The New Warehouse Podcast
The New Warehouse podcast hosted by Kevin Lawton is your source for insights and ideas from the distribution, transportation and logistics industry. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday morning bring you the latest from industry experts and thought leaders.
Episodes
717 episodes
Navigating Legal Risks in Warehousing
Kevin chats with attorneys Faith Miros and Mark Wendaur of Offit Kurman to break down the legal realities shaping warehouse and lo...
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Modernizing Warehouse SOP Execution with Smart Access
Is your warehouse SOP doing what you need it to? Kevin chats with Tim Regnier, CEO and Founder of Smart Access, about how warehouses can revive their SOPs. Oftentimes, standard operating procedures get written, approved, stored, and then forgot...
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Warehouse Talent Recruitment and the Rise of Human-Centered Leadership
When it comes to warehouse talent recruitment, few understand the shifting dynamics better than Charlie Saffro, CEO and Founder of CS Recruiting. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Charlie about warehouse hiring tren...
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Warehouse Improvement Through Smarter Project Management
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Paul Lukehart, Managing Principal of PL Programs, a consultancy specializing in warehouse startup project management and operational improvement. Paul draws from his background in t...
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Connecting Warehouse Systems With Trackstar
When it comes to connecting warehouse systems, few companies are tackling the challenge as directly as TrackStar. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Jeremy Schneck and Daniel Langer, Co-Founders of TrackStar, about h...
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Warehouse Network Optimization: A Holistic Approach with The Beacon Group
When it comes to optimizing warehouse operations, few companies offer a truly end-to-end solution. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Bob Hutson, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Real Estate at The Beacon Gr...
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How Does 3PL Pricing Work?
What really goes into a 3PL quote? Does it ever feel like the final number comes out of thin air?For e-commerce brands and 3PL providers alike, fulfillment pricing can be a complex web. With no industry-wide standard and costs broken in...
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Warehouse Digital Transformation: Bridging ERP and the Warehouse Floor
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Kurt Heusner, CEO of Endpoint Automation Solutions, about how mid-market warehouses can modernize through digital transformation. Endpoint Automation Solutions helps companies bridg...
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Operational Turnarounds in Warehousing: Making Operations Suck Less
When it comes to improving warehouse performance, Chris Hamley, Managing Partner of The Brecham Group, believes in keeping things simple: make operations suck less. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with both Chris Hamle...
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Warehouse Technology Trends for 2026
The warehouse of today is already transforming, but what will it truly look like in 2026? We are moving beyond isolated automation to a fully integrated, intelligent ecosystem. This is where AI-driven robotics, augmented-reality workflows, and ...
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Cartonization and the Rise of the Packing Control System
When most people think about warehouse efficiency, they picture automation, robotics, or faster picking speeds. But for James Malley, Co-founder and CEO of Paccurate, the real opportunity lies in something far less flashy—how we pack boxes. In ...
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EP 639: Expert Supply Chain Advice from “Legend” Rick McDonald
Kevin chats with Rick McDonald, CEO and Founder of Rick McDonald Supply Chain Advisory, who spent over three decades at Clorox, including four years as Chief Supply Chain Officer. Drawing from his deep experience leading transformation across m...
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The Peak Season Countdown: Making Sure You're All Systems Go
With Black Friday just weeks away, the window for final peak season preparation is closing. Are your operations and your systems truly ready for the surge?Join your host, Kevin, for a crucial live discussion with Brian Kirst of Snapfulf...
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EP 638: Automating Brownfield Warehouses With Cartesian Kinetics
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Veena Radhakrishna, Head of Software and Co-Founder at Cartesian Kinetics. The company is carving a unique niche of bringing automation solutions to brownfield warehouse sites. ...
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EP 637: Designing Warehouse Systems with User Experience in Mind
In today’s episode, Kevin chats with Jason Morin, Senior Director of Continuous Improvement and Engineering at ID Logistics. They discuss how technology, user experience, and continuous improvement intersect in today’s warehouse operations. ID ...
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EP 636: Robotics, Software, and the Future of Humanoids in Warehousing
Kevin chats with John Santagate, former Senior Vice President of Global Robotics at Infios, to unpack the latest developments in warehouse robotics. Infios, formerly Körber Supply Chain, has emerged as a leader in integrating warehouse executio...
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EP 635: Integrating Fragmented Warehouse Systems with EPG’s Unified Approach
Live from the Intralogistex USA Conference in Miami, Kevin chats with Javier Esteve, Vice President of Sales at EPG (Ehrhardt Partner Group). EPG, founded in 1987 in Germany, now serves more than 1,600 customers worldwide and employs over 1,000...
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EP 634: Building a Boutique 3PL with AMSCO Prep
Kevin chats with Joe Biancofiori, President of AMSCO Prep, to explore his journey from corporate life to running a fast-growing fulfillment and prep service. AMSCO Prep, initially launched in 2017, began as a small FBA prep business and has sin...
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EP 633: Voice AI in Warehousing from aiOla
Kevin chats with Alon Peleg, COO of aiOla, about how voice AI is transforming warehouse operations. AiOla is a voice AI lab that develops technology to convert unstructured spoken data into structured, actionable insights for industries such as...
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EP 632: EASE Logistics on Innovation, and Autonomous Trucking
Navigating today’s supply chain requires more than trucks and warehouses—it takes vision. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Peter Coratola, Founder and CEO of EASE Logistics. Based in Dublin, Ohio, EASE Logistics ha...
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EP 631: What's Really Happening In Warehouse Automation Right Now?
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Adrian Stoch, CEO of the Americas at Hai Robotics. Adrian recently transitioned from the end-user side, with leadership roles at GXO and Target, to the solution-provider side at Hai...
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Live from WERC: The Future of Warehouse Distribution, Technology, and Workforce Innovation
The New Warehouse Podcast comes to you live from the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) conference in New Orleans, featuring a conversation with Glen Wegel, Vice President of Operations and IT at Kitchen Cabinet Distributors (KCD...
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EP 630: Building Flexible Automation Solutions with Daifuku
Automation has become a defining force in modern warehouses, yet flexibility remains just as critical. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Jason Griswold, Application Engineer Manager at Daifuku Intralogistics America...
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EP 629: Bringing Joy to Reverse Logistics with Happy Returns
Returns are a constant challenge for retailers, but Happy Returns is proving the technology that can transform the experience for both customers and merchants. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Tim Fehr,...
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