I spend most of my time with supply chain and innovation leaders at major enterprises who are sitting on significant AI budgets but struggling to show measurable business impact in an increasingly complex and volatile supply chain environment.
Tag Archives: transportation
How Hurricanes Disrupt Supply Chains: From Empty Shelves to Strategic Solutions
“Dad, why are they out of my favorite cereal?” your 10-year-old asks you at the grocery store, noticing that their favorite breakfast food is missing. The answer is more complex than they could imagine – hurricanes don’t just bring bad weather; they create far-reaching supply chain disruptions that affect everything from food to toys.
Freight Audit & Payment: The Anchor for Supply Chains in Turbulent Times
The past few years have exposed just how fragile our supply chains can be. From tariff shocks to pandemic disruptions, from inflationary pressures to mounting parcel surcharges, the landscape has shifted beneath our feet. Companies that once managed logistics as a back-office function are now grappling with its role as a front-line business risk.
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!
The Power of a Hybrid Approach: 5 Reasons to Combine Your In-house Team + 3PL
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton hosts a discussion with Ryan Hanson, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Staples, and Shannon Vaillancourt, CEO and President at RateLinx, with a conversation focused on optimizing supply chain performance through a hybrid logistics…
The Buzz: Cyber Risks in the Transportation Sector
On today’s episode of The Buzz, we dive into the critical topics impacting global supply chain. Welcome to The Buzz! This week, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson welcome special guest Kim Winter, Founder and Global Managing Director of Logistics Executive Group, to the show…
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…
Democratizing Digital Twins for the Supply Chain
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton and Matt McKinney, CEO and co-founder of Loop, welcome Suzanne Wilsbacher of Cengage and Ben Smith of Clemens Food Group for a data-driven discussion about the transformation AI is bringing to global supply chains.
Celebrating National Supply Chain Day® 2025
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…
Securing the Load: How Technology Partnerships Are Changing Freight Fraud
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter welcome Kary Jablonski, Vice President of Trucker Tools and Broker Growth, for an in-depth conversation on how freight brokers can combat the rising threat of freight fraud.
The Magic of Load Planning: Faster, Cheaper, Better
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Tandreia Bellamy welcome John Wharff, Senior Manager of Sales Engineering at EasyPost, to dive into the critical world of load planning and shipping optimization.