Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Ndustrial's Charles Tuck Talks Carbon Neutrality in Cold Storage

Charles Tuck, co-founder and SVP of energy and IoT solutions for Ndustrial, was named one of our Lifetime Achievement winners from this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award.

March 18, 2024

Charles Tuck, co-founder and SVP of energy and IoT solutions for Ndustrial, was named one of our Lifetime Achievement winners from this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, presented by Food Logistics.

We talk exclusively with Tuck about his journey, his goals, what he would tell his future self and what it entails to save energy costs and support carbon neutrality across the globe.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the 2024 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain winners.

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