As the freight market tightens and costs rise, supply chain leaders must plan ahead, strengthen carrier ties, and stay agile. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and special guest host Karin Bursa sit down with Bobby Holland of U.S. Bank and Nick Palmucci of Ferguson Enterprises to discuss the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index for Q4 2025. They unpack what “freight market tightening” looks like in practice, with capacity shrinking, shipper spend climbing, and regional performance moving in different directions, from strength in the Northeast to weakness in the Southwest. They also get into what’s driving demand shifts and cost pressure, including changes in consumer behavior, softer manufacturing signals, and uncertainty that keeps teams on their toes. Along the way, they share practical moves leaders can make right now, such as building a three-year roadmap, reducing spreadsheet dependency, locking in bids earlier, and operating like a shipper of choice when capacity gets tight. The result is a grounded look at what the data shows, what shippers are experiencing, and how to turn both into better decisions.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda…

Hablemos sobre la importancia de la diversidad en la educación de Supply Chain. Nuestra host Sofia Rivas conversa con el profesor Gordon Wilmsmeier sobre los retos y oportunidades actuales en la logística, especialmente desde la perspectiva de América Latina y sobre lo fundamental que es enseñar a los estudiantes de este campo a liderar con una visión global por medio de la diversificación de sus experiencias. Profesor Gordon comparte su experiencia académica y profesional entre Colombia, Alemania y la ONU, y destaca la importancia de la educación continua en un sector en constante transformación, con alta volatilidad y alta complejidad. Además, profundizan en el valor de estudiar una maestría en KLU, Kühne Logistics University, explorando sus ventajas prácticas, su enfoque interdisciplinario y el impacto de vivir la logística de cerca, literalmente frente al puerto de Hamburgo.Un episodio lleno de ideas provocadoras y consejos para quienes buscan crecer profesional y académicamente en el fascinante mundo del supply chain.