Is freight auditing really dead? Today, we dive into a more frictionless approach promoting collaboration between carriers and customers, maintaining calm amidst the chaos, how to quantify uncertainty, and so much more. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by OMP! Hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr are joined by special guest Shannon Vaillancourt, CEO of RateLinx to discuss the top news and headlines in supply chain news today including: The priorities of Chief Supply Chain Officers striving to enhance operational efficiency and employee capability The implications of the recent trade agreement between the United States and China, assessing its potential impact on the agricultural sector, particularly regarding soybean imports The alarming rise of package theft, colloquially known as “porch piracy,” and the measures consumers are taking in response to this growing issue Technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence, are transforming supply chain processes, allowing for greater predictive analytics and operational efficiencies Listen in as we share valuable insights and actionable strategies that can be implemented in your own supply chain operations today. This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Jake Barr, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the…

In this episode of “Logistics with Purpose,” hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter welcome Aaron Edwards, CEO of the Charles Group, to the show. Aaron shares his journey from finance to advertising, the evolution of his agency, and exciting initiatives like PeduL and First Close. Listen in as their conversation touches on talent retention, work culture post-pandemic, and support for working parents through Family First. Aaron also shares advice for brands and highlights the growing importance of conscious capitalism in the business world. Join us to be inspired and to learn how to come together for positive change.