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: Decision Velocity, ISO 25500 & the AI-Driven Supply Chain Reset
On this episode of The Buzz, we tackle a word that might define 2026 for supply chain leaders: velocity. Not just speed for speed’s sake, but smarter, faster, more confident decision-making in a world shaped by tariff volatility, regulatory shifts, and rapidly advancing AI. With insights from industry veterans Paul Noble and Nick Dippolito, we unpack what it really takes to lead through uncertainty. Grab your coffee and settle in – welcome to The Buzz, powered by EasyPost!
Survey Results: 2025 Trends and Attitudes Report in Supply Chain and Sustainability
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton and special guest co-host Maria Villablanca welcome Dr. Dinesh Davè, Professor & Director of Supply Chain Management at Appalachian State University, and Evan Junker, Chief Growth Officer at SPARQ360, to unpack insights from the 2025 Supply Chain Trends and Attitudes Report.
Integrated Risk Assessment in the Supply Chain
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Alex Pillow, Senior Director of Partnerships & Acquisitions (Corporates & Government Unit) at Moody’s and host of the podcast KYC Decoded, for a practical breakdown of how “know your customer” (KYC), third-party due diligence, and third-party risk management map directly onto modern supply chain realities. Alex demystifies integrated risk assessment, connects KYC practices to supplier onboarding and end-tier visibility, and shares where orchestration logic and high-quality data (master data management, beneficial ownership, and external risk signals) meaningfully cut time-to-decision.
Tariff Watch – Unpacking the Latest Updates
Tariff changes are unfolding fast, and the next wave could have sweeping impacts across supply chains. Join host Scott Luton for a must-attend webinar where industry experts break down what’s happening behind the scenes in Washington and what it could mean for your business.
In Chaos We Create: Bridging the Critical Raw Materials Gap Through Strategic Convergence
As geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty, and technological acceleration converge, access to Critical Raw Materials (CRMs)—the backbone of AI, energy transition, and robotics—faces unprecedented risk.
Adapting to Volatility: Navigating Trade Wars, Supply Chain Disruptions, & AI
Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa as they welcome supply chain expert Nari Viswanathan with Coupa to this webinar, to explore how evolving trade policies, AI, and supply chain innovation are reshaping global commerce.
Three Ways to Optimize Your Supply Chain Risk Management
In this new episode of Whiteboard Wisdom on Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton and special guest Patrick Van Hull dive into the critical topic of supply chain risk management. They explore three essential capabilities to optimize risk management strategies…
Unmasking Cyber Risks: Simplifying the Complexities for Business Owners
Securing telecommunication networks is more important than ever, and today’s Digital Transformers episode, sponsored by AT&T Business takes a deep dive into the future of digital security…
4 Ways to Reduce Complexity in Your Supply Chain
Digital innovation is fueling change in supply chains through new trends and transformational technologies. As customer and consumer demands increase, many retailers, brands, and…
How to Adapt Supply Chain Risk Programs to Evolving ESG Mandates
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a high profile – and quickly evolving – set of standards by which organizations are being measured. Customers and the market as a whole are…
#BizTalks: Challenges and Opportunities Surrounding Network Modernization
Network security is steadily becoming more complex. There are more ways to connect than ever before, including 5G, Wi-Fi, and hardwired connections. There are also more…