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Key Takeaways from Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2026

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.

Reflections on 2025 & 3 Supply Chain Lessons Learned for 2026

Disruptions in global supply chains, from trade uncertainties to the rapid integration of AI, are challenging companies to rethink their strategies. At the same time, businesses must address talent shortages, enhance workforce capabilities, and navigate an ever-evolving technological landscape.

4 Ways to Optimize Your Supply Chain Planning in 2026

Supply chain planning is undergoing a profound shift in a landscape shaped by rising geopolitical pressure, accelerating disruption cycles, and unprecedented investment in AI. Organizations are being pushed to deliver growth while navigating higher volatility, tighter margins, and increased expectations for speed and adaptability.

The Rise of Decision Shapers

In an ever-evolving world of constant uncertainty and disruptions, the ability to make intelligent decisions becomes the ultimate winning strategy for generating value. Supply Chain Planning leaders must elevate their role to be “decision shapers,” steering and driving the organization’s most critical business decisions.