Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin speaks with Maanav Iyengar, Co-Founder and CEO of Retina Robotics. Founded by robotics engineers with firsthand exposure to warehouse operations, Retina Robotics makes automation more accessible through computer vision. In this conversation, Iyengar discusses the challenges slowing automation adoption, how Retina Robotics is helping warehouses improve inventory accuracy, and why the company believes computer vision can transform i...
Jun 24, 2026•35 min
Welcome to The New Warehouse Podcast. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Blair Healey, Supply Chain Implementation Manager at Sonepar US, Cam Dore, Director of Operational Innovation at US Electrical Services (USESI), and Chris Shannon, who oversees distribution center and transportation operations for USESI. Recorded at the Kardex Experience Lab in Cincinnati, the conversation explores how leading distributors are approaching warehouse innovation through automation and AI. The discussion highli...
Jun 22, 2026•25 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Steven Leeds, Senior Category Manager at Global Industrial. Global Industrial supplies more than 1.6 million products to warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturers, and other industries across North America. As both a supplier and warehouse operator, the company brings a unique perspective to the challenges facing the industry. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...
Jun 17, 2026•27 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Rodney Galeano, Founder and CEO of Loki 3PL. Loki 3PL helps importers distribute and fulfill products across the United States, supporting both B2B and e-commerce operations. Since launching the company just a year and a half ago, Rodney has grown the business into a new 100,000-square-foot facility in East Brunswick, New Jersey. In this conversation, he shares down-to-earth lessons from scaling a 3PL, what brands shoul...
Jun 15, 2026•31 min
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is the world's largest wine and spirits wholesaler, serving 47 markets across the United States, Canada, and beyond. For this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin mixes it up with Karli Sage, Vice President of Supply Chain Management Technology and Engineering at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. Together, they discuss how to approach warehouse technology and automation to improve inventory visibility. The discussion highlights the unique challenge...
Jun 10, 2026•40 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin speaks with Matthew Smith, Senior Product Manager at Dexory. Dexory is a warehouse intelligence platform that combines autonomous robotics and software to help warehouses improve visibility across their operations. The conversation focuses on Dexory Storage Health, which recently earned Best New Innovation recognition at MODEX . Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...
Jun 08, 2026•30 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin Lawton speaks with Jonathan Miles of Nucor Warehouse Systems live from MODEX 2026. Nucor Warehouse Systems designs, fabricates, and supplies warehouse racking systems, ASRS solutions, rack-supported buildings, and other engineered storage infrastructure that support modern distribution operations. Miles shares how Nucor is investing in automation while supporting customers with engineered warehouse solutions. The discussion also h...
Jun 05, 2026•12 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin Lawton speaks with David Scheffrahn live from MODEX 2026 in Atlanta. Representing Ocado Intelligent Automation(OIA), Scheffrahn shares how the company is combining high-density storage, robotic fulfillment, AI-driven orchestration, and autonomous mobile robots to improve warehouse fulfillment automation. The conversation explores Ocado’s storage and retrieval system, its fulfillment software platform Ocado IQ , and a new AMR focus...
Jun 03, 2026•13 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin Lawton speaks with Courtney Jackson live from the MODEX 2026 show floor in Atlanta. Courtney shares how K. Hartwall approaches material flow optimization through connected cart systems, tugger trains, and its LiftLiner solution. From ergonomics and e-commerce picking to AGV integration and ROI analysis, Courtney explains how flexible cart-based systems can help warehouses optimize movement throughout the supply chain. Follow us on...
Jun 01, 2026•13 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin Lawton speaks with Rock Stars Matt Yearling and Erin Mitchell of YMX Logistics and industry analyst Bart De Muynck, live from MODEX 2026. The discussion covers technology enablement, autonomous yard operations, digital twins, safety culture, and the growing need for orchestration across the yard. The episode also highlights how YMX combines operational expertise with technology to help shippers create more value from an area many ...
