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FreightWaves’ The Stockout podcast focuses on CPG companies and their supply chains. Consumer packaged goods, or CPG, are the products we buy over and over again like food, beverages, cosmetics, cleaning supplies and other household products. The Stockout podcast explores the issues and complexities of the freight-intensive CPG industry while leveraging data from the FreightWaves SONAR data platform.

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    • May 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 159 EPISODES


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    Grand Theft Cargo in Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 27:41


    Join Grace Sharkey on The Stockout to talk about the latest freight news with Thomas Wasson from Loaded and Rolling and Truck Tech. This episode covers a report on the rise of cargo theft in Mexico, the dangers facing carriers, and the types of goods most frequently targeted. Later, they shift gears to discuss the current freight market outlook, the impact of potential tariffs, and what to expect in the coming months. Thomas also shares insights on autonomous trucking and the exciting developments in truck technology. Tune in for expert analysis and a dose of freight market reality! Links: Freightwaves Newsletters Loaded and Rolling Newsletter Truck Tech Newsletter Freightwaves Events #freight #trucking #supplychain #cargotheft #mexico #tariffs #economy #autonomousvehicles #trucktech #freightmarket #news #podcast #freightwaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Trade War is Over

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 26:40


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the latest tariff news and interview Aaron Rubin, founder of ShipHero. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Emerging brands – fast and accurate orders are key

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 26:30


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss CPG and retail reactions to tariffs and interview Wiley Jones, Co-founder and CEO at Doss. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Recession or not, final mile service is key

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 26:11


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the impacts of tariffs and Grace interviews Meg Maurer, Vice President of Dedicated and Final Mile Sales at Werner Enterprises. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Small businesses may bear brunt of trade war

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 27:29


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss tariffs and interview Patrick Penfield, supply chain professor at Syracuse University. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    China moves trade war to TikTok

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 26:35


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss China touting its manufacturing prowess, freight fraud, freight volume and the parcel market. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tariffs (almost) universally hated

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 26:33


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel discusses tariff impact on CPG, retail and the freight market. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Warehouse automation goes mainstream

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 26:23


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the freight markets and interview Brian Kirst, Chief Commercial Officer of Snapfulfil, a warehouse automation company. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Walmart bolsters logistics capabilities with new 3PL division

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 26:46


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss Walmart getting into brokerage, FedEx, Forever 21, and the ocean market. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Allianz Trade -- What's pressuring the economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 30:14


    Join hosts Mike Boulton and Grace Sharkey on this special St. Patrick's Day episode of The Stockout as they dive into the key economic pressures affecting supply chains, retail, and the CPG industry. Featuring Dan North, Senior Economist at Allianz Trade North America, this discussion covers: The impact of tariffs and trade wars on businesses and consumers   Inflation trends and how they affect wages and spending power   Federal Reserve policies and interest rate decisions   The slowing U.S. economy, manufacturing declines, and consumer confidence shifts With expert insights into trade credit insurance and global trade flows, Dan North breaks down why inflation is still a major concern and what to expect from the economy in 2025. Will the Fed cut interest rates?   How are businesses adjusting to trade policies?   What does this mean for your industry? Don't miss this crucial economic update! Like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth discussions. #Economy #Tariffs #Inflation #SupplyChain #AllianzTrade #InterestRates #TradeWar #EconomicTrends Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why did Walmart buy a shopping mall?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 27:16


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the FreightWaves 3PL Summit, the weakening air cargo market, and Walmart's purchase of a Pittsburgh-area shopping mall. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Uncertainty, Seasonality Drive Softening Freight Volume

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 27:51


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss food supply chains, Amazon, Manifest, and upcoming FreightWaves events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will ocean rates collapse?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 25:27


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel discusses tariffs, the consumer and several freight sectors. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    De minimis exemption remains in place for now

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 26:27


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel discusses de minimis trade exemption, the impact of cocoa prices and the freight markets. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Art of the Tariff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 28:28


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss tariffs, UPS/Amazon, earnings highlights and a new Lego competitor. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will deportations lead to a labor crunch?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 26:35


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss executive orders, inventory, labor and a gross new cereal. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    GLP-1 drugs hit grocery sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 28:16


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss numerous trends for retailers and CPG companies in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    As e-commerce grows, so does return fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 28:21


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss fraudulent returns, zone-skipping, and the freight markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Software can help SMBs level the playing field

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 28:10


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey interview Ara Ohanian, CEO of Netstock, a company that produces supply and demand planning software for small and mid-sized businesses. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Upstream Visibility Key for Omnichannel Fulfillment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 27:00


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey interview Alex Berry, Flexport's VP of Omnichannel Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Cyber Friday? E-commerce drives holiday sales growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 27:45


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss freight fraud, the holiday retail season, potential changes to the FDA and SNAP, and SONAR data. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    SONAR enhanced with new data and insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 27:34


