Meet the food transport and storage company with a purpose to feed the world. Lineage Logistics is a $2 billion enterprise driving more than a third of the temperature-controlled food distribution in the U.S., moving 8% of the global food supply. The company is deeply purpose-driven and operates on a stakeholder-driven model, focused on transforming the food supply chain to positively impact customers, communities, and beyond.
Sean Vanderelzen, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Megan Hendricksen, VP Marketing & Communications at Lineage, joined Purpose 360 to talk about the company lives its purpose. Listen for their insights on:
- How Lineage developed an authentic purpose, rooted in the journey from farms and factories to shelves and tables
- How purpose helped Lineage act swiftly during COVID-19 to transport food to areas in need as well as donate $5 million and 100 million meals alongside nonprofit partners
- How Lineage leverages its purpose and capabilities to tackle a massive social problem: food waste
- The impact of purpose on recruiting and talent retention, as well as employee engagement
Links & Notes
- Lineage Logistics Story
- “Our Purpose” Video
- COVID-19 Response
- Lineage Innovation in Action
- Sean Vanderelzen
- Megan Hendricksen
- (00:00) – Welcome to Sean & Megan from Lineage Logistics
- (04:37) – Sean’s & Megan’s Journey to Lineage Logistics
- (10:07) – Creating a Culture
- (13:59) – Finding Their Purpose
- (16:28) – Employee Excitement
- (19:39) – Purpose in Recruitment
- (22:13) – Recognition
- (23:11) – Unlocking Employee Potential
- (27:00) – COVID-19 & Lineage Logistics
- (35:00) – Greg’s Videos
- (37:00) – Servant Leadership
- (39:33) – Turning the Org Chart on Its Head
- (40:47) – Growing Through Acquisition
- (45:36) – Key Insights About Developing Your Purpose
- (51:34) – Final Words
