Freight costs are rising – but most shippers aren’t capturing the savings hiding in their own data. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and Kimberly Reuter talk with Shannon Vaillancourt, President of RateLinx, about how companies can uncover 5–15% in transportation savings in weeks, not months, without running a full RFP. They discuss common overspending traps, the power of clean, unified data, optimizing carrier mix, and making smarter, data-driven decisions to reduce costs while improving operational efficiency.
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The Buzz: How Decision Intelligence Can Transform Supply Chain Performance
In this episode, we break down the latest retail sales signals, explore the growing importance of supply chain storytelling, and spotlight the powerful role Georgia plays in global logistics. From shifting consumer behavior to automation trends and industry events, this episode is packed with insights that matter right now. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by DOSS!
Why the Theory of Constraints Is More Relevant Than Ever Before
Early purchase order visibility can be the difference between staying ahead of disruption and scrambling to catch up.
The Secret Sauce: Tips for Leaders that Want to Scale AI Effectively
Early purchase order visibility can be the difference between staying ahead of disruption and scrambling to catch up.
The Buzz: Insights on Holiday Consumer Behavior
Is your supply chain ready for the holidays? Today, hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa break down the biggest challenges shaping global supply networks this season — from tariff uncertainty and inflationary pressures to shifting consumer expectations and the ongoing semiconductor shortage. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by OMP!
How Supply Chain Leaders Are Finding Calm & Clarity Amidst the Chaos
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Jorge Morales, Global COO of the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA), and Sandeep Chatterjee, Growth Leader, Digital Business Solutions, Supply Chain and Sustainability Pillar at INFOLOB, to explore how…
Transforming Operations: Flowers Foods Unveils Its Digital Supply Chain Revolution
Join us for an illuminating webinar that focuses on Flowers Foods’ groundbreaking steps in transforming its supply chain through cutting-edge technologies. Headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia, Flowers Foods is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods, operating 47 bakeries and…
Pedaling to Profit: Trek’s Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Success Story
Discover how Trek, a global leader in the bicycle industry, transitioned from B2B-only shipments to launching a direct-to-consumer (DTC) initiative, propelling their business to new heights…
5 Inventory Management Metrics Every Supply Chain Professional Must Master
Inventory management is vital for balancing supply and demand, minimizing costs, and maximizing efficiency in businesses, and just so happens to be the topic of conversation…
The Supply Chain Buzz for November 14th Sponsored by 6 River Systems
With so many global forces affecting the supply chain, which do you focus on first? Reshoring: the way of the future or a path to new problems? And is it time for all of us to dump the internal…
Four Ways Retailers Can Win the Holiday Season (And Beyond) with Mike Griswold of Gartner
As we head into the holiday season, retail has plenty to contend with: rising costs, increased employee turnover, somehow managing inventory and more…
Meet the Future “Mechanics of the World” at the University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute
The future of the supply chain is in their hands—and they’re here to tell us all about it. Join Scott as he chats with CJ Wallace and Summer Roderick, students from the…