In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, host Kevin speaks with Jason Minghini, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions at Kenco, a leader in third-party logistics (3PL) solutions. Jason shares how Kenco proactively navigates tariff complexities affecting global trade and innovatively leverages automation and robotics to overcome persistent labor shortages in warehousing. They explore recent automation initiatives, including collaborations with AutoStore and GreyOrange, delivering v...
Aug 11, 2025•30 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Dale Walsh, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Roboworx. Roboworx provides tailored field service solutions for robotics fleets, working directly with OEMs, resellers, and integrators to ensure long-term uptime. From site surveys to installations, preventative maintenance, and customer success, Dale shares how Roboworx helps robotics companies scale while keeping automation performing at its best. With robotic...
Aug 06, 2025•31 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Jeff Mahler, CTO and Co-founder of Ambi Robotics. Ambi Robotics applies artificial intelligence and simulation-driven learning to solve some of the most complex challenges in logistics automation. In this episode, Jeff shares how Ambi uses a combination of deep reinforcement learning, modular design, and real-world feedback to help operations scale productivity through robotic systems. From parcel sorting to the latest innovation, Am...
Aug 04, 2025•32 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Karl Iagnemma, CEO of Vecna Robotics. Vecna Robotics enhances warehouse productivity by integrating AI-driven autonomous robots with human workers, optimizing efficiency and safety. With extensive expertise in robotics and autonomous vehicle technology, Karl discusses his transition from developing autonomous vehicles for public roads to optimizing robotic solutions within warehouse environments. A particular focus of the discussion ...
Jul 30, 2025•35 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Alex Vinden, General Manager of Light Industrial at Instawork. Instawork is a flexible staffing platform redefining how warehouses meet labor demands. Alex dives into Instawork’s tech-powered approach to temporary staffing, its role in collecting real-time labor data, and key insights from their latest State of Warehouse Labor report. As warehouses grapple with evolving labor needs and the uncertainty of tariffs, Alex b...
Jul 28, 2025•34 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with John Hantzis, Head of Operations at Streetleaf and Transportation Sector Chief for InfraGard . Streetleaf is a solar street lighting company recognized for its rapid deployment systems and storm-resilient infrastructure, primarily serving master-planned communities. John shares how Streetleaf developed a lean and adaptive warehouse strategy, built to withstand tariff volatility and unpredictable demand. He also delves into his role w...
Jul 24, 2025•22 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Knut Sandven. Sandven is the founder and CEO of Sonair, a Norway-based startup bringing new depth to robotic vision. With a background in ultrasonic sensing and two previous startups under his belt, Knut shares how Sonair is enabling warehouse robots to “see” with ultrasonic depth sensors that work in 3D. These sensors allow autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and robotic arms to detect and navigate around various types of objects, inclu...
Jul 23, 2025•24 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Charles Ickes, CEO of Bergen Logistics and CloudX Systems. With a background that began in high-end dry cleaning and led to leadership roles in fashion logistics, Charles shares how his journey shaped Bergen’s approach to global 3PL services and warehouse technology. Now operating under the Elanders Group umbrella, Bergen Logistics has grown from a regional fashion-focused provider to a worldwide network of 19 fulfillment centers—all...
Jul 21, 2025•33 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse podcast, host Kevin Lawton speaks with Derek Dryer, co-founder of Relay Distribution, a thriving e-commerce fulfillment center in Houston, Texas. Derek shares his journey from scaling operations for a fitness YouTuber's brand to co-founding Relay Distribution. They discuss the challenges and strategies of handling influencer-driven product launches, the advantages of their unique YouTube-centric marketing approach, and the impact of installing a Pio automated...
Jul 18, 2025•34 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Rodney Galeano, Founder and CEO of Loki 3PL, about his journey from overseeing massive warehouse operations to launching his own third-party logistics company. Recorded live at Supply Chain Point 2025 , Rodney opens up about the hustle, the strategy, and the sheer grit it took to launch a fully operational 3PL in under six weeks, with clients, forklifts, a WMS, and thousands of pallets ready to go. Rodney shares how his extensive ind...
