The Buzz: Sustainability in Modern Supply Chains

Some of the Supply Chain Now’s team’s favorite episodes are conversations featuring longtime friends who have achieved amazing things in their personal and professional lives. This episode features one of those special colleagues, Mark Preston, Founder and CEO of Lean Applications. Mark is a published author, a continuous improvement guru, and a sought-after keynote speaker. He has been driving positive change in manufacturing and sales environments for over 30 years, impacting people and organizations in equal measure. In this classic Supply Chain Now episode, host Scott Luton welcomes Mark back to the show to discuss: • What Lean really means to him, and what kinds of waste it truly eliminates • His five-step checklist to help organizations reinvigorate their Continuous Improvement Programs • How we can all resist the ‘drama’ and become more focused and productive     This episode is hosted by Scott Luton.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch this episode NOW on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3qvwS6_v93w Connect with Mark: www.linkedin.com/in/markpreston7 Learn more about Lean Applications: www.leanappl.com Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about   Want more Supply Chain Now? We know you can’t get enough Supply Chain Now!…

  Join us for this week’s episode of The Buzz, as we take a deep dive into the critical topic of returns management during the peak returns season, aptly dubbed “Returnuary.” As retailers brace for an anticipated 17% return rate of all sales in 2024, equating to a staggering $890 billion in returns, the conversation highlights the operational, logistical, and financial challenges that come with managing these returns. In this episode, hosts Scott Luton and Sofia Rivas explore: The implications of stricter return policies, the rising trend of fraudulent returns, and the environmental impact of returns-related waste The current state of the manufacturing industry, which shows signs of growth despite concerns over tariffs and trade policies. Tech trends that could shape 2025 Upcoming supply chain events in the new year And much more! Join the conversation as we welcome the new year with a clean slate, even in the world of global supply chain.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Sofia Rivas and produced by Amanda Luton and Triha Cordes.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch on YouTube With That Said The State of Freight…