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May 06, 2024The Stockout EP114 India won’t be the new China any time soon
Welcome to The Stockout! This episode is packed with insightful discussions on global supply chain, business strategy, and technology trends. Join your hosts, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey, as they interview a special guest, Brittain Ladd, a consultant and strategist in global supply chain and retail. Brittain shares his expertise on a variety of topics, including artificial intelligence, robotics, retail trends, and the latest industry news.
In this episode, Brittain talks about:
His background, starting in the Marine Corps and transitioning into the trucking industry and consulting.
His work with companies like Amazon and his insights into global supply chain trends.
Current topics that fascinate him, such as AI, automation, humanoid robotics, and business developments in companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Starbucks.
His perspective on the FTC’s lawsuit against Amazon and the broader implications for the industry.
The challenges and opportunities in the shifting dynamics of supply chains, especially with companies trying to diversify away from China.
Why Starbucks is facing operational and customer experience issues, and his suggestions for improvement.
Stay tuned as Grace and Mike dive deep into these topics and explore what’s on Brittain’s mind for his upcoming LinkedIn posts. Don’t forget to join them live at the Future of Supply Chain event in Atlanta this June, where they’ll be hosting The Stakeout show in person!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:39 - Introduction of Brittain Ladd
01:24 - Brittain’s Background and Experience
03:04 - Current Topics of Interest: AI, Robotics, Automation
04:09 - Challenges in Robotics and AI Deployment
07:06 - Amazon and FTC Lawsuit Discussion
09:45 - Competition with Amazon and Walmart
11:12 - Global Supply Chain and Nearshoring Trends
13:45 - India’s Logistics Infrastructure Challenges
17:45 - Starbucks: Problems and Suggestions for Improvement
20:30 - Key Economic Concerns and Future Topics of Interest
26:00 - Conclusion and Upcoming Events
Links and Resources:
Follow Brittain Ladd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittainladd/
Join the Future of Supply Chain event in Atlanta this June: https://live.freightwaves.com/future-of-supply-chain-2024
Subscribe to The Stockout newsletter for the latest supply chain insights: https://www.freightwaves.com/thestockout
Thank you for watching, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful content on The Stockout! See you in the next episode!
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May 03, 2024 Running on Ice EP87 Polar Leasing comes to town
In this episode, we get into the world of leasing walk-in freezers . Our guests, Polar Leasing president Bart Tippmann and VP of operations Joe O’Keefe break down some of the most common applications for these units as well as what industries are seeing the strongest demand. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast.
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May 02, 2024 Taking The Hire Road EP155 Tech Talk: What we can learn from the intersection of recruiting diesel techs and drivers
On this week’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President and CEO of The National Transportation Institute, chats with with Amanda Schuier, chair
of the ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council.
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May 02, 2024 Freightonomics EP186 Losing confidence
Zach and Tony discuss despite relatively strong economic figures consumers are still not feeling great fiscally.
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May 01, 2024 Truck Tech EP53 Rewiring The Volvo VNL Improves Connectivity For Drivers And Fleets
When your flagship truck is 90% new, opportunities abound to make improvements. Connectivity -- from integration of a MyTruck app to the ability for the Volvo VNL to call for help in an emergency are just two ways Volvo accomplished this.
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April 30, 2024 Loaded and Rolling EP96 How Nikola is building a Hydrogen Highway with Ole Hoefelmann
In today’s episode Ole Hoefelmann, president of the Nikola Energy division at Nikola joins us to talk about their Hydrogen Highway plan to establish refueling stations. We also dive into Nikola’s plans on how they are expanding their HYLA hydrogen refueling stations nationwide through partnerships, collaborations, and funding.
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April 30, 2024 Check Call EP121 The rollercoaster of non-competes
In this episode, we dive into the new FTC proposed rule of noncompetes and what the journey could look like for those in the freight broker space. Our guests, Grace Sharkey and Thomas Wasson dive into the long road ahead for this ruling and what it could mean for those in the supply chain world eventually. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.
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April 29, 2024The Stockout EP113 ESG is on its way out
Welcome to The Stockout! In this episode, hosts Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey dive into the latest trends and topics impacting the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and retail industries. From exploring Unilever and Procter & Gamble’s recent earnings reports to discussing how Wayfair is opening a brick-and-mortar store, there’s a lot to cover.
Here’s what you can expect:
A discussion on Unilever’s shift in its ESG goals, raising questions about the broader ESG trend in the industry.
An examination of the implications of falling birth rates on CPG and retail, especially in terms of product focus and market demand.
Insight into Wayfair’s strategy as it opens a large brick-and-mortar store in a premium Chicago suburb, and what this might mean for the furniture retail landscape.
Plus, we cover the concept of “trailers as a service” and how it benefits logistics providers and shippers. Tune in for a comprehensive look at the latest developments in the CPG and retail industries, and don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful content!
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April 26, 2024 WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP710 What noncompete ban means for freight; UT’s Global Supply Chain Institute
On Episode 710 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the Federal Trade Commission’s ruling that bans noncompetes. Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler breaks down what the ruling means for employees and employers, and looks toward what’s next.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business supply chain management programs are consistently ranked among the highest in the nation and the world for their industry-relevant curriculum, innovative research and custom programs. Today we’ll meet the Global Supply Chain Institute’s Thomas Deakins, Lance Saunders and students enrolled in the program to find out what the future of supply chain is learning.

Nuclear verdicts are trending up and jury awards are getting astronomical. Northland Trucking Risk Control’s Anthony Slamar talks about how fleets can protect themselves and reduce their liability.

CVSA’s 72-hour International Roadcheck is coming up May 14-16. Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar joins the show to get us prepared for the event.

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April 26, 2024 Running on Ice EP86 Emerging tech in cold chain
In this episode, we take a deep dive into how Refrigerated Logistics in the United States and Australia leverage emerging technologies to bring significant improvement to their bottom line, all while running more scalable/sustainable operations. Our guests Travis Ross, Sr. Technical Account Manager for ERoad NA, and Konrad Stempniak, ERoad’s Executive General Manager for ANZ break it all down in detail for us. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast.
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