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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. 

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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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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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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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Zach and Tony discuss despite relatively strong economic figures consumers are still not feeling great fiscally. 
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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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