# 144 - The triple bottom line with John Moran from SourceHub

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2022-08-02
- Length: 25m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-08-02-144-the-triple-bottom-line-with-john-moran-from-sourcehub
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/144-the-triple-bottom-line-with-john-042

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-08-02-144-the-triple-bottom-line-with-john-moran-from-sourcehub#t=12) Introduction: Adam Peak and John Moran
- [3:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-08-02-144-the-triple-bottom-line-with-john-moran-from-sourcehub#t=227) SourceHub's Vision and Target Market
- [6:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-08-02-144-the-triple-bottom-line-with-john-moran-from-sourcehub#t=380) Solving Data Management and Spec Complexity
- [10:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-08-02-144-the-triple-bottom-line-with-john-moran-from-sourcehub#t=641) Personal Inspiration: Family and the Triple Bottom Line
- [15:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-08-02-144-the-triple-bottom-line-with-john-moran-from-sourcehub#t=941) Simplification and Customer-Centric Design
- [20:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-08-02-144-the-triple-bottom-line-with-john-moran-from-sourcehub#t=1215) Current Product Status and Call for Feedback

## Topics

- [Packaging design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/packaging-design)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- SourceHub (company)
- Bancroft Bag (company)
- Salt Plats (company)

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