In this episode of the Industrial Advisors podcast, recorded live at IAMC in Sacramento, Matt McGregor and Bill Condon welcome Didi Caldwell, CEO of Global Location Strategies. Didi discusses the ongoing reindustrialization trend and the evolving process of site selection, highlighting the advancements in technology and data analytics. She explains her company's role in optimizing location strategies for manufacturing and other projects, touching on the challenges of labor availability and power infrastructure. Didi also introduces Strata Platforms, a software solution developed to streamline the site selection process. The conversation provides insights into current industry trends, including the rise in manufacturing projects and the significant power demands of modern industries.
00:41 Welcome to the Industrial Advisors Podcast
00:46 Meet Didi Caldwell: CEO of Global Location Strategies
02:39 The Evolution of Site Selection
04:24 Challenges and Innovations in Site Selection
04:52 Introducing Strata Platforms
06:37 Data and Technology in Site Selection
09:07 Labor Availability and Site Selection
15:44 Future Trends in Site Selection
18:12 Power Generation and Infrastructure Challenges
20:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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