At ProMat 2025, Kevin chats with Doug Schuchart of Beckhoff Automation and Craig Henry of Murrelektronik , two leaders from the CSS (Conveyor & Sortation Systems) Industry Group of MHI , to explore what digital transformation means in warehousing. Their lively conversation unpacks the gap between aspiration and execution, diving deep into how companies can take meaningful steps toward better data visibility, predictive maintenance, and long-term ROI. From hard-earned lessons to surprising in...
May 19, 2025•23 min
Continuing the annual Manifest tradition, Kevin chats with Gary Allen, Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence at Ryder. With over 35 years in the industry, Gary brings a deep perspective on how warehouse operations have transformed from the early days of manual processes to today’s AI-driven, analytics-optimized environments. Ryder, widely known for its fleet, is also the second-largest warehouse provider in North America. In this episode, Gary shares how Ryder embraces data, automation, and ...
May 14, 2025•27 min
In today’s episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Ravindra Pandey. Pandey is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the Indian Army and a recent MBA graduate from Hult International Business School. Together, they explore the intersection of military logistics and modern supply chain management. Drawing from two decades of service and leadership within India’s vast defense network, Pandey shares insights into military warehousing, transportation logistics, and the emerging logistics l...
May 12, 2025•39 min
In this special Mother’s Day episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Lisa and Ty Evenson, the dynamic mother-son duo behind EvoBox . Based in South Carolina and Utah, EvoBox is a 3PL fulfillment provider that grew from a small family-run warehouse into a thriving business serving around 50 clients nationwide. What started as a side project evolved into a full-scale operation thanks to their commitment to trust, personalization, and operational excellence. In this episode, they exp...
May 11, 2025•43 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, hosted by Kevin Lawton, we dive into the complexities of operating and maintaining deep freezer warehouses. Recorded at MHI headquarters, Kevin is joined by Matt Rivenbark, VP of Sales and Marketing at Gebhardt Intralogistics, and Steve Wilson, Account Executive at Slate River Systems (SRSI). They discuss crucial elements for planning cold storage facilities, the challenges of labor and equipment, and the importance of using advanced technology and a...
May 08, 2025•27 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Chris Lucas, founder and CEO of Lucas Solutions, a startup built around helping emerging brands grow through better 3PL relationships, compliance-focused software, and real operational support. From accounting at KPMG to hedge funds to fulfillment floors, Chris shares the unfiltered story behind launching his own company, learning from failure, and embracing the unexpected. This episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the jou...
May 07, 2025•37 min
Join host Kevin Lawton on The New Warehouse Podcast as he sits down with Scott Reid, VP of Sales at Fives Intralogistics, to discuss the concept of right sizing automation in the warehousing industry. They explore what right sizing automation means, the challenges it presents, and how companies can effectively plan for both current and future automation needs. Tune in to gain insights on modular, scalable automation solutions and their impact on labor and facility management. Learn why adopting ...
May 06, 2025•26 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Roch LeFrancois, Director of Distribution at Tenaquip, a Canadian industrial supply distributor known for its wide-ranging catalog and focus on customer service. Roch shares how his passion for technology and operations has shaped his leadership journey across grocery, pharma, real estate, and distribution. With over 180,000 SKUs, automation challenges, and sky-high customer expectations, he emphasizes the importance of adaptability,...
May 05, 2025•37 min
Join Kevin from The New Warehouse as he sits down with Zach Steck, Market Specialist for Material Handling at Pepperl+Fuchs, and Phil Varley, CTO at Tenivus from the MHI Headquarters. This insightful discussion explores the integration of AI and robotics into conveyor systems, focusing on AI applications, quality control, predictive maintenance, and industry trends. Gain valuable insights into how AI and advanced sensor technologies can optimize your warehouse operations, enhance productivity, a...
May 02, 2025•46 min
In this special episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Kristi Montgomery, VP of Innovation, Research, and Development at Kenco Logistics, and Mel Alwood, Regional VP of Operations at Neovia Logistics, to preview the upcoming WERC Conference taking place June 8–11, 2025, in New Orleans. Hosted by the Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC), the conference centers on one powerful theme: Leading with Vision. Kristi and Mel share how this year’s focus mirrors the realities of...
