Join Scott Luton of Supply Chain Now as he interviews Jett McCandless, Founder & CEO of project44, live from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium! 🚛✨ In this insightful conversation, Jett dives into how project44 is revolutionizing global supply chains—moving beyond passive visibility to active execution powered by AI and advanced data integration.

Key topics include:

• The evolution of project44 into a true operating system for supply chains
• How AI is transforming decision-making and real-time logistics
• The massive investment and innovation required to stay ahead in supply chain tech
• The complexities of integrating acquisitions
• Candid advice for entrepreneurs: why a strong technical co-founder and smart VC alignment are crucial

Whether you're a supply chain leader, tech innovator, or entrepreneur, this is a must-watch for understanding where the future of logistics is headed.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Jett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jett-mccandless-b16235119/
• Learn more about project44: https://www.project44.com/
• Watch our other interviews from Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2025: https://supplychainnow.com/gartner-2025
• Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
• Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now
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• WEBINAR- Real Stories: How an Australian Powerhouse Unlocked Millions in Capex Using Advanced Supply Chain Planning: https://bit.ly/3TsxBUF
• WEBINAR- Unleash Your Inner Pioneer: How to Transform How You Lead: https://bit.ly/45X3ax3
• WEBINAR- Still in the Dark? 4 Shipping Visibility Fails You Can’t Afford This Peak: https://bit.ly/44g0NEi
• WEBINAR- Strengthening Fraud Defenses Through Tracking and Digital Visibility: https://bit.ly/4eiZ6t3
• WEBINAR- From Framework to Action: Decision Automation in the Agentic Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/4nKlkJ6
• WEBINAR- From Legacy to Leading Edge, Morgan Foods’ Supply Chain Journey: https://bit.ly/3IcDDGk
• WEBINAR- Tomorrow’s Factory is Already Here: https://bit.ly/45QMGqo

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at:

In this insightful episode from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2025, Scott Luton of Supply Chain Now sits down with Tom Enright, Vice President of Retail Supply Chain at Gartner. The two dive into one of the most overlooked yet critical areas in retail logistics: returns management. Tom explains why the industry must shift from simply processing returns to preventing them—and how analytics and tech can help.

They also tackle major challenges like:

• The rise in returns fraud and how to fight it
• Why most companies still don’t have dedicated leaders managing returns
• How better returns strategies can boost secondhand sales and reduce waste
• What consumer expectations really are when it comes to e-commerce shipping
• The growing power of marketplaces in shaping retail dynamics

Plus, Tom shares his love for golf and offers advice on navigating today’s complex supply chain landscape. Don’t miss this must-watch conversation for anyone in retail, logistics, or supply chain leadership.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomenright/
• Learn more about Gartner: https://www.gartner.com/en
• Watch our other interviews from Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2025: https://supplychainnow.com/gartner-2025
• Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
• 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! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk
• WEBINAR- Real Stories: How an Australian Powerhouse Unlocked Millions in Capex Using Advanced Supply Chain Planning: https://bit.ly/3TsxBUF
• WEBINAR- Unleash Your Inner Pioneer: How to Transform How You Lead: https://bit.ly/45X3ax3
• WEBINAR- Still in the Dark? 4 Shipping Visibility Fails You Can’t Afford This Peak: https://bit.ly/44g0NEi
• WEBINAR- Strengthening Fraud Defenses Through Tracking and Digital Visibility: https://bit.ly/4eiZ6t3
• WEBINAR- From Framework to Action: Decision Automation in the Agentic Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/4nKlkJ6
• WEBINAR- From Legacy to Leading Edge, Morgan Foods’ Supply Chain Journey: https://bit.ly/3IcDDGk
• WEBINAR- Tomorrow’s Factory is Already Here: https://bit.ly/45QMGqo

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at:

Today we dive into the intricate dynamics of supply chain orchestration, drawing a compelling analogy between the orchestration of supply chains and the harmonious and complex performance of a symphony. Welcome to The Buzz!

Hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr dive into the critical issues of the day including:

• The challenges currently threatening global copper supply, emphasizing the implications of water shortages in key producing regions and the rising incidence of copper theft
• The European Union's initiatives to bolster its chemical supply chains in response to international trade tensions, particularly with China
• How effective supply chain leadership necessitates continuous learning and adaptation to foster resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges
• Recent trade tensions, particularly between the EU and China, highlight the necessity for companies to remain agile and informed amid evolving geopolitical landscapes
• How decision-making within supply chains can be streamlined through orchestration

Join us as we underscore the imperative for supply chain leaders to adopt a proactive approach in an increasingly volatile environment and illuminate strategies that can empower organizations to thrive amidst the chaos of the modern supply chain landscape.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Superman March: https://youtu.be/utik6dYSf3Y?si=agLimZo-atNz7544
• WTS: https://bit.ly/4lrGPwJ
• U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: bit.ly/scn-us-bank
• Climate change could disrupt copper production – and that spells bad news for global chip supplies: https://bit.ly/44FYREc
• Thieves Target Copper by the Truckload as Prices Rise: https://bit.ly/44xxL3q
• EU to set up Critical Chemical Alliance to secure supply chains: https://bit.ly/44NmyKS
• Enable Tariff Price Planner: https://www.enable.com/tariff-price-planner
• U.S. tariffs take center stage but China and the EU are quietly clashing: https://bit.ly/3IsuzgH
• Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
• 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! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk
• WEBINAR- Real Stories: How an Australian Powerhouse Unlocked Millions in Capex Using Advanced Supply Chain Planning: https://bit.ly/3TsxBUF
• WEBINAR- Unleash Your Inner Pioneer: How to Transform How You Lead: https://bit.ly/45X3ax3
• WEBINAR- Still in the Dark? 4 Shipping Visibility Fails You Can’t Afford This Peak: