In this episode of the Industrial Advisors podcast, recorded live at IAMC in Sacramento, Matt McGregor and Bill Condon welcome Didi Caldwell, CEO of Global Location Strategies. Didi discusses the ongoing reindustrialization trend and the evolving process of site selection, highlighting the advancements in technology and data analytics. She explains her company's role in optimizing location strategies for manufacturing and other projects, touching on the challenges of labor availability and power infrastructure. Didi also introduces Strata Platforms, a software solution developed to streamline the site selection process. The conversation provides insights into current industry trends, including the rise in manufacturing projects and the significant power demands of modern industries.

00:41 Welcome to the Industrial Advisors Podcast

00:46 Meet Didi Caldwell: CEO of Global Location Strategies

02:39 The Evolution of Site Selection

04:24 Challenges and Innovations in Site Selection

04:52 Introducing Strata Platforms

06:37 Data and Technology in Site Selection

09:07 Labor Availability and Site Selection

15:44 Future Trends in Site Selection

18:12 Power Generation and Infrastructure Challenges

20:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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