Welcome to The Stockout! In this episode, we dive deep into the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries, covering everything from the solar eclipse to Amazon’s latest updates and more.

Join hosts Grace Sharkey and Mike Baudendistel, as they discuss the latest news and challenges facing the industry. In the first segment, Grace and Mike discuss Amazon’s inventory placement fees and low inventory fees, shedding light on the impacts for sellers and strategies to navigate these changes.

Then, Vice President of Supply Chain at Daily Harvest Wesley Williams, shares insights into the frozen supply chain challenges faced by Daily Harvest, highlighting the complexities of sourcing organic ingredients and managing supplier relationships.

Next, Wesley elaborates on the strategies and challenges of delivering products both directly to consumers and through partnerships with retailers like Costco, Kroger, and Wegmans.

Throughout the conversation, Wesley emphasizes the importance of strong partnerships, technology solutions, and maintaining product integrity throughout the supply chain.

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