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 Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact
Every warehouse operation has a workforce plan. The question is how resilient it is when conditions change.
The Buzz: World Cup Logistics, PepsiCo’s Autonomous Future, & Forklift Safety Innovation
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.
Celebrating National Supply Chain Day 2026
Early purchase order visibility can be the difference between staying ahead of disruption and scrambling to catch up.
Supply Chain Now Episode 613
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Ben Harris welcome Cloe Guidry-Reed, CEO of Hire Ground & Pierre Laguerre, CEO of Fleeting, to the show.
Supply Chain Now Episode 612
Our planet is roughly 71% water. The human body? 65%! It’s safe to say: water is a universal life force, and it’s everywhere. Yet in many parts of the world, safe drinking water is in short supply. That’s where Filter of Hope comes in. Meet the men behind the mission that’s delivering clean drinking water…
Supply Chain Now – Episode-420
This episode marks the launch of a new series at Supply Chain Now: The Jamin Logistics & Transportation Experience. Hosted by Jamin Alvidrez, this series will take listeners on a journey into the mindsets of the people behind the best developments in freight technology, logistics, and transportation.