Hardware Podcasts

144 - The triple bottom line with John Moran from SourceHub

People of Packaging · 2 Aug 2022 · 25m

What this episode covers

John Moran, CEO and founder of SourceHub, explains how his company uses technology to help midsize CPG brands manage sustainable packaging transitions by balancing the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit. He details how SourceHub’s platform consolidates disparate data workflows, including spec management, RFQs, and artwork, to reduce manual entry and improve supply chain agility. Moran shares that his vision was shaped by his father’s focus on people and the birth of his son, leading to a product designed to simplify complex packaging decisions for health, beauty, and food companies.

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early-stage companies

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SourceHub, Bancroft Bag, Salt Plats

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