In this episode host Kevin Lawton talks to author Peter Christian. Peter has an extensive background in industrial engineering, operations and strategic planning. He is the author of "What about the Vermin Problem?" and "Influences and Influencers". We talk about his background, experiences and also about facility design. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...
Dec 09, 2020•43 min
In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by John Conte of Conte Logistics. They discuss John's book "The ABC's of Supply Chain and Logistics", career advice and insights on transportation management systems (TMS). Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Dec 07, 2020•46 min
In this episode host Kevin Lawton talks to Francois Jaffres of Noviland. They discuss what Noviland is, how the cloud sourcing platform works and also sourcing trends during the pandemic. For a $20 credit at Noviland use promo code TNW20 Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...
Dec 02, 2020•31 min
In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by Jen Ward who is the Offering Manager for Mobility Solutions at Peak-Ryzex. We discuss how mobility solutions have changed since COVID, how their business and others have adapted and also a focus on UV-C light technology for sanitizing purposes. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...
Nov 30, 2020•45 min
In this episode host Kevin Lawton talks to Jonathan Wright, Global Head Cognitive Process Reengineering, of IBM. They discuss cognitive process reengineering, breaking down silos and utilizing AI to help improve the supply chain. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Nov 25, 2020•32 min
In this episode host Kevin Lawton talks to Tracy Hansen of ProGlove. They discuss ProGlove's wearable solution, disruptive innovation and industry 4.0. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Nov 23, 2020•43 min
In this episode, host Kevin Lawton talks to Dave Baiocchi of Resonant Dealer Services for the Material Handling Wholesaler December 2020 cover story. They discuss factory stores vs. independent dealers, impacts to the market and what it means for customers. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...
Nov 19, 2020•25 min
In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by Mark Wheeler of Zebra Technologies. They discuss impacts of COVID, proper sanitizing of devices, best pandemic practices and also their recently released Food Safety Supply Chain Vision Study. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Nov 16, 2020•31 min
In this episode host Kevin Lawton talks to Roger Sands the CEO of Wyebot. They discuss what Wyebot does, how to optimize your network and network in the warehouse. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Nov 11, 2020•31 min
In this episode host Kevin Lawton talks to Tim Wittig of Enersys. They discuss the motive power branch of Enersys, impacts of the pandemic to the battery industry and also new technology. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Nov 09, 2020•27 min
In this episode Kevin Lawton talks to Brad Gossard of Regal Conveying. They discuss how conveying has changed along with material handling in the last 10 years and how automation through conveyors can help with your facility's social distancing. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Nov 04, 2020•25 min
In this episode host Kevin Lawton talks to Chris Galindo who is the CEO of SCI, a Canadian based 3PL. They discuss how their 3PL became one of Canada's largest and some of the impacts the pandemic has had on the Canadian business landscape. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Nov 02, 2020•30 min
In this episode host Kevin Lawton talks to Dr. Sankalp Arora who is the Chief Robotics Engineer at Gather AI. They discuss Gather AI's inventory management software, how the idea came to be and also the versatility of the platform. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Oct 29, 2020•26 min
In this episode, host Kevin Lawton is joined by Matt Yearling who is the CEO and President at PINC. They discuss PINC's yard management solution which is the #1 YMS on the market. Learn more about how a YMS works and how PINC's YMS can help to optimize your operation from the outside in. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...
Oct 26, 2020•45 min
In this episode host Kevin Lawton talks to Josh Cloer of Mobile Industrial Robots at MODEX 2020. They discuss MiR's autonomous, collaborative and open platform, what MODEX attendees are most interested in and also safety measures that are being put in place with AMRs. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...
