May 6, 2024 • 27 mins
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
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