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Thriving in a Resource Constrained World

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.

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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

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