1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 300 600 Brittain Ladd worked at Amazon and helped them conceive of a model that was both cheaper than traditional package delivery and more convenient as well.&amp;nbsp; The goal? To help Amazon (2.5% share) grocery catch-up and ultimately beat Wal-mart in grocery (25% share). It starts with grocery distribution centers that are fully robotic/automated called Local Vending Machines (LVMs) instead of stores.&amp;nbsp; These LVMS can fill traditional Prime vans with product, or they can fill 'cartridges' that then fit in a specialized Rivian that accepts the cartridge full of product and then robotically fulfills each stop on a delivery route via the robotics in the van.&amp;nbsp; The final step will ultimately be completed by a humanoid robot. Sound like science fiction?&amp;nbsp; Brittain Ladd has seen the prototype van and in this podcast we go deep on how Amazon envisions this entire futuristic, zero-human-touch, supply chain working. &amp;nbsp; Want to learn more?&amp;nbsp; Detailed article here-&amp;gt; https://open.substack.com/pub/scotwingorefibuy/p/scoop-we-have-the-inside-story-on?r=5av7y5&amp;amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;amp;utm_medium=web&amp;amp;showWelcomeOnShare=true The Jason &amp; Scot Show - E-Commerce And Retail News http://jasonandscot.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/37599015/height/300/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="300" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/191300280