In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton talks with Brett Johnson, IT Director at A&A Global, and Shannon Vaillancourt, President and Founder of RateLinx, about A&A Global’s journey to transform their shipping operations. Brett details how they addressed inefficiencies in their old TMS, implementing RateLinx’s flexible toolkit to streamline processes, reduce costs, and scale operations without adding staff. The conversation explores how A&A Global overcame challenges like manual data entry, slow carrier onboarding, and inaccurate rate quoting through powerful integrations like ScanForce, Cubiscan, and mobile printing. Brett and Shannon also highlight the role of Lean Six Sigma practices in driving continuous improvement and achieving significant cost savings, faster shipping, and enhanced efficiency.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Learn more about A&A Global Connect with Shannon Vaillancourt INSIGHT 2025 Conference Learn more about RateLinx 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 listen to more Supply Chain Now…

It’s that time again – time to look at the U.S. Bank’s most recent Freight Payment Index! In this episode, Bobby Holland from U.S. Bank and Tevon Taylor from Pegasus Logistics Group join our hosts Scott W. Luton and Kim Reuter to sink their teeth into the data. These four provide an authoritative analysis on domestic freight movements and strategic guidance for navigating the fluctuating supply chain landscape. As you listen, you’ll learn about the impacts of economic factors on freight spend and shipment volumes, regional trends in the logistics industry, and predictions for future market conditions. Tune in for practical advice and expert insights to help optimize your freight management decisions and prepare for the challenges ahead in the transportation industry.