Our story

Why are we doing this?

The Supply Chain Project

The idea of The Supply Chain Project was born out of a passion for improving how these nonprofits impact vulnerable populations. When for-profit supply chains fail, people are inconvenienced, when non-profit supply chains fail—people die.

Corporate partnerships can help.

  • Our founding team has worked in both the corporate and non-profit arenas. We believe it is important for non-profits and corporations to collaborate and leverage their collective resources to create partnerships for positive change.
  • This type of collaboration creates sustainable supply chain networks that strengthen the bonds between local industries and at-risk communities so businesses can make a real impact on social issues that benefit all levels of society.

Delivering on a promise.

  • From the outset, our focus has been on delivering tangible results for nonprofits in need. We work closely with logistics providers and technology providers to deliver on the needs and build sustainable supply chain solutions that meet those needs. Whether it's getting critical aid to disaster-stricken areas, improving access to essential medicines, or reducing food waste, we strive to make a real difference in the world.
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The Hidden Opportunity

Every organization holds unused value in many forms.

From inventory to expertise, billions in resources sit idle—unseen, unconnected, and underutilized.

LACK OF VISIBILITY

Resources are fragmented across systems, spreadsheets, and silos—making it impossible to see the full picture.

INABILITY TO RESPOND

Disconnected processes, manual workflows, and limited coordination prevent timely action and effective matching.

LOST OPPORTUNITY

The result is higher costs, wasted resources, missed impact, and unmet needs for communities.

FORMS OF UNUSED VALUE

Across every operation, resources go unused every day.

INVENTORY

All available or stranded inventory—raw materials, finished goods, components, and surplus.

CAPACITY

Facilities, equipment, storage, real estate, and operational assets—utilized or not.

TRANSPORTATION

Quiet hours, unused fleet capacity, access constraints, and underutilized routes.

LABOR

Skills, volunteer capacity, and time availability across teams and communities.

KNOWLEDGE

Expertise, intellectual capital, and insights that are invisible, siloed, or underutilized.

TIME

Underutilized time, scheduling gaps, and timing mismatches.

FUNDING

Unallocated dollars, grants, credit capacity, and financial resources.

TECHNOLOGY

Systems, data, tools, and digital capabilities not fully leveraged.

THE CORE PROBLEM

Lack of visibility and inability to respond prevent resources from reaching the people who need them.

Finding Hidden Value

We recover value in many forms.

Every organization holds resources with untapped potential. Earlier visibility and response turn what could be waste into impact—creating value for businesses and communities.

INVENTORY

Excess, slow-moving, or seasonal goods

RECOVERY PATHWAYS

Donate Redistribute Resell Repurpose Recycle

REAL ESTATE

Underutilized space & infrastructure

RECOVERY PATHWAYS

Share Sublease Repurpose Co-locate Community use

TRANSPORTATION

Vehicles, routes, & capacity

RECOVERY PATHWAYS

Share capacity Backhaul use Route optimization Volunteer transport Asset repurposing

LABOR

Skills, time, & workforce

RECOVERY PATHWAYS

Volunteer Skills-based support Pro bono services Mentorship Workforce sharing

KNOWLEDGE

Expertise, insights, & know-how

RECOVERY PATHWAYS

Share expertise Training Best practices Advisory Open knowledge

MATERIALS

Raw, used, or by-product materials

RECOVERY PATHWAYS

Recycle Reprocess Remanufacture Upcycle Industrial reuse

TECHNOLOGY

Systems, tools, & data assets

RECOVERY PATHWAYS

Share platforms Repurpose tools Open data Digital enablement Tech donation

FINANCIAL CAPACITY

Funds, credit, & financial assets

RECOVERY PATHWAYS

Grants Impact investing Loan programs Matching funds Guarantee support

EARLIER VISIBILITY. FASTER RESPONSE. GREATER VALUE.

The earlier we see what's available, the more value we can recover—and the more we can prevent from being lost.

BUSINESS VALUE

  • Lower costs
  • New revenue
  • Risk reduction
  • Stronger resilience

COMMUNITY VALUE

  • More resources
  • Greater access
  • Better outcomes
  • Stronger communities

= EXPONENTIAL IMPACT

Nothing is waste until its value is lost. Visibility reveals potential. Strategy unlocks value. Collaboration multiplies impact.

We don't just move goods. We unlock the value that moves communities forward.

