Building a Business with Heart

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!…

Sustainability is a strategic imperative that can drive cost savings, optimize operations, and build resilience across the supply chain. But how can businesses effectively integrate sustainability into their core operations to achieve real results? In this episode, Scott W. Luton is joined by Evan Junker, Chief Growth Officer, and Tjeerd de Jong, Partner at SPARQ360, to discuss actionable strategies for embedding sustainability into everyday supply chain management. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions to improving operational efficiency, they share practical examples of how companies are transforming sustainability from a compliance requirement into a competitive advantage. Evan and Tjeerd also explore the importance of cross-functional leadership alignment, the impact of EcoVadis scores, and how businesses can reduce payback periods on sustainability initiatives. Tune in to discover how to implement real-world sustainability solutions that not only protect the planet but also boost the bottom line.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Amanda Luton.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/49oRyHdmwag Download your copy of the Summary of “2024 Supply Chain Trends and Attitudes” here: https://bit.ly/4ehyKqq Connect with Evan Junker: www.linkedin.com/in/evanjunker Connect with Tjeerd de…