impact of AI on IT energy consumption
10:45 How refurbished IT assets reduce emissions
15:20 Overcoming challenges in reverse logistics
20:00 Key sustainability KPIs for supply chain success
25:30 Future trends in IT asset management & circularity
30:00 Final thoughts and where to learn more
🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on sustainable supply chains!
Reverse logistics is often overlooked—but it could be the missing link in your sustainability strategy.
In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with Shannon Payne, SVP of Supply Chain Solutions at MDSi, to discuss how companies can optimise IT asset management, reduce waste, and drive sustainability while cutting costs.
With IT infrastructure consuming an increasing share of global energy—expected to hit 20% of total electricity use by 2030—businesses must rethink their approach to technology refresh cycles, asset reuse, and emissions reduction. Shannon shares practical strategies for maximising the lifecycle of IT equipment, improving reverse logistics, and making sustainable supply chain decisions.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The role of IT asset management in sustainability – and why most companies are getting it wrong
✅ How AI is reshaping supply chain efficiencies – but also driving up energy demand
✅ Why refurbished IT assets can cut emissions by up to 80% – and how to implement them
✅ Key challenges in reverse logistics – and how to overcome them for better cost savings
✅ Essential supply chain KPIs for measuring sustainability progress
Whether you're in supply chain management, IT infrastructure, or corporate sustainability, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you reduce costs and emissions while improving efficiency.
💡 Watch now and start making your supply chain more sustainable!
📌 Subscribe for more insights on sustainable supply chains
📍 Find full show notes and additional resources here: sustainablesupplychainpodcast.com
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Why reverse logistics matters for sustainability
06:30 The impact of AI on IT energy consumption
10:45 How refurbished IT assets reduce emissions
15:20 Overcoming challenges in reverse logistics
20:00 Key sustainability KPIs for supply chain success
25:30 Future trends in IT asset management & circularity
30:00 Final thoughts and where to learn more
🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on sustainable supply chains!
