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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.

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Episodes

EP 341: Berkshire Grey at MODEX 2022

Live from the booth at MODEX, Berkshire Grey joins this episode of The New Warehouse to discuss some of their new products. Berkshire Gray provides robotic automation for supply chain and warehouse applications, including e-commerce fulfillment, store replenishment, and back-of-store tasks. The company designs solutions to help customers solve labor challenges by increasing efficiency and reducing the need for manual labor. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...

Dec 14, 202214 min

EP 340: ROEQ at MODEX 2022

In this bite-size episode of The New Warehouse, Michael Hansen, Co-founder and Managing Director at ROEQ, joins Kevin to discuss how ROEQ enhances Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR). ROEQ is an innovative leader in the standard mobile robotic equipment industry, dedicated to creating well-engineered solutions for a wide range of autonomous mobile robotics applications. They specialize in offering carts and roller and lift modules that maximize the productivity and flexibility of AMRs. Follow us on L...

Dec 13, 202213 min

EP 339: HomeRoots

CEO and founder of HomeRoots, Gil Bar-Lev joins this week’s episode of The New Warehouse to discuss offering a business-to-business (B2B) shopping and fulfillment experience that matches business-to-consumer (B2C). HomeRoots is a B2B selling platform for furniture, lighting, and home decor manufacturers interested in selling in the North American market. HomeRoots strives to provide an informative, simple, and secure way to make the B2B online shopping experience as convenient and easy as B2C. F...

Dec 07, 202239 min

EP 338: UgoWork at MODEX 2022

In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by Stephan Dumont and JeanFrancois Marchand of UgoWork at MODEX 2022. They discuss lithium ion batteries and their energy as a service business model. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show

Dec 05, 202216 min

EP 337: Kindred at MODEX 2022

Kindred, part of Ocado Group, joins The New Warehouse podcast at MODEX 2022 to share how their robotics solutions improve productivity. With a focus on all different aspects of fulfillment center operations, Kindred strives to enhance the human worker through AI robotic solutions. Since Kindred began deploying robots in 2017, its robotic solutions have completed over 500 million transactions for companies like Gap, J.Crew, and Under Armour. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...

Nov 30, 202217 min

EP 336: Boston Dynamics

Perhaps you know Boston Dynamics from their viral videos of dancing robot dogs or their humanoid robot that moves with human-like agility. Did you know they developed a robotic solution to automate container unloading? On this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Nicolas De Keijser, Director of Sales at Boston Dynamics, shares how their robotic solutions perform undesirable tasks in environments that can be unsafe for humans. Be sure to listen to find out how and why Boston Dynamics took on the...

Nov 28, 202226 min

EP 355: New Gen Architects

If you want to scale your business or add tools to your warehouse, you will want to tune in to this episode. The New Warehouse welcomes Kimberlee Owens, Principal Architect for New Gen Architects. New Gen Architects focuses on supply chain transformation and finding the right end-to-end solutions to increase productivity and optimize supply chains. Kevin and Kimberlee discuss warehouse tools and how to select the right ones for your operation, and what happens if you don’t. Follow us on LinkedIn...

Nov 23, 202231 min

EP 334: Baker Industrial at MODEX 2022

In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by Joe Rooney of Baker Industrial at MODEX 2022. They discuss how Baker is expanding within the racking industry, how racking is changing and the impacts that demand is having on space utilization and how companies are dealing with this challenge. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...

Nov 21, 202220 min

Episode 333: RGo Robotics

On this week’s episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, we welcome Amir Bousani, Co-Founder and CEO of RGo Robotics. RGo Robotics provides AGVs, AMRs, and last-mile delivery robots the ability to navigate autonomously in various environments through their AI-Powered Perception Engine. Amir and Kevin discuss why it is essential for robotics to see and understand their settings to work collaboratively within the warehouse. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...