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss SONAR enhancements, Target's earnings, and FreightWaves' Freight Tech awards Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Stockout Election Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 26:29


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel discusses what policy changes under a new administration could impact those sectors.  Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Only thing consistent in Mexico is inconsistency

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 27:35


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey interview Troy Ryley, President, Echo Global Logistics - Mexico. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Food industry: Regulated by sock puppets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 28:08


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss dyes in CPG products, SONAR freight market data, Mattel's supply chain and consumer loyalty programs. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Retailers beware – Amazon is opening a Supercenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 28:23


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey interview independent consultant Brittain Ladd. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Improve yard efficiency with automation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 28:18


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the ILA strike and interview Amir Hoss, founder and CEO of EAIGLE. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ILA strike – is a one week the bogey?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 27:12


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the ILA strike and interview Ara Ohanian, CEO of Netstock. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Roadtex lays out temp-controlled LTL gameplan | The Stockout

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 26:42


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey interview Frank Hurst, EVP of LTL at Roadtex on shipper strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    De minimis exemption – are its days numbered?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 27:09


    On FreightWaves' retail and CPG show, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss e-commerce and the de minimis exemption, growth in snacking, the freight market and Starbucks. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Nestlé CEO change surprises CPG industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 27:02


    Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the Nestlé CEO change, the Canadian Rail strike and the U.S. freight market.  Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Turning the Corner: Insights on Freight Market Shifts, Carrier Strategies, and the Future of Intermodal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 26:41


    FreightWaves' Mike Baudendistel interviews Thomas Wasson, showrunner for Loaded and Rolling. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ocean market – Adding capacity doesn't mean overcapacity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 26:57


    FreightWaves' Mike Baudendistel interviews ocean industry expert John D. McCown. Follow the Running on Ice Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rail State data shows the impact of Jasper Wildfire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 28:03


    FreightWaves' Mike Baudendistel interviews John Schmitter, Co-founder and COO of Rail State. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    UPS slumps as shippers seek value

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 27:05


    FreightWaves' Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss UPS, PACCAR, rail intermodal and the new SONAR capabilities.  Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fraud in Retail, CPG, and Logistics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 26:17


    In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the world of fraud affecting the freight and shipping industry. Starting with an elaborate freight broker scam in Illinois, we'll uncover how nearly two dozen brokers were duped into holding millions worth of goods hostage. We also explore a shipping fraud case involving counterfeit postage labels and misleading partnerships, widespread issue of return fraud and the industry's response to safeguard these shipments. FreightWaves' Mary O'Connell also provides insights and practical advice on preventing these fraudulent activities. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Prime Day – sellers beware of ‘mean girl' tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 26:39


    FreightWaves' Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss advice for marketplace sellers on Amazon Prime Day, consumer resistance to high CPG prices, private label sales data and auto inventories.  Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How will Saks leverage Amazon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 27:35


    FreightWaves' Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss hurricanes, Saks acquiring Neiman Marcus which includes a minority investment by Amazon, and the potential Kroger-Albertsons acquisition. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Nike results expose holes in athleisure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 27:02


    FreightWaves' Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss Nike's earnings, SHEIN's marketplace strategy and cosmetics sales. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ultra-processed foods are out -- implications for CPG supply chains

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 27:06


    We explore how preservatives extend the shelf life of products like bread and the potential health risks associated with these additives. Will the government step in with regulations, or is this just another health fad? Tune in for expert insights, industry updates, and practical advice for shippers and brokers navigating the current freight market. Don't miss out on:- The impact of ultra-processed foods on the CPG industry - Ocean shipping rate surges and their implications - Insights from General Mills' latest report - Upcoming Flex and Sheehan webinar details - Stay informed and ahead of the curve with The Stockout! Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:39 - Anecdote on Novelty Hershey Kiss Shelf Life 02:46 - The Rise of Ultra-Processed Foods 04:17 - Potential Government Regulations 06:21 - European Actions on Processed Foods 09:07 - Freight Market Updates and Shipper Strategies 11:14 - Industry News on Carrier Bankruptcies 14:23 - Ocean Shipping Rate Surge 17:16 - Proactive Shipper Strategies 20:38 - Upcoming Industry Events and Webinars Subscribe for more updates on the CPG and retail industries, and hit the bell icon to never miss an episode! #CPG #FreightWaves #TheStockout #UltraProcessedFoods #ShippingRates #SupplyChain #RetailIndustry #FoodPreservatives#trucking #logistics #news Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Cutting retail prices not in CPG companies' DNA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 26:38


    FreightWaves' Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss the recent decline in the Producer Price Index, the airfreight and ocean freight markets, and the shifting toy industry.  Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Freight market improves, but is it just seasonality?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 26:30


    FreightWaves' Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey discuss last week's FreightWaves conference and what the latest data says about the freight market. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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