The Current Gap

Too much valuable resource is lost today—through disposal and underutilization.

TODAY: VALUE LOST

INDUSTRY & ENTERPRISE

Goods, inventory, capacity, expertise, time, and assets go unused.

DISPOSAL

Resources are discarded, destroyed, or sent to landfill at significant cost.

UNDERUTILIZATION

Resources sit idle or are underused due to lack of visibility, coordination, or access.

LOST VALUE

Financial loss, avoided cost, waste, carbon impact, and missed social outcomes.

TOMORROW: VALUE CREATED

INDUSTRY & ENTERPRISE

Identify and share available resources across the enterprise and extended network.

COMMUNITY / NON-PROFIT NETWORK

Match resources to verified needs through trusted partners and orchestrated solutions.

MEASURABLE IMPACT

Value recovered, costs avoided, waste reduced, and real lives and communities improved.

VALUE INCLUDES:

  • Financial recovery
  • Avoided cost
  • Reduced waste and environmental impact
  • Social impact and stronger communities

The gap between what exists and what's needed is where we create value—for business, for people, and for our planet.

Community impact Relief efforts

Bringing the Supply Chain Community together for a cause.

Today, The Supply Chain Project is part of the movement to use the power of strengthened supply chains to create positive change. Our team of experts is dedicated to finding innovative solutions to the world's most pressing challenges, and we are constantly seeking new ways to make an impact.

  • The Supply Chain Project enables innovative partnerships between non-profits, businesses, service providers, and industry professionals that helps them drive measurable improvements. Our areas of focus spans all things supply chain and starts with connection. As a Supply Chain community we can create greater sustainability and stronger financial health for Non Profits doing the critical work of both serving and helping to save humanity.
  • Charities and other non-profit organizations must ensure their supply chain are as efficient and effective as possible. This can be a challenge, considering the limited resources often associated with these organizations. Leveraging technology to optimize supply chain management processes can significantly improve operational performance, reducing costs and helping meet donor expectations. | join now

With the tools and the services that The Supply Chain Project provides, non-profits can:

  • Gain access to Logistical Support
  • Start your digital transformation
  • Improve data capture and analysis to make informed decisions
  • Automate processes for streamlined efficiency
  • Explore Best Practices for Nonprofit Supply Chains
  • Strengthen Delivery Infrastructure for Maximum Savings
  • Service Providers & Donors provide services through our marketplace to non-profits and get access to a our non-profit directory. | become a member
  • For industry professionals or students, we provide unparalleled access to information, tools, and consulting or volunteer opportunities that help refine their supply chain management techniques and cultivate expertise in the field. As a community of passionate professionals committed to driving positive change through collaboration | industry professional | student member
  • Did you know that by donating through The Supply Chain Project, you can help support a number of different non-profits?
  • We facilitate contact with different non-profits, so you can be sure that your donation will go to a cause you care about.
  • Plus, you will have access to impact reports that you can customize for your CSR projects. So not only will you be helping out a worthy cause, but you'll also be able to track the impact of your donation. | contribute

The Supply Chain Project Activities

Logistics

Logistics

Distribution and Transportation Solutions

We help nonprofits to mobilize donations or project materials at a national and international level. With the help of our allies we can do it efficiently and at a reduced cost.

Project Management

Project Management

Streamlining Missions with Efficiency

With a network of professionals in supply chain, logistics, project management and others, we help improve project management in nonprofits and charity organizations.

Technology

Technology

Bridge between technology and mission

The technology that makes large companies successful available to nonprofits. We are bridge between the knowledge generated in companies and nonprofits.

Consulting

Consulting

Solution Oriented Processes (SOP)

Our network of professionals and volunteers have vast experience that allows them to provide solutions that are suitable for your needs.

WHY TSCP EXISTS

The Second Supply Chain™

STRANDED CAPACITY

What industry wastes
  • Unsold inventory
  • Empty backhaul miles
  • Idle warehouse cube
  • Surplus perishables

TSCP ORCHESTRATION

The redirection engine
  • Matching & routing
  • Conservative valuation
  • $170(e)(3) compliance
  • Partner attribution

HUMAN NEED

Where capacity lands
  • Food security
  • Shelter & storage
  • Health access
  • Disaster relief

MEASURED WELLBEING

How we keep score
  • Life satisfaction Δ
  • x people reached
  • x duration (years)
  • = WELLBYs

People • Technology • Partners • Purpose = Measurable Impact

The first supply chain moves goods to demand backed by money. The second supply chain moves stranded capacity to human need — and TSCP is its scoreboard.