Nov 19, 202226 min

EP 332: Green Cubes Technologies

On this special episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, we get an education on Lithium 101 with Robin Schneider, Director of Marketing at Green Cubes Technologies. Green Cubes is a power technology provider for customer OEM batteries, batteries for stationary equipment like data centers, and the motive business that makes batteries and chargers for material handling equipment and ground support equipment you would find at airports. If you are curious about lithium-ion batteries and what they can d...

Nov 11, 202229 min

EP 331: Mujin at MODEX 2022

Welcome to today’s episode of the New Warehouse, where we welcome Josh Cloer, Director of Sales at Mujin Corp. Mujin operates globally but is relatively new to the U.S. market. They specialize in robotics technology, specifically in the warehouse space, and believe in robots taking on dirty and dangerous tasks so humans can perform more creative work. In this episode, Josh and Kevin discuss the MujinController and how far robotics has come in advancing warehouse operations. Follow us on LinkedIn...

Nov 09, 202220 min

EP 330: Hoj Innovations

Tim Hoj, CEO of Hoj Innovations, joins Kevin on today’s episode of The New Warehouse podcast to discuss everything from micro-fulfillment to how Hoj Innovations can increase fulfillment rates from 30% - 50%. Hoj Innovations has been offering material handling solutions and improving fulfillment operations for nearly sixty years. Tim describes the company as a diverse material-handling company offering services, hardware, software, data automation, and engineered solutions. You won’t want to miss...

Nov 07, 202239 min

EP 329: Third Wave Automation

In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by Mike Myers of Third Wave Automation to discuss how they are automating forklifts, they reception they received at MODEX and why their multi-mode approach to automation is a differentiator. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show

Nov 02, 202230 min

EP 328: FORT Robotics at MODEX 2022

In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by David Sullivan and Mike Zipperer of Fort Robotics at MODEX 2022. They discuss the importance of safety and security when it comes to robotics in the warehouse and how Fort Robotics is helping to ensure these are in place. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...

Oct 31, 202219 min

EP 327: Siena Analytics at MODEX 2022

Kevin's guest today is John Dwinell, founder of Siena Analytics. Siena Analytics is a software company that primarily operates within the four walls of the warehouse. Siena can capture and harness tremendous amounts of data so that warehouses can make better decisions in terms of automation and even suppliers. Kevin and John discuss the value of collecting and analyzing data in the warehouse space and how it will impact the future of warehousing. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the s...

Oct 26, 202217 min

Episode 326: ePicker at MODEX 2022

In this episode, Kevin sits down with Jason Bratton, President at ePicker, to discuss material handling solutions. ePicker provides a full line of material handling equipment like stackers, pallet jacks, AGVs, and access vehicles. ePicker prides itself on doing things a little differently to provide an elite product to its consumers. In addition, Jason believes their understanding of what their customers need and post-sale support are just a few qualities that make them different from other supp...

Oct 24, 202215 min

Episode 325: Zebra's Vision Study

On this episode of the new warehouse podcast, Mark Wheeler, Director of Supply Chain Solutions at Zebra, joins Kevin to discuss the results of Zebra’s vision study. They discuss both sides of the results from warehouse associates to leaders in organizations giving an interesting take on each topic. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...

Oct 19, 202226 min

Episode 324: Smart Warehousing and Big Data

Welcome to the New Warehouse podcast. If you are curious about big data in warehousing, this is the episode for you. Today, we're excited to have Learie Hercules, aka “Herc” and CTO at Smart Warehousing, on the show. Smart Warehousing is a company that leverages big data infrastructure and machine learning to optimize the movement of products from A to B across its thirty-eight warehouses. Kevin and Herc discuss how cloud-based data storage and big data drive innovation in the warehousing space....

