Fail Forward Fast: Lessons in Resilient Leadership with John Inwright

In this special “Turn the Tables” edition of The Prosper Brief, rising supply chain voice Larry Monger Jr. takes the lead in an eye-opening conversation with industry legend John Inwright, former President and CEO of Wendy’s Quality Supply Chain Cooperative (QSCC).

Together, they dive deep into the hard-won lessons behind building resilient, people-first supply chains—from navigating COVID’s chaos to pulling off a 30-month blackberry sourcing project across continents. John shares candid insights from his decades of leadership, reminding us that failure isn’t fatal—it’s foundational. If you're building anything—from a distribution plan to a career—this episode delivers the perspective, wisdom, and humility needed to lead through disruption. 

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