2024 Lessons, Supply Chain Insights, & 2025 Predictions

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton explores the future of supply chain efficiency with Doug Wilson, Software Product Manager at PING Golf, and Shannon Vaillancourt, CEO of RateLinx. Together, they discuss how PING Golf is leveraging RateLinx’s TMS to streamline global shipping, improve real-time visibility, and enhance customer satisfaction. This engaging conversation covers the challenges of managing a globally distributed supply chain, the benefits of seamless ERP and TMS integration, and how automation and data-driven decision-making are transforming logistics operations. Doug and Shannon share firsthand experiences of reducing shipping errors, optimizing carrier selection, and ensuring faster, more reliable deliveries worldwide.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, and produced by Amanda Luton, Trisha Cordes, and Joshua Miranda.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch NOW on YouTube Connect with Doug Connect with Shannon Learn more about PING Learn more about RateLinx Check out this RateLinx Use Case Check out this RateLinx Use Case Video Learn more about our hosts   Want more Supply Chain Now? We know you can’t get enough Supply Chain Now! Don’t miss a single episode, livestream, or webinar: Watch and…

In this special National Supply Chain Day® episode, hosts Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love sit down with supply chain leaders Rahmel Wattley, Vic D’Arcy, and Dr. Stephanie Thomas to discuss the vital roles of transportation, reverse logistics, and talent development in today’s supply chain landscape. Rahmel, founder of Truck N’ Hustle, shares insights into the critical role of transportation professionals and how small carriers serve as the backbone of the global economy. He emphasizes the importance of representing these unsung heroes in the industry every day. Vic D’Arcy, a circular economy strategist, dives into the world of reverse logistics, highlighting the complexities of returns management, refurbishment, and sustainability. She explains how reverse logistics can unlock hidden value in products, from repair to recycling, and its growing significance in the circular economy. Dr. Stephanie Thomas, a professor at the University of Arkansas, discusses the increasing interest in supply chain careers among students and how universities are preparing the next generation of professionals. She also sheds light on the importance of mentorship and the evolving supply chain industry, where talent development is just as crucial as technical innovation.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love, and…