From Processing to Prevention: The Critical Topic of Returns Management with Tom Enright of Gartner

  In today’s special episode of Supply Chain Now, we introduce a new series, “Breaking News Now,” to bring live, timely, and relevant stories to its audience. In the inaugural episode, hosts Scott Luton and Kristi Porter discuss the devastating impact of the California wildfires with Janice Steverding, Chief Impact and Operations Officer at Gifts for Good. The conversation highlights the resilience and community spirit of Angelenos, the challenges faced by first responders, and the importance of supporting those affected. Janice shares her personal experience of evacuation and the overwhelming support from neighbors and colleagues. Listen in for actionable ways to help, including donating to vetted organizations and using the Watch Duty app for real-time updates, and the need for collective action and long-term support for recovery efforts.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kristi Porter, and produced by Amanda Luton and Trisha Cordes.     Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch on YouTube Connect with Jenise Learn more about Gifts for Good Learn more about the Watch Duty app Learn more about Logistics with Purpose® Learn more about Vector Global Logistics SCNE LinkedIn Post Learn…

Proactive design and strategic planning can help supply chain organizations thrive in resource-constrained environments. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton chats with Laura Rainier, Senior Director and Analyst at Gartner. The duo delve into the key resources and constraints impacting supply chains today, highlighting real-world examples from companies like Costco, Microsoft, and Cisco. From the recent impacts of climate change and geopolitical challenges on raw materials like cotton to innovative redesigns aimed at overcoming these hurdles, this episode is packed with advice for navigating and mitigating future constraints.     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 this episode NOW on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UiFu85cWc8k Check out the episode transcript here: https://bit.ly/3A3LJgi Learn more about Gartner: https://www.gartner.com/en Connect with Laura Rainier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-rainier-9087857/ Learn more about our host: https://supplychainnow.com/about   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 listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us!…