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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 353: Spot AI

SPOT AI is a camera system that helps businesses leverage video footage to improve safety, security, and efficiency. By detecting areas of improvement early on, companies can save time and resources and reduce operational costs – ultimately leading to increased profits and customer satisfaction. In this episode of The New Warehouse, Sud Bhatija, co-founder of SPOT AI, discusses how intelligence dashboards can identify potential bottlenecks, provide training opportunities and improve collaboratio...

Jan 25, 202329 min

EP 352: Hopstack

The New Warehouse welcomes Vivek Singh, Co-Founder of Hopstack, a software platform that automates and optimizes warehouse operations. Vivek founded Hopsack to bridge the gap between legacy systems and new software for modern e-commerce businesses by creating an open digital operating system that is agile enough to accommodate omnichannel strategies. Hopstack ensures its software meets the complexity introduced via automation in fulfillment operations, such as pre-built integration capabilities ...

Jan 23, 202332 min

EP 351: Powerfleet

Scott Walker, VP of Supply Chain Product Management at Powerfleet, joins The New Warehouse podcast to discuss their people-powered IoT solutions for multiple industries. They provide businesses with actionable insights that can increase safety and sustainability while making team members happier. With real-time asset visibility, route optimization, predictive service scheduling, condition monitoring, enhanced training opportunities, and more, Powerfleet makes it easier to take complete control o...

Jan 18, 202327 min

EP 350: A2Z Drone Delivery

The New Warehouse welcomes Evan Hertafeld, Co-Founder of A2Z Drone Delivery. A2Z Drone Delivery develops cutting-edge technology to provide tailored solutions for their customers, allowing them to extend beyond what was previously thought possible in this space. They recently collaborated on humanitarian efforts to deliver food and supplies to otherwise unreachable areas impacted by catastrophic storms. Be sure to tune in to find out when we will see drones delivering packages on a large scale a...

Jan 16, 202330 min

EP 349: Fulfillment IQ

In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by Ninaad Acharya and Dan Coll of Fulfillment IQ to discuss their journey in the fulfillment world and how they are now solving the fulfillment world's problems. They dive deep into some of the most common problems they are seeing and what they think is exciting about the future of fulfillment. Be sure to check out their podcast as well called eCom Logistics Podcast. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...

Jan 11, 20231 hr

EP 348: Fernish and Supply Chain Circularity

In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by Kristin Toth of Fernish to discuss their unique operational approach as they fulfill customer's furniture rental orders and ensure that they are refurbishing items to last for multiple uses. Learn more about their circular supply chain and how they put a spin on the furniture world on this episode of the podcast. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...

Jan 09, 202342 min

EP 347: Caja Robotics

Dr. Ilan Cohen, the Chairman, and CEO at Caja Robotics, returns to The New Warehouse to discuss robotics solutions for logistics and material handling space. Caja Robotics is an Israeli-based company with a presence in the US and coming soon to Europe. Kevin and Ilan discuss the company's product roadmap and how software can help increase flexibility. Be sure to listen to Dr. Ilan Cohen's ideas on improving efficiency at picking stations and working with customers to customize solutions for omni...

Jan 04, 202339 min

EP 346: Fulfilld

In this episode host Kevin Lawton is joined by Tony Ingham of Fulfilld to discuss their warehouse management orchestration system. They discuss how it is utilizing machine learning, the variability of that machine learning and their new handheld devices which utilizes digital twin technology to take your warehouse operation to the next level. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...

Jan 02, 202330 min

EP 345: eThium at MODEX 2022

In addition to being generous booth neighbors with snacks and coffee, eThium offers a wide range of lithium-ion technology solutions specifically designed for material handling operations. Arvind Kolhar is the program manager for eThium, and he sat down with The New Warehouse to discuss lithium-ion in warehousing and the benefits in the material handling industry. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...

Dec 28, 202214 min

EP 344: Universal Robots at MODEX 2022

Universal Robots joins this week’s episode of The New Warehouse podcast to discuss how their robotic solutions improve the world one cobot at a time. Joe Campbell is the Senior Manager of Applications Development and Strategic Marketing at Universal Robots. Joe shares insights on the industry and how simplifying the adoption of automation is helping smaller and medium-sized businesses. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...

Dec 26, 202216 min

EP 343: Newcastle Systems

This week's episode of The New Warehouse brings you John O’Kelly, President and Founder of Newcastle Systems. Newcastle Systems provides innovative solutions for efficiency improvement in warehouse and distribution environments through mobile power, which enables people to move their computers, printers, scanners, and tablets around the warehouse. The New Warehouse uses the carts in our micro fulfillment center, and we love them. So be sure to tune in to learn about Newcastle Systems, including ...

Dec 21, 202239 min

EP 342: Product Labeling with Loftware

Loftware is a software company that has been around for 35 years and specializes in label operations. Josh Roffman, SVP of Marketing and Product Management at Loftware, joins this episode of The New Warehouse to tell us about the importance of label operations in the supply chain. Josh discusses the evolution of labels and how businesses of all sizes can leverage Loftware’s software to drive consistent labeling throughout their supply chains. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...

Dec 19, 202228 min

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
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