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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How “Almost Right” Shipping Decisions Turn Into Six-Figure Losses
Every warehouse operation has a workforce plan. The question is how resilient it is when conditions change.
Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa: Using Innovation to Transform African Healthcare Supply Chains
How is data helping to transform the supply chains connecting the dots in the African healthcare market? How are technology providers and analytics specialists…
How Do Carriers Deliver Last Mile Excellence?
With over 50% of shipping costs and a staggering 94% of online shoppers placing paramount importance on this phase, it’s clear that the last mile carries immense weight…
Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals
Navigating the complexities of the last mile in the supply chain can be daunting. The journey that a product takes to reach customers is fraught with challenges…
Creating Entrepreneurs Through Final-Mile Deliveries
In this new episode of Supply Chain Now, the focus is on creating entrepreneurs through final-mile delivery. Hosts Scott and Greg welcome Sean Kelly, Principal Product Manager…
How to Professionalize a People-Centered Supply Chain Across Sub-Saharan Africa With VillageReach
Collaboration is the new competition for passionate supply chain leaders like VillageReach’s Tapiwa Mukwashi and Tiwonge Mkandawire, who are working tirelessly to transform healthcare delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa. And who better to connect with them on the topic than Adebayo Adeleke, founder of Supply Chain Africa? Adebayo joins Scott and Jenny Froome…
The Dual Role of Brick-and-Mortar Stores in the Age of Omnichannel Retail with Aptos’ Nikki Baird
Retailers are seeking to seamlessly engage with consumers, having one experience, whether you purchase online or you purchase in person. With store pickups, click and collect, ship from the store, and even new incentives to get you back in the store, brick-and-mortar and those hard-to-find store associates are working harder than ever. So, they’re quickly…
TECHquila Sunrise Episode 38
You’ve heard of cargo ships. But what about cargo … bikes? When it comes to emissions-free logistics and last mile delivery, DB Schenker is clearing the path to sustainability with repurposed sea containers, electric vehicles and other innovative forms of transport. In this episode, Greg chats…