May 01, 2025•39 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Brien Downie, President of Holman Logistics, a family-owned third-party logistics company that has been operating continuously since 1864. Brien shares Holman's remarkable 161-year history, its values-driven leadership style, and why a people-first culture has been the company’s "secret sauce." From investing in employee development to supporting long-term customer partnerships, Holman Logistics proves that success in logistics isn’t...
Apr 30, 2025•41 min
Welcome to another episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Adrian Betts, founder of Xpandur, a firm specializing in supply chain execution consulting. Drawing on decades of experience across distribution, transportation, and technology, Adrian shares how Xpandur helps companies execute more efficiently, not just design a better strategy. From fixing warehouse workflows to managing tech implementation, Xpandur brings pragmatic, boots-on-the-ground guidance to companies strugg...
Apr 28, 2025•37 min
In Today's episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin broadcasts live from Manifest with Marc Gorlin, CEO and founder of Roadie. Marc shares the origin story of Roadie and how it’s transforming last-mile logistics. The conversation covers Roadie’s community-driven model, its evolution into cross-dock and big & bulky delivery, and the company’s mission to deliver everything from iPhone chargers to grills with the same convenience and speed. With 50 cross-dock hubs planned by the end of the y...
Apr 23, 2025•23 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where we welcome guest Darryl Nelson, Principal and Practice Lead at Supply Chain Alliance. With a background rooted in hands-on operational leadership, Darryl shares what makes operational consultants valuable in today’s complex warehousing environment. The conversation highlights key warehousing challenges for 2025, how proactive assessments and turnaround projects work, and why real-world experience matters when engaging a consulting partn...
Apr 21, 2025•37 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where logistics legend Jim Tompkins, Chairman of Tompkins Ventures, joins the show. With over 50 years in the industry, Jim shares lessons from his early days in warehousing and consulting, his role in shaping the profession, and how disruption has become the new normal. The conversation focuses on a new era of global logistics strategy, where adaptability, agility, and optionality are more essential than optimization. From reshoring and near...
Apr 16, 2025•47 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin sits down with Ryan Kirklewski, Director of Software Product Management at Dematic. Known globally for its material handling automation, Dematic is now making bold strides into software innovation. Ryan shares how Dematic's software platform offers adaptable, intelligent solutions to help customers manage and scale their warehouse operations more efficiently. Furthermore, this conversation explores the software renaissance within ...
Apr 14, 2025•37 min
Welcome to this special panel episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded live at ProMat 2025 in Chicago. In this episode, host Kevin moderates a conversation with leaders from Nucor , Big Joe Forklifts , and David J. Joseph Company (DJJ) to explore the evolving role of sustainability in the warehouse and the material-handling industry. Panelists include Luke Johnson, Sustainability Supervisor at Nucor; Daniel Aguirre, Commercial Director at Nucor’s Warehouse Division; Martin Boyd, Chief Mark...
Apr 09, 2025•46 min
Welcome to another episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded live at Manifest 2025 . In this episode, Kevin speaks with Shelly Nirvelli, Vice President of Business Development for Packaging at DHL Supply Chain. DHL Supply Chain is a DHL Group division focusing on comprehensive solutions like warehousing, transportation, and packaging. The conversation zeroes in on the role of smart packaging as a competitive differentiator. Shelly breaks down how DHL helps brands rethink packaging—from desi...
Apr 07, 2025•25 min
Broadcasting from inside ColdTrack's Edison, NJ, freezer, this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast dives into the intricate details of cold chain fulfillment. Chilling with Kevin is Luke Vaccaro, Chief Operating Officer of ColdTrack. ColdTrack provides cold chain fulfillment specializing in direct-to-consumer (DTC) frozen and refrigerated shipping. If you've ever wondered how frozen food shows up perfectly packed on your doorstep, this episode delivers the answers. Follow us on LinkedIn and You...
Apr 04, 2025•38 min
Inventory accuracy can make or break warehouse efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall operational performance. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, we speak with Jim Mass , Rajiv J Gandhi , and Mouhyemen Khan from Sientis , a Nokia venture, about their Autonomous Inventory Monitoring Service (AIMS), recently rebranded to Sientis . Sientis leverages drone technology to streamline warehouse operations, significantly improving inventory accuracy, efficiency, and ROI. By deploying d...
