Tag Archives: economy

Analysis of the Q2 2025 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and Karin Bursa welcome Bobby Holland of U.S. Bank and Bob Costello of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) for a timely and data-rich discussion on the Q2 2025 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index…

The Buzz: Storm Clouds on the Economic Horizon?

In today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we dive the pressing issues facing the global supply chain, with a particular emphasis on the potential trajectory of the US economy. Welcome to The Buzz!

Analysis of the US Bank 2025 Q1 Freight Payment Index

In this episode, Scott Luton and Tandreia Bellamy welcome Bobby Holland of U.S. Bank and Dr. Jason Miller of Michigan State University for a data-packed discussion on what’s really happening in the U.S. freight market—and what it signals for…

The Buzz: Harnessing Technology for Supply Chain Resilience

Join us today as we delve into the significant insights gleaned from the recent Gartner Supply Chain Symposium, and the importance of leveraging technology in supply chain management to enhance efficiency and responsiveness. Welcome to The Buzz!

Keeping it Real with Retail Leadership: A Chat with Bill Thorne

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton welcomes Bill Thorne, Senior Vice President of Communications, Research, and Marketing at the National Retail Federation (NRF) and host of the Retail Gets Real podcast.

Analysis of the U.S. Bank 2024 Q4 Freight Payment Index

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott W. Luton and Kim Reuter are joined by freight industry experts Bobby Holland, Director of Freight Business Analytics at U.S. Bank, and Ken Adamo, Chief of Analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics…

The Buzz: Tackling Tariffs and Trade Dynamics

Join us for this week’s episode of The Buzz, as we dive deep into the implications of a recent $6 billion federal loan aimed at supporting Rivian’s expansion in Georgia, while also examining the broader impact of tariffs and political dynamics on the automotive industry…

B Corp with Lift Economy: Building Purpose-Driven Success

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter interview Ryan Honeyman, partner at Lift Economy, co-host of the Beyond the B and Next Economy Now podcasts, and author of the B Corp Handbook…

Strengthening Manufacturing Productivity with AI

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by Microsoft, hosts Scott W. Luton and Kevin L. Jackson welcome Rahul Shahani, Partner at McKinsey & Company, for a comprehensive discussion of the current challenges and priorities…

The Buzz for August 30th Featuring Kristi Porter with Vector Global Logistics

In this week’s episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Marty Parker welcome special guest Kristi Porter, with Vector Global Logistics, to the show. Listen in as they discuss…