Amplifying Women’s Voices in Supply Chain: Liz Raman with Supply Chain Gals

The latest episode of Supply Chain Now features Scott Luton and Mike Griswold discussing key insights from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium held in Orlando, Florida. The conversation highlights three major takeaways: the importance of reverse logistics and returns management in retail, as discussed by Tom Enright; the critical role of planning in supply chain transformation and resilience, emphasized by Whitney Shlesinger from McCormick; and the practical applications of AI in supply chain, as explored with Paul Noble from Verusen. The episode also touches on the significance of change management and the need for organizations to let go of outdated practices to embrace new technologies effectively. Additionally, upcoming Gartner Planning Summits in London and Denver are mentioned as opportunities for supply chain professionals to deepen their expertise. Join us and learn more about how to operationalize conference insights and drive meaningful change in your organizations.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch NOW on YouTube Connect with Mike on LinkedIn Learn more about Gartner Learn more about our hosts   Want…

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott W. Luton sits down with Melanie Salter, Director of Supply Chain Research at boom! Global Network, to discuss the evolving role of people in supply chain strategy. Together, they explore the intersection of data, strategic network design, and inclusive leadership—and why businesses that overlook workforce engagement risk falling behind. Melanie shares insights on industry trends, from AI adoption and decision-making challenges to the importance of building diverse, resilient supply chains. She also breaks down the latest research on workplace inclusion and its direct impact on business performance. For supply chain leaders, business strategists, and professionals navigating change, this episode delivers practical takeaways on creating supply chains that are both efficient and people-focused.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, and produced by Amanda Luton, Trisha Cordes, and Joshua Miranda.     Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch on YouTube Connect with Melanie Salter Learn more about boom! Global Network Learn more about our hosts   Want more Supply Chain Now? We know you can’t get enough Supply Chain Now! Don’t miss a single episode, livestream, or webinar: Watch and…