Summary: “Logistics Intelligence and Data Quality: Shannon Vaillancourt with RateLinx” Supply Chain Now Episode 311 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Shannon Vaillancourt. Shannon is president and founder of RateLinx. He started the company in 2002 with the idea that there was a better way to give companies complete visibility to their supply chain. Since then, RateLinx has become a leading supply chain software and data services company with the only integrated Data-as-a-Strategy (DaaS) technology platform. RateLinx allows companies to gain access to all of their logistics intelligence in one platform, helping customers to create world-class logistics strategies, improve supply chain management, solve problems and reduce costs. Shannon is an innovator in supply chain and logistics data analytics, developing a data-first approach that is transforming logistics for the nation’s largest retailers, consumer goods manufacturers and industrial leaders. He is recognized as a leader in data services with a seat on the invitation-only Forbes Technology Council, where he writes about emerging technologies and trends. He is a regular columnist for DC Velocity, commenting on the intersection of data technology and supply chain management. He leads RateLinx’s strategy and business development while guiding the company’s data services, implementation, and software solutions. Before founding RateLinx, Shannon held several leadership and technical roles in software engineering, solutions, and services. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-vaillancourt/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/39CqaRx 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: tinyurl.com/sd8pb8h 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Supply Chain USA 2020: tinyurl.com/yx4c2v2q Supply Chain Now Listener Survey: forms.gle/76Q2ynmidNdRCgzM7 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-311.
