# 146 - QSR Sustainable Packaging with Zachary Stein from SupplyCaddy.com LIVE on LinkedIn

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2022-08-18
- Length: 34m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-08-18-146-qsr-sustainable-packaging-with-zachary-stein-from-supplycaddy-com-live-on-li
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/146-qsr-sustainable-packaging-with-8bf

## Summary

Zachary Stein, founder of SupplyCaddy, explains how his company helps Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) navigate supply chain disruptions by sourcing sustainable packaging from Europe, Turkey, and South America rather than the Far East. He details the operational challenges of replacing single-use items with new raw materials like sugarcane and the significant infrastructure hurdles facing reusable packaging systems. Stein emphasizes that SupplyCaddy wins business by offering faster lead times, custom branded solutions, and proactive inventory management to prevent stockouts during viral marketing campaigns.

## Chapters

- [0:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-08-18-146-qsr-sustainable-packaging-with-zachary-stein-from-supplycaddy-com-live-on-li#t=12) Introduction: Adam Peak and Zachary Stein
- [5:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-08-18-146-qsr-sustainable-packaging-with-zachary-stein-from-supplycaddy-com-live-on-li#t=327) Stein's Background and SupplyCaddy's Origin
- [11:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-08-18-146-qsr-sustainable-packaging-with-zachary-stein-from-supplycaddy-com-live-on-li#t=719) Innovation in QSR Packaging Materials
- [16:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-08-18-146-qsr-sustainable-packaging-with-zachary-stein-from-supplycaddy-com-live-on-li#t=996) Product Range and Geographic Sourcing Strategy
- [20:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-08-18-146-qsr-sustainable-packaging-with-zachary-stein-from-supplycaddy-com-live-on-li#t=1253) Custom Branding and Inventory Management
- [26:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-08-18-146-qsr-sustainable-packaging-with-zachary-stein-from-supplycaddy-com-live-on-li#t=1605) The Reality of Reusable Packaging Infrastructure

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- SupplyCaddy (company)
- Restaurant Brands International (company)
- Burger King (company)
- Popeyes (company)
- Tim Hortons (company)
- Firehouse Subs (company)
- FedEx (company)
- Lyft (company)
- Morgan Stanley (company)
- Starbucks (company)
- McDonald's (company)
- Wendy's (company)

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