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Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Intro

(02:33) Welcoming Shannon Vaillancourt, CEO of RateLinx

(03:12) Chicago Bears draft talk (quick icebreaker)

(04:37) Why shippers overspend: hidden & unmonitored charges

(05:54) Where technology falls short: data integration & visibility

(07:28) Identifying red flags: underperforming carriers & dirty data

(08:40) How RateLinx uncovers savings without a sourcing event

(18:12) What RateLinx reveals first: data quality & routing context

(20:20) Using the right carrier for the right product

(22:15) Real-world example: the toilet company & a $200K routing fix

(24:32) Parcel vs. LTL: how to know when to shift modes

(38:10) Flash poll results: biggest freight cost headaches

(53:00) Key takeaways & free savings snapshot from RateLinx

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Shannon Vaillancourt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-vaillancourt/
• Connect with Kimberly Reuter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-reuter-csg/
• Learn more about RateLinx: https://www.ratelinx.com/
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