We aim to serve those that serve others.

The Supply Chain Project

Our mission is to provide nonprofits with access to the resources, technology, and support they need to streamline their supply chain operations and maximize their impact.

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As a marketplace, we can do the following:

  • Reduce the cost of logistics for non-profits
  • Improve speed and reliability of distribution channels
  • Provide industry professionals with insights from the non-profits we serve

Our focus is on measurable results.

We are committed to driving meaningful and lasting change in the non-profit sector

  • This can be challenging; however, many nonprofits don't have a supply chain plan. Our resources can help you conduct a supply chain audit and build a contingency plan.
  • Considering the limited resources often associated with nonprofits. Leveraging technology to automate and stretch critical resources is not just a good idea; it's a mandate. We can help.

Mission critical

Nonprofit organizations are essential to communities worldwide, but their lack of resources can often limit them.

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We help you Optimize supply chain logistics

  • Logistics are necessary for running a nonprofit smoothly and efficiently, yet many nonprofits struggle with common logistical problems.
  • Join our network to seek or provide help, tools, and advice from our marketplace participants.

We help you deliver optimized supply chain solutions.

  • We aim to enable the development of a set of inter-operable technology standards for supply chain neural networks.

The Supply Chain Project Network Roadmap

  • We're growing our Network of Logistics Service Providers (Asset based/3pl/4pl's) that can expose excess network capacity for support and conveyance of critical Supply Chain Moves.
  • We're creating a type of 'underground railroad' of donor and partner organizations (manufacturers, logistics service providers, farms, food processors, kitchens, hospitals, etc.) to enable the non-profit supply chain.
  • Our goal is to recruit members from across the spectrum of industries but with a focus on food, medical equipment, Medical Supplies, Clothing, Housing, Mental Wellness, and Substance Abuse Support.
  • To include professionals from procurement, demand planning, S&OP, distribution, transportation, and logistics.
  • We incorporate training programs to deliver and advance supply chain knowledge and capacity building for NGOs and nonprofits, focusing on train-the-trainer for knowledge transfer and scaling
  • We aim to create a matching system to map specific supply chain expertise and availability with the resource needs for nonprofits and NGOs
  • To do that, we partner with the main stakeholders. Direct stakeholders, beneficiaries, and companies providers of services.
  • We enable processes to recognize the value of corporate in-kind donations for employees.
  • We can work with corporate resources engaged in supply chain training and help match them to volunteering opportunities within our greater Supply Chain Corps Community. Chain Corps membership.
  • We partner with solution and technology providers to make tools and capabilities available in support of the following Non-Profit Needs
  • Digital Transformation support to help automate core operational processes such as order management, inventory management, labor management, project management.
  • We also enable and automate core Logistics capabilities like Demand Management, Supply Management, Warehouse Management, and Transportation Management. | see video gallery

Our Vision

A world where every available resource reaches the people and places that need it most.

STRONGER COMMUNITIES

More capacity. Better outcomes.

RESILIENT SYSTEMS

Less waste. More readiness.

SUSTAINABLE IMPACT

Better for people. Better for the planet.

We connect good to good—at the speed of need.

Our Mission

To orchestrate the movement of surplus and underutilized resources to strengthen communities, reduce waste, and create measurable impact.

1

SEE

Make hidden resources visible.

2

ASSESS

Understand needs and capacity.

3

MATCH

Intelligently connect supply to need.

4

MOBILIZE

Move resources efficiently.

5

MEASURE

Prove impact and drive improvement.

Right resource. Right place. Right time. Right impact.

Our Core Capabilities

End-to-end capabilities that turn availability into impact.

VISIBILITY

Surface hidden supply and waste.

ASSESSMENT

Understand local need and partner readiness.

MATCHING

Intelligently pair resources with capacity.

ORCHESTRATION

Coordinate logistics, partners, and compliance.

GOVERNANCE

Apply human judgment, ethics, and AI.

MEASUREMENT

Track outcomes and improve continuously.

People + Technology + Partners + Purpose = Measurable Impact

The Supply Chain Project Marketplace

Discover a whole new approach to problem-solving for non-profits that can benefit from industry professionals, service providers and distribution software providers.

Collaborate

Build strategic relationships with marketplace participants.

Optimize

Improve your processes to increase your impact