Mike Griswold is back with us, and in this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton welcomes Mike to the show to discuss the key takeaways from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium & Expo 2024. Listen in and learn more about: the keynote by Gartner’s CEO Tom Enright, and the challenges ahead for the supply chain industry the emphasis on CSCOs to demonstrate their value beyond traditional execution roles and to focus on new areas the appropriate use of technology in supply chains Tune in for that and more, including a look ahead to upcoming Gartner events, including the reveal of the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2024.

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…