Apr 02, 2025•18 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, host Kevin Lawton speaks with Andrew Sutton, Senior Director of Fulfillment Operations at Dr. Squatch; the popular men’s personal care brand. Known for its witty marketing and commitment to natural ingredients, Dr. Squatch has exploded in popularity across direct-to-consumer (D2C) and retail channels. Andrew shares how his career evolved from a seasonal customer service rep to leading fulfillment strategy at one of the fastest-growing brands in the m...
Mar 31, 2025•31 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, host Kevin speaks with Allison Meyers, Director of Marketing and Communications at Fives Intralogistics, and Brian Keiger, Chief Commercial Officer at ConveyCo Technologies, about sustainability in the warehouse industry. Representing the Conveyor Sortation Solutions Group and the Mobile Automation Group of MHI respectively, Allison and Brian discuss the challenges organizations face in implementing sustainable practices. They explore how companies c...
Mar 27, 2025•31 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast featuring Charles Cushing, Founder of StartOps, a specialized community for supply chain, CX, and finance operators at omnichannel brands. In this conversation, Charles shares how his past experiences managing operations at a fast-growing e-commerce startup led him to build a network to provide operators with critical peer-to-peer insights. StartOps addresses common issues in operations, from vendor selection to career development, by connecti...
Mar 26, 2025•32 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin welcomes Marinus Bouwman, Product Manager and Business Development Lead at KNAPP, to discuss the role of master data in warehouse automation. KNAPP, a global leader in intelligent automation solutions, has pioneered advancements in data-driven automation for industries like food retail, healthcare, and general logistics. Tune in to hear Bouwman share insights into how high-quality data fuels automation, why master data often gets overlooked, an...
Mar 24, 2025•33 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin sits down with Bill Wappler, CEO of Surgere, and Dave Russler Senior Manager at Trane Technologies to discuss how their partnership is transforming supply chain visibility. Surgere, an IOT technology company, and Trane Technologies, a global leader in climate solutions, have come together to tackle one of the biggest challenges in logistics—knowing exactly where products and components are at any given moment. Their collaboration improves effic...
Mar 19, 2025•32 min
The world of logistics is changing fast, and nowhere is that more evident than in retail return logistics. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin sits down with Bill Thayer, Founder and CEO of Fillogic, and Chris Long, SVP of Technology at Loop Returns, live from Manifest 2025 . They discuss how their companies are reshaping the returns process, making it more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...
Mar 17, 2025•28 min
It's no secret that the material handling world has evolved dramatically in the last few years. With more technology than ever before being utilized in the material handling space the way to create awareness around what is happening has changed as well. In this originally live podcast Kevin was joined by Ashton Maxfield, President & Founder of Master Plan Communications, to discuss how PR and marketing have evolved along with the material handling industry. Ashton saw the evolution coming an...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 6 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin sits down with Andre Luecht, Global Strategy Lead at Zebra Technologies; Mark Delaney, Mobility Solutions Leader at Körber Supply Chain; and Mark Butler, Global Partner Management Manager at Zebra Technologies. Zebra, known for its barcode printers and scanners, has expanded significantly, incorporating AI, RFID, robotics, and machine vision technologies. Körber, recognized for its comprehensive warehouse management (WMS), order management (OMS...
Mar 12, 2025•36 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast featuring Jackie Wu, Founder and CEO of Corvus Robotics. Corvus Robotics specializes in fully autonomous drone technology for warehouse inventory management. Unlike traditional methods that rely heavily on manual labor and barcode scanners, Corvus Robotics leverages advanced AI and drone technology to streamline warehouse operations. In today's conversation, Jackie shares insights into how unmanned drones effectively handle inventory discrepan...
Mar 10, 2025•26 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin welcomes Pascal Jetté, VP of Business Development at GMR Safety. They discuss the company’s latest innovations and how they are reshaping dock safety. Pascal shares insights into GMR’s approach to preventing accidents, the evolution of dock safety technologies, and the company's commitment to providing solutions that work 100% of the time. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube . Support the show...
Mar 05, 2025•27 min
