Behind the Mic: Apkudo podcast becomes Second Sense

July 10, 2025 00:02:27
Behind the Mic: Apkudo podcast becomes Second Sense
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Behind the Mic: Apkudo podcast becomes Second Sense

Jul 10 2025 | 00:02:27

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What happens when second-life tech becomes second nature for businesses and consumers? 

Join Apkudo’s Allyson Mitchell (VP of Sustainability) as she introduces Second Sense, the newly rebranded podcast from Apkudo that dives deep into the complex world of mobile device supply chains and sustainable technology solutions. Allyson introduces this fresh take on device lifecycle management, exploring the intricate network behind connected devices—from logistics and diagnostics to testing, grading, and resale. The podcast tackles three fundamental questions: How does data shape supply chain decisions? What does this mean for sustainability goals? And how are experiences changing for companies, customers, and the planet? With expert insights from across the industry, Second Sense provides real stories about the future of sustainable technology. 
 
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[00:00:00] Welcome to Second Sense. I'm your host, Allison Mitchell. Every episode we explore the complex supply chain behind the mobile device industry, from data driven decisions to sustainable solutions, and how smarter systems can give tech a second life. [00:00:17] Because when you trust your data, Second life tech just makes sense. [00:00:26] Welcome back. Or welcome to what's now officially called Second Sense, the podcast where we rethink the device lifecycle, trust our data, and look at how second Life tech can become second nature. I'm your host, Allison Mitchell, and I'm so excited to share where we're going next. [00:00:46] The world of connected devices is changing faster than ever. New phones, new new systems, new features. But behind the scenes, there's a massive complex network making all of it possible. [00:00:58] We're talking logistics, diagnostics, testing, grading, resale, and yes, potentially a lot of e waste when devices can't re enter the secondary market. That's where Second Sense comes in. [00:01:12] This podcast is all about looking into the supply chain that powers the forward and reverse logistics of devices. [00:01:20] We'll hear from experts inside app Kudo and across the industry, sharing real stories and fresh thinking. Each episode we'll dig into a single topic and we'll keep coming back to three big questions. First, how does data shape what's happening here? [00:01:35] Second, what does this mean for sustainability and circularity goals? And third, how is the experience changing for companies, for customers, and for the planet? So if you're into the business of devices, if you're passionate about building smarter supply chains, or if you just want to understand what happens to your phone after you trade it in, you're in the right place. [00:01:57] The first full episode of Second Sense drops soon, so make sure you're subscribed. We've got a great lineup ahead. Until then, thanks for listening. And remember, trust your data and give tech a Second Sense. [00:02:10] Thank you for listening to this episode of Second Sense. Learn [email protected] and catch future episodes wherever you listen to your podcast. [00:02:20] This has been Second Sense because when you trust your data, second live tech just makes sense.

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