In this episode, Alex Diamond, the Head of Marketing for Descartes Labs, walks us through the evolution of the GIS industry from mapping to monitoring to advanced analytics. Historically, companies have been geospatially oriented but not geospatially informed. New technologies like cloud computing, sensors, and machine learning are transforming the industry, allowing companies like Descartes Labs to produce insights at planetary scale. Alex explains how Descartes Labs expands the way clients examine their operations. The company’s platform can not only help clients optimize supply chains and sourcing decisions, but it also informs sustainability initiatives such as land use, emissions, and deforestation. Tune in to hear specific examples of how this technology is applied across a variety of industries and future plans for the Descartes Labs platform. The Understory Podcast discusses innovation, insights, and the future of sustainability. It features innovators, industry experts, and diverse voices who make our world more sustainable. For more insights, please visit www.theunderstory.io.