Oct 21, 2020•13 min
In this episode, host Kevin Lawton talks to Martin McVicar of Combilift and Nathan Bivans of FORT Robotics about the current state of automation. This is an extension of the November 2020 cover story from Material Handling Wholesaler. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Oct 19, 2020•40 min
In this episode, host Kevin Lawton talks to Ranga Bodla of Oracle's NetSuite about their supply chain offerings, impacts of COVID on supply chains and the concept of reshoring. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Oct 15, 2020•31 min
In this episode, host Kevin Lawton talks to Art Eldred of VARGO Solutions about their WES system called COFE, differences between WES, WMS and WCS and also trends during COVID. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Oct 12, 2020•34 min
In this episode, host Kevin Lawton talks to John Tillison of A. Duie Pyle. They discuss Pyle's history, current trends in trucking, sustainability in trucking and also how to better optimize loads. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Oct 07, 2020•37 min
In this episode, host Kevin Lawton talks to the found of the Mobile Robot Guide, Mike Oitzman. They discuss Mike's background, how the Mobile Robot Guide got started and the latest 2020 Warehouse Solution Buyer's Guide. Get the Warehouse Solution Buyer's Guide here and use promo code WAREHOUSEPOD10 for 10% off. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...
Oct 05, 2020•27 min
In this episode, Kevin Lawton talks to Emily Soloby and Rebecca Butao who are featured in the October 2020 cover story for Material Handling Wholesaler, A Salute to Women in Material Handling. Emily is a former podcast guest, host of her own Hazard Girls podcast, founder of Juno Jones Shoes and co-owner of AAA School of Trucking. Rebecca is the National Account Manager at Hannibal Industries. We discuss their journeys to become material handling professionals and also adversity they faced along ...
Sep 30, 2020•40 min
In this episode, host Kevin Lawton talks to Pedro Pachuca of Semtech Corporation. They discuss their LoRa technology, asset tracking, their partnership with Pallet Alliance for the IntelliPallet and also how their technology has been used to help with COVID related issues. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...
Sep 28, 2020•24 min
In this episode, host Kevin Lawton talks to Andrew Kelley of Boxlock. They discuss Boxlock's product offering and how it helps secure packages in a contact-less way throughout the supply chain. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Sep 23, 2020•25 min
In this episode, host Kevin Lawton talks to Matthew Caito of Butler University's Lacy School of Business about the current state of education, what students are interested in and his prior experience. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Sep 21, 2020•31 min
In this episode, host Kevin Lawton talks to Aldo McLean, professor of Engineering Management at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, during MODEX 2020. They talk about what types of courses he teaches in the logistics realm, what students are interested in and also his impressions from MODEX. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...
Sep 16, 2020•18 min
In this episode host Kevin Lawton connect with Fergal Glynn twice! They connect initially at MODEX right before the pandemic hit and then reconnect just recently to discuss what has changed since MODEX and how their business is doing. They discuss Shopify's acquisition, the expansion of Chuck's capabilities, flexibility and how business has changed due to the pandemic. Join 6 River Systems for FLOW 2020 on September 16th and 17th to hear from 40 different speakers on fulfillment, logistics and a...
Sep 14, 2020•35 min
In this episode, host Kevin Lawton talks to Mike Kinder Co-Founder and CEO of Veryable. They discuss Veryable's on demand staffing model, the labor market during the pandemic and also how Industry 4.0 will impact the labor market. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Sep 09, 2020•28 min
In this episode, host Kevin Lawton talks to Tony Pelli of BSI. They discuss increase in theft in the supply chain due to the pandemic and specifically about theft of PPE. They also get into some examples of theft and how to prevent it. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Sep 07, 2020•28 min
In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by President and CEO of AutoGuide Mobile Robots, Rob Sullivan, at MODEX 2020. They discuss AutoGuide's origins, hardware, software and what the future holds in Rob's eyes. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Sep 02, 2020•15 min
In this episode, host Kevin Lawton is joined by the President of Brother Mobile Solutions, Dave Crist. They discuss their new TD-4 series, connectivity flexibility and their hardware as a service program. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show
Aug 31, 2020•22 min