Transforming Humanitarian Aid: A Conversation with Nicholas Rutherford with AidEx

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott W. Luton and Kim Reuter are joined by freight industry experts Bobby Holland, Director of Freight Business Analytics at U.S. Bank, and Ken Adamo, Chief of Analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics. Together, they break down the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index and what it reveals about the current state of the freight market. Bobby and Ken share data-driven insights on key industry trends, including sluggish manufacturing, shifts in freight demand, and the impact of tariffs on cross-border shipments. They also discuss the balance between supply and demand, regional freight challenges, and how businesses can use data to navigate economic uncertainty. For logistics professionals, shippers, and supply chain leaders, this episode provides actionable intelligence on market conditions, freight costs, and what to expect in 2025.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reuter, and produced by Amanda Luton and Trisha Cordes.     Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch on YouTube Download the U.S. Bank Q4 2024 Freight Payment Index Connect with Bobby Connect with Ken Learn more about U.S. Bank Learn more about DAT Freight…

The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! In this week’s episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Billy Ray Taylor welcome Kathy Fulton and Lexi Nobles with American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) to the show. Listen in as they share more about ALAN, an organization that provides supply chain assistance to humanitarian organizations when disasters hit, the importance of community building, and their role in disaster response and recovery. They also discuss the top industry news of the week including: Boeing’s chaotic factory culture What Works in Taiwan Doesn’t Always in Arizona Billy Ray’s recent time with Marcus Lemonis And much more!     This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Billy Ray Taylor, and produced by Amanda Luton and Katherine Hintz.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch this episode NOW on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/0KX3njpwjec Check out the episode transcript here: https://bit.ly/3STnkkh Connect with Kathy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyfulton/…