Oct 17, 202234 min

EP 323: Made4Net at MODEX 2022

Live from the booth at MODEX 2022, Amit Levy, Executive Vice President of Customer Solutions and Strategy at Made4Net, joins Kevin on this episode of the New Warehouse. Made4Net is a leading provider of warehouse management systems (WMS). They have developed additional supply chain execution components, such as dynamic route planning, which optimizes last-mile delivery. In this episode, Kevin and Amit discuss WMS trends and how Made4Net plans to stay ahead of the competition. Follow us on Linked...

Oct 12, 202219 min

Episode 322: JLT Mobile Computers at MODEX 2022

Welcome to this week’s episode of The New Warehouse from MODEX 2022. Kevin’s guest is Glenn Lundgren, US Regional Sales Director for JLT Mobile Computers. JLT is a Swedish company focusing on ruggedized computers for the material handling industry. By designing devices to promote safety and enhance productivity in harsh environments, JLT addresses an immediate need for forklift computers, manufacturing plants, food processing facilities, and more. With a global footprint, JLT is committed to pro...

Oct 10, 202226 min

Episode 321: Plus One Robotics

If you love talking warehouses and robotics, this episode is for you. Erik Nieves, founder of Plus One Robotics and industrial roboticist, joins Kevin for today’s episode of the New Warehouse podcast. Plus One Robotics provides 3D and AI-powered vision software that helps robots perform better in warehouses and other factory settings. Erik and Kevin discuss how this technology is being used to improve accuracy and efficiency to meet eCommerce's demands. Erik shares his insights on the future of ...

Oct 05, 202235 min

Episode 320: Improving Safety with Lopos

Warehouse safety is always a top priority, and today Kevin is joined by Peter Van Roosbroeck, Chief Commercial Officer at Lopos, to talk about their innovative collision warning system. Their product, LoposAlert, is a 360-degree collision warning system designed to reduce forklift incidents. Kevin and Peter discuss the company's history, its products, and the future of collision warning systems. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...

Oct 03, 202228 min

Episode 319: Smart Packing with Paccurate

In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by James Malley of Paccuate to discuss the large opportunity for companies to use accurate packaging and how the Paccurate system is an easy way for companies to reduce this waste and save money at the same time. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...

Sep 28, 202224 min

EP 318: PorterLogic Automates Inventory Management

In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by Jonathan Porter of PorterLogic. They discuss the problem that Jonathan saw with out of the box systems and how he came to create PorterLogic to solve this problem. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show

Sep 26, 202233 min

EP 317: Hannibal Industries at MODEX 2022

In this episode host Kevin Lawton talks to Eric Andres of Hannibal Industries at MODEX 2022 about racking trends and how to optimize warehousing space to increase capacity. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show

Sep 21, 202219 min

EP 316: Ideal Warehouse at MODEX 2022

In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by Dirk Seis of Ideal Warehouse at MODEX 2022. They discuss how Ideal Warehouse is focused on making warehouses safer and their new offerings which are a ground mounted trailer support, Atomik Air and the SLIDE-effect dock bumper. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...

Sep 19, 202216 min

EP 315: Sparck Technologies at MODEX 2022

In this episode host Kevin Lawton talks to Mike Kanoza of Sparck Technologies at MODEX 2022 about their transition from Quadient Packaging and how their automated packaging solutions are helping operations become more efficient. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show

Sep 14, 202216 min

EP 314: The New Peak with 6 River Systems

In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by John Evans of 6 River Systems to talk about the new peak, how companies are preparing for their peaks and how 6 River Systems can help to address some of the challenges of peak season. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show

Sep 12, 202253 min

EP 313: Zebra Technologies at MODEX 2022

In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by Todd Boone of Zebra Technologies at MODEX 2022. They discuss how Zebra is helping companies understand the importance of embracing technology in every step of their warehouse processes and they discuss the new WS50 wearable device. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...

Sep 07, 202216 min

EP 312: U Turn Transport

In this episode host Kevin Lawton talks to Aaron Smith of U Turn Transport about building his transportation business after being incarcerated and his efforts to help other incarcerated individuals build their own trucking business after release. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show

Sep 05, 202223 min
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