May 29, 2026•18 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin Lawton speaks with Mike Krabbe and Suneel Krishnaswamy from enVista live at MODEX 2026. The three of them explore how warehouse execution systems (WES) are helping operations connect automation, labor, and workflows into a more synchronized operation. From digital twins and interoperability to robotic pallet building and pick-to-light systems, enVista shares how companies can scale automation without creating disconnected systems ...
May 27, 2026•25 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. Michael Lawrence, Director of Sales and Business Development from Anantak, shares a different approach to warehouse autonomy. Anantak has a deep focus on brownfield-friendly deployments, vehicle-to-vehicle interaction, and customer-driven engineering. The episode also highlights how Anantak’s technology navigates facilities without requiring major infrastructure changes inside warehouse operations. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support ...
May 25, 2026•11 min
How do you top the tallest robot in the industry? Chris Coote, Director of Product at Dexory, caught up with The New Warehouse live from MODEX 2026 to explain how the company is doing just that with its new Dexory View Adapt platform. The conversation also explores how AI-driven insights can reduce firefighting, improve visibility, and help warehouse teams shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive operational management. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...
May 22, 2026•14 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Will Blount about the growing complexity of warehouse automation installation and why precision execution has become critical for modern facilities. Wize Solutions has spent nearly two decades supporting warehouse operations. More recently, the company has expanded into automation-focused mechanical installations for ASRS systems, dense storage solutions, and brownfield retrofits. The conversation explores how integrators, OEMs, and ...
May 20, 2026•22 min
This episode of The New Warehouse Podcast takes a trip down the freezer aisle. Kevin chats with Collin Russell of TGW Logistics Group to explore how frozen and refrigerated operations are approaching automation differently from traditional warehouses. Russell shares insights into labor and facility upgrades related to cold storage warehouse automation. The discussion also highlights how automation decisions increasingly center on throughput, uptime, and operational resilience rather than simply ...
May 18, 2026•24 min
Warehouse operators are under pressure to grow without expanding their footprint. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin Lawton speaks with John Sauer of OPEX live from MODEX 2026. The conversation explores how OPEX is approaching scalable warehouse automation through flexible goods-to-person systems, faster deployment timelines, and new automation capabilities inside existing facilities. The discussion highlights the ways warehouses are balancing throughput, storage density, labor ...
May 15, 2026•18 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast featuring special guest Martin Boyd, CMO at Big Joe Forklifts. Big Joe has long been known for its warehouse equipment, such as walkie stackers and pallet trucks. However, the company is now making a major push into larger lithium-ion forklifts designed to replace propane and diesel equipment. During the conversation, Boyd explains how Big Joe Pulse gives operators deeper visibility into charging behavior, energy use, and ROI. Follow us on Lin...
May 13, 2026•16 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin Lawton catches up with Robby Moss of Vuzix. The conversation explores how Vuzix is bringing smart glasses and guided workflows into warehouse operations through hands-free technology and lightweight user experiences. The discussion covers everything from pick-and-pack validation to workflow analytics, remote maintenance support, and the role of smart glasses in helping warehouse teams reduce friction and improve visibility across operations. Fo...
May 11, 2026•22 min
Live from MODEX 2026, Kevin chats with the EPG team. Jett Chitanand, President of EPG USA, and Jason Wojtal and Ryan Absil discuss how AI in warehouse operations is evolving beyond dashboards and automation hype. Together, the demos demonstrate how AI and workforce technology are increasingly integrated into modern operations. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...
May 08, 2026•27 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. Kevin chats with Bill Pedriana, President of Noblelift North America, live from MODEX 2026. Noblelift, a global manufacturer of lithium-powered lift trucks, is introducing a new wave of innovation. The conversation centers on the launch of the Omega and Hero platforms, with a strong focus on AI integration and operator enablement. Pedriana shares how Noblelift is rethinking the forklift, not just as equipment, but as an AI forklift platform d...
