Cutting Waste in Cold Chain Logistics with AI

Send me a message Shipping perishables isn’t just about getting products from A to B—it’s a high-stakes logistics challenge where delays mean financial loss, spoiled goods, and environmental waste. In this episode, I speak with Juan Meisel, CEO of Grip, a company transforming perishable fulfilment through AI-driven logistics. Juan shares insights from his time at ButcherBox, where scaling operations exposed the inefficiencies of traditional fulfilment models. He explains how Grip optimises shipping for frozen and refrigerated products, reducing waste and emissions while improving delivery reliability.  We also discuss:The impact of AI on shipping perishables – how predictive models adjust packaging and routing in real time.Weather disruptions and supply chain resilience – why holding shipments proactively can be more sustainable than reshipping failed deliveries.The balance between sustainability and cost – how brands can cut logistics emissions without sacrificing efficiency.Why standardisation isn’t always the answer – introducing variability in packaging and carrier selection can actually improve sustainability. If your business depends on shipping perishable goods—whether it’s food, pharmaceuticals, or speciality products—this episode provides a data-driven perspective on reducing waste while keeping operations efficient. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform. 👉 Connect with Juan Meisel on LinkedIn 👉 Learn more about Grip at gripshipping.com #SupplyChain #Sustainability #Logistics #AI #PerishableShipping #Fulfilment #Ecommerce Elevate your brand with the ‘Sustainable Supply Chain’ podcast, the voice of supply chain sustainability. Last year, this podcast's episodes were downloaded over 113,000 times by senior supply chain executives around the world. Become a sponsor. Lead the conversation. Contact me for sponsorship opportunities and turn downloads into dialogues. Act today. Influence the future. Support the show Podcast supporters I"d like to sincerely thank this podcast"s generous supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Olivier Brusle Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one. Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities: If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let"s talk! Finally If you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link. If you liked this show, please don"t forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.