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: Shockwaves & Strategy—Iran, EVs, and Supply Chain Disruption
Geopolitical tensions are rising, supply chains are shifting, and innovation isn’t slowing down—on this episode of The Buzz, we break down what it all means and why it matters now… welcome to The Buzz, powered by project44!
The Buzz: Women in Supply Chain Awards
In today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we present an incisive exploration of the current landscape within the global supply chain sector, focusing particularly on the essential role of leadership in navigating prevailing challenges. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by EasyPost!!
Cleared for Takeoff: Workforce Development in the Aviation Industry
The talent pipeline remains critical—and more challenging than ever—across global supply chains. In manufacturing alone, the U.S. will need 3.8M workers by 2033, while global data points to 10M unfilled jobs today.
5 Things to Know about the Future of Supply Chain
As the world becomes more complex, global supply chains must keep pace. New complexities layer over old, and if the supply ecosystem is not carefully and strategically managed…
Forward Looking Industry Leadership: A Conversation with Gladis Araujo from Mattel
Supply chain leaders have certainly proven themselves to be fighters over the last few years. Gladis Araujo, Global Supply Chain Strategy Vice President at Mattel…
La Labor Guerrera de Hacer Logística en Latinoamérica
En este episodio de Supply Chain Now En Español, Sofia Rivas Herrera entrevista a Isabel Agudelo quien se desempeña actualmente como Directora Asociada de Latam Food Systems…
TEKtOK Crossover: What the Thriving Supply Chain Professional Needs to Succeed
What exactly does the thriving supply chain professional need to succeed? The past few years have been filled with challenges and uncertainties which are expected to impact all areas of the…
What the Thriving Supply Chain Professional Needs to Succeed
What exactly does the thriving supply chain professional need to succeed? The past few years have been filled with challenges and uncertainties which are expected to impact all areas of the…
TEKTOK Classic: Replenishment is the Cornerstone of Business Profitability
Replenishment is an area within supply chain that offers a significant competitive advantage – especially for consumer goods and retail businesses. In the simplest form, Replenishment is the process re-supply for product has been consumed or sold. As you know, we anticipate our future product needs through demand planning and forecasting and then produce…
Start Here for S&OP Success
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) consistently ranks as one of the top three priorities for management teams. A strong, repeatable S&OP process designed to accelerate and improve…
TEKTOK Crossover: Important Questions You Should Be Asking When Checking Customer References
Selecting Digital Supply Chain solution to support your transformation initiative is difficult. It can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Research shows that it takes some companies up to 18 months to document and prioritize selection criteria, business use cases, and a ranking of future needs which precedes…