May 06, 2026•21 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. Kevin chats with John Wirthlin from Sonaria, a solution under the Lowry umbrella, live from MODEX 2026. The conversation centers on shipment verification powered by RFID and how Sonaria is rethinking the operator experience. Instead of leading with technology, the focus is on business outcomes and usability on the floor. Wirthlin walks through how their system simplifies receiving and shipping workflows, reduces costly errors, and delivers re...
May 04, 2026•16 min
Welcome to our 700th episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. For this episode, we are going to Yale, forklifts that is. Kevin chats with leaders from Yale Lift Truck Technologies live at MODEX 2026. Featured guests include Brad Long, Kevin McWilliams, and Kyle Smart. They share how Yale is expanding beyond traditional lift trucks into broader warehouse automation solutions. From safer forklift environments to faster deliveries and easier automation starts, the message is clear: modern warehouse au...
May 01, 2026•13 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. Kevin chats with Kait Peterson of Locus Robotics live from MODEX 2026. The conversation centers on Locus Array, a new autonomous system built to move beyond pick-assist robotics. Peterson explains how Array was built to answer those demands while working within standard racking and tote environments. This episode offers a close look at where fulfillment automation is heading. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...
Apr 29, 2026•15 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Christoph Buchmann of iAutomate and Rueben Scriven of Interact Analysis. Together, they break down what they saw at MODEX 2026 and LogiMAT. The discussion goes beyond show-floor hype and focuses on what warehouse operators actually care about right now. For leaders evaluating automation, this episode offers a grounded look at where the market is heading and what matters most in real operations. Follow us on LinkedIn and...
Apr 27, 2026•30 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Eric Ricardo, VP of Operations at DHL eCommerce. Eric breaks down how DHL eCommerce operates within the broader DHL network and how it connects retailers to end consumers. The conversation centers on parcel throughput optimization, network design, and the balance between automation and labor. Eric shares how DHL moves millions of packages daily, manages peak demand fluctuations, and plans years in advance to maintain speed and consis...
Apr 22, 2026•36 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Dr. Stephen Neel of Lineage about what it really takes to manage food safely at scale. Lineage operates one of the world’s largest temperature-controlled warehouse networks, but this conversation makes it clear they see themselves as much more than cold storage. Dr. Neel walks through how food behaves differently from other products, why microclimates matter, and how traceability is reshaping operations. More importantly, he introduc...
Apr 20, 2026•43 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Mike Ross, President of the Franklin County Area Development Corporation (FCADC). Ross has spent over 40 years in economic development and walks through how Franklin County, Pennsylvania, became a true logistics hub. They get into what actually drives that kind of growth. It’s not just location. It’s infrastructure, long-term planning, and knowing how to land the right projects at the right time. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . S...
Apr 15, 2026•35 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Dave Harriger, CEO and Founder of Swifthouse, about the evolution of his 3PL business and the journey to implementing a new WMS. Based just outside Philadelphia, Swifthouse supports e-commerce brands with fulfillment services from pick and pack to shipping and tracking. Dave shares how early growth, major client shifts, and operational challenges forced him to rethink his strategy. The conversation explores why defining your niche, b...
Apr 13, 2026•34 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Art Eldred, SVP, Mark Dickinson, SVP and General Manager at Attabotics, and Bruce Robbins, President and Founder of Lafayette Engineering. The conversation centers on Attabotics’ return to the market through a partnership with Lafayette . Together, they explore what went wrong, what remains strong, and how the technology is evolving. More importantly, they break down how dense storage, rapid access, and flexible deployment models are...
Apr 10, 2026•42 min
Kevin chats with Max Cao, Co-founder and CEO of Jacobi Robotics, and Pete Allen, who wears many hats, including serving as a Board Adviser for Jacobi. Together, they discuss long-standing challenges of tackling mixed-case palletizing in warehouse operations. Jacobi Robotics enables robots to handle complex, real-world case flows without requiring massive infrastructure changes. The conversation explores how Jacobi is bridging the gap between research and real deployment, why brownfield environme...
Apr 08, 2026•37 min
