by Brittain Ladd | Jul 16, 2026 | AI, Newsletter, Retail
I recently became aware of a fascinating robotics program implemented by the Mayo Clinic. I learned of the program from a reporter who contacted me and asked for my opinion on the topic of robots in hospitals. She casually mentioned that the Mayo Clinic is using...
by Mindee Forman | Jun 19, 2026 | Delivery, Newsletter, No Retreat, No Surrender
Introduction I wrote one of my first articles on LinkedIn on June 18, 2016. The article is about autonomous trucks. In the article, I asked this question: If you don’t need the driver, why do you need the truck? You can read the article here. I continue to...
by Mindee Forman | May 20, 2026 | Grocery, Newsletter, No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail
Overview I wrote this article based on my experience consulting for Kroger, years of research on grocery, retail, supply chain, logistics, technology, artificial intelligence, corporate governance, and business strategy, and dozens of discussions with current and...
by Mindee Forman | May 19, 2026 | Newsletter, No Retreat, No Surrender
I’ve written posts and articles about Uber, Rivian, Tesla, and last mile delivery for several years. Recommendations and predictions that I’ve made have become a reality. Before continuing with this article, I encourage you to read or skim the posts...
by Brittain Ladd | Mar 25, 2023 | Newsletter, No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail
The topic of banking has been in the news due to the collapse and subsequent bailout of Silicon Valley Bank. Two of the nation’s top economic policymakers said they were focused on determining how the failure of Silicon Valley Bank had happened and suggested changes...
by Brittain Ladd | Oct 23, 2022 | Newsletter, No Retreat, No Surrender
Ernest Hemingway wrote, “Every man has two deaths, when he is buried in the ground and the last time someone says his name. In some ways men can be immortal.” How very true. Today, October 23, 2022, is the 39th anniversary of the deadly terror attack...
