Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join me, Tom Raftery, on this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast as I chat with Kenny McGee, CEO and founder of Component Sense, about tackling one of the electronics industry’s biggest challenges: waste. Kenny shares how his company is transforming surplus electronic components into opportunities for profit and sustainability, while helping businesses reduce their environmental impact.
We discuss the origins of Component Sense, the innovative solutions they’ve developed—like their InPlant system—and the staggering environmental cost of discarded electronics. Kenny opens up about the hurdles his business has faced, from the financial crash to Brexit, and highlights the importance of traceability, collaboration, and smarter supply chain practices.
In this conversation, we uncover practical strategies for building circular supply chains, dive into the role of legacy components in maintaining industrial machinery, and explore the rise of counterfeit components in the secondary market. Kenny’s insights will inspire you to rethink how waste is managed in your own supply chain, proving that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand.
If you're interested in sustainable business practices, circular economies, or supply chain innovation, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights into building a better, greener future.
Key Topics Discussed:
The hidden cost of electronic waste
Redistributing surplus inventory for profit and sustainability
Addressing counterfeits in the electronics supply chain
Building a circular economy in the electronics industry
How to integrate sustainable practices into business operations
👉 Learn more about Component Sense: componentsense.com
👉 Follow me on LinkedIn for more updates: linkedin.com/in/tomraftery
🎧 Subscribe to The Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast for more insights: sustainablesupplychainpodcast.com
#Sustainability #CircularEconomy #SupplyChainInnovation #ElectronicsWasteReduction #SustainableBusiness
Join me, Tom Raftery, on this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast as I chat with Kenny McGee, CEO and founder of Component Sense, about tackling one of the electronics industry’s biggest challenges: waste. Kenny shares how his company is transforming surplus electronic components into opportunities for profit and sustainability, while helping businesses reduce their environmental impact.
We discuss the origins of Component Sense, the innovative solutions they’ve developed—like their InPlant system—and the staggering environmental cost of discarded electronics. Kenny opens up about the hurdles his business has faced, from the financial crash to Brexit, and highlights the importance of traceability, collaboration, and smarter supply chain practices.
In this conversation, we uncover practical strategies for building circular supply chains, dive into the role of legacy components in maintaining industrial machinery, and explore the rise of counterfeit components in the secondary market. Kenny’s insights will inspire you to rethink how waste is managed in your own supply chain, proving that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand.
If you're interested in sustainable business practices, circular economies, or supply chain innovation, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights into building a better, greener future.
Key Topics Discussed:
The hidden cost of electronic waste
Redistributing surplus inventory for profit and sustainability
Addressing counterfeits in the electronics supply chain
Building a circular economy in the electronics industry
How to integrate sustainable practices into business operations
👉 Learn more about Component Sense: componentsense.com
👉 Follow me on LinkedIn for more updates: linkedin.com/in/tomraftery
🎧 Subscribe to The Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast for more insights: sustainablesupplychainpodcast.com
#Sustainability #CircularEconomy #SupplyChainInnovation #ElectronicsWasteReduction #SustainableBusiness
