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Step into the world of supply chain and retail with Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey on The Stockout! In this episode, they unpack the latest buzz surrounding Panera’s lemonade withdrawal, the evolution of malls, and Amazon’s marketplace dynamics. The duo reviews Brittain Ladd’s analysis on India’s manufacturing landscape, the FTC’s legal battle with Amazon, and the future of CPG on the e-commerce giant. Stay informed, entertained, and engaged with the dynamic duo as they dissect the trends shaping the industry. Don’t miss out on exclusive insights and join the conversation today! Remember to hit like, subscribe, and mark your calendars for our upcoming live event in Atlanta!Follow The Stockout PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 713 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a cargo theft ring in California that has shippers on edge. NXTPoint Logistics’ Andrew Lockwood talks about the rise in theft in the Golden State. Covenant’s VP of sustainability, Matt McLelland, joins the desk to co-host. He’s looking at a report released by The Wall Street Journal and Ryder that says EVs cost 56% more to operate than traditional trucks.From trucker to trucking company CEO: Greenfalls Logistics’ Dushawn Falls shares his story and talks about noncompetes and driver health.Northland Trucking Risk Control’s Anthony Slamar shares the importance of speed and space control.Plus, pigging out on DoorDash; take your tiny trucker to work day; and more.Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into some of the new developments that pharma shippers are looking for in their supply chains. Our guest, Ivan Castro, head of growth at Paxafe breaks down some of the newest trends and what pharma shippers are looking for from their logistics service providers. For more information subscribe to Running on Ice the newsletter or podcast.Follow the Running on Ice PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lorus Byers, CEO of Carrier Intelligence, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares his entrepreneurial path to founding a company that addresses the challenges of wasteful spending and misalignment when it comes to attracting and recruiting drivers. Carrier Intelligence is also a Premier Sponsor of Taking the Hire Road.Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)Workhound (https://workhound.com/)Asurint (https://asurint.com/)Transportation Marketing Group (https://www.recruit-tmg.com/)Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)Seated Social (https://seated-social.com/)Repowr (https://repowr.com/)If you’re interested in joining the show or being a sponsor, please email jeremy@takingthehireroad.com.Follow the Taking The Hire Road PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The transition from diesel fuel to electric propulsion will not spare autonomous trucks. Daimler Truck pulled together a demonstration of what that might look like by combining its Class 8 eCascadia with Torc Robotics driverless system.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 712 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the state of fleet management. J.J. Keller’s Josh Lovan breaks down the company’s latest fleet survey and lays out the challenges that carriers say they’re facing.TriumphPay’s Shawn Ludgate highlights pain points in factoring and shares solutions to the issues.Logistics companies are teaming up to help after the bridge collapse in Baltimore. Ryan Turman, Kevin Speers and Kenneth Payne talk about how they’ve joined forces to help offer solutions and built a drop lot in Charm City. Plus, trucker’s house burns down and how you can help; Relay Haul of Fame; bad mouthing bad rates; and more. Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Thomas Wasson on Loaded and Rolling as he welcomes Mike Baudendistel, Intermodal Solutions expert at FreightWaves Sonar, for a deep dive into the latest Q1 earnings and intermodal trends. From the surprises and disappointments of earnings season to the subtle shifts in the intermodal landscape, this episode covers it all. Discover how data analytics are reshaping financial forecasting and uncover the key insights behind the container size matters debate. Don’t miss out on this insightful discussion about the future of transportation and the potential impact of emerging technologies like autonomous trucking. Tune in for expert analysis and predictions on winners and losers in the ever-evolving world of logistics.Follow the Truck Tech PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the trends of cybersecurity and what can make a business a target. Our guest, Joe Ohr, Chief Operating Officer at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association breaks down what individuals can do to protect themselves as well as what to look for in a partner to stay steps ahead of fraud. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.Follow the Check Call PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 711 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Offshift’s Dr. Mark Manera about driver health. Do truckers have a ticking time bomb in their chest? We’ll find out how America’s road warriors can set their GPS toward better health. FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson looks at market health. A slew of bankruptcies, layoffs and disappointing earnings reports has struck the industry this spring. Will the beatings continue until morale improves?Roadtex’s Frank Hurst breaks down big-box retail on-time in-full requirements. We’ll also see how LTL is holding up in this weak market.Plus, Cargado raises $6.8 million; semi vs. tornado; unexpected shipping container homes; and more. Watch on YouTubeVisit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Welcome00:39 - Introduction of Brittain Ladd01:24 - Brittain’s Background and Experience03:04 - Current Topics of Interest: AI, Robotics, Automation04:09 - Challenges in Robotics and AI Deployment07:06 - Amazon and FTC Lawsuit Discussion09:45 - Competition with Amazon and Walmart11:12 - Global Supply Chain and Nearshoring Trends13:45 - India’s Logistics Infrastructure Challenges17:45 - Starbucks: Problems and Suggestions for Improvement20:30 - Key Economic Concerns and Future Topics of Interest26:00 - Conclusion and Upcoming EventsLinks 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!Follow The Stockout PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices