Supply Chain Innovation: How Gelato's local production model is changing the game for sustainability
In a recent episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast, Gelato founder and CEO, Henrik Müller-Hansen shares how Gelato is actively reducing the environmental consequences of the printing sector while simultaneously tackling the obstacles posed by shifting consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and a divided world. Additionally, Henrik and the show's host explore the inner workings of localized production and how it's enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the global supply chain.
In this episode you'll hear about:
The current status and future of 3D printing and its potential in revolutionizing e-commerce.
The major trends shaping future supply chains, including sustainability, legislation, and print technology advancement.
The inner workings of Gelato's global, decentralized print-on-demand network and how it's enabling local production and distribution.
Listen to the full podcast below.
Gelato is a software company on a mission to redefine global manufacturing for people and the planet. Through its network of 150+ local production partners in 32 countries, Gelato provides the operating system for local manufacturing,
GelatoConnect. It consolidates every element of digital print production into a single platform, driving profitable growth, efficiency and control.
GelatoCreate, empowers creators and ecommerce entrepreneurs to reach customers anywhere in the world without the burden of inventory, upfront costs, or long-haul shipping. Orders are automatically routed to local production hubs, ensuring products are made closer to the end customer, reducing costs, transportation distances, and waste caused by overproduction. The result is a more streamlined supply chain and new way of manufacturing and distributing products—better for people and the planet.
Gelato was founded by CEO Henrik Müller-Hansen in 2007 and consists of GelatoConnect, GelatoCreate, and GelatoConsumer, operating under the Optimalprint brand. Backed by Insight Partners, Dawn Capital, SoftBank, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Gelato is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with 16 offices worldwide, including in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Pakistan, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the UK, the US, and Vietnam.
To learn more about Gelato, visit Gelato.com. For career opportunities, visit Gelato’s careers page.
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