Jul 17, 2025•29 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Manish Kapoor, founder and CEO of Growth Catalyst Group (GCG), a dynamic network of supply chain-focused companies helping businesses scale with technology, process, and strategy. The conversation spans the shift from traditional distribution centers to omnichannel fulfillment, adapting to global disruptions such as tariffs and pandemics, and why the best supply chains are flexible, provide visibility, and have customer needs at the ...
Jul 16, 2025•31 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Andrew Wallen, VP of Distribution and Fulfillment at ITF Group, to unpack the growing role of drop trailer solutions in warehouse operations. The ITF Group positions itself as a one-stop shop for logistics services, encompassing transportation, warehousing, and global forwarding. Andrew walks us through how drop trailer strategies are helping companies reduce dock congestion, improve labor efficiency, and better navigate unpredictabi...
Jul 14, 2025•28 min
Kevin chats with Emily Kelly, Senior Director of Operations at Zenni Optical, during this special Supply Chain Point edition of The New Warehouse Podcast. Known for its affordable eyewear and direct-to-consumer model, Zenni has evolved over its 22-year history to now include a growing contact lens business. Emily shares how Zenni is balancing innovation and stability in a volatile global logistics environment, especially as they manage a dual-channel supply chain for both glasses and contacts. F...
Jul 10, 2025•18 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Andrew Smith, Founder and CEO of Outrider, a pioneer in autonomous yard operations. It’s been five years since Andrew first joined the show , and a lot has changed, both in the industry and at Outrider. The conversation explores how the company has evolved since emerging from stealth mode, how it integrates AI and deep learning into its solution, and why the yard may be one of the most dangerous, overlooked segments in the supply cha...
Jul 09, 2025•30 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Jordan Sanders, Chief Commercial Officer at Slip Robotics. Slip has made waves in the logistics world with its ability to load or unload a 53-foot trailer in just five minutes using its autonomous SlipBots. Now, with the launch of SlipBot Plus, they’re expanding the platform’s capabilities even further, enabling highly flexible trailer configurations, safer operations, and smoother workflows. Jordan breaks down how customer feedback ...
Jul 07, 2025•33 min
Kevin chats with Nish George, CEO of Fetch Fulfillment, on this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded at Supply Chain Point 2025 . Nish’s journey from FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) fanatic to logistics disruptor is anything but typical. With a background that includes operations roles and time at Amazon, Nish brings an unconventional, systems-level mindset to the industry—one shaped as much by personal mission as professional ambition. In this conversation, he shares how d...
Jul 03, 2025•21 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Nicholas Gordon, Co-founder and COO of SIMPL Automation, a company redefining ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems) deployment. Instead of tearing out infrastructure to make way for automation, SIMPL delivers an adaptive solution that installs directly onto existing racking, cutting down on cost, disruption, and environmental waste. With 15 years of integration experience under his belt, Nicholas brings a holistic view of th...
Jul 02, 2025•29 min
Kevin chats with Wesley Parkin of Qimarox and Steve Castle of Autoquip in this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded live from ProMat 2025. Representing MHI’s Conveyor and Sortation Solutions (CSS) Industry Group , Wesley and Steve unpack key challenges and emerging solutions in material handling, especially when it comes to moving Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) between facility levels. The conversation dives deep into the CSS Group’s collaborative efforts, the growing need for smarter...
Jun 30, 2025•22 min
Welcome to this special Supply Chain Point edition of The New Warehouse Podcast. Kevin chats with Jameel Hye, a Supply Chain transformation leader at Mars and creator of a popular YouTube channel focused on developing supply chain talent. With over two decades of experience in the CPG industry and a passion for teaching, Jameel shares key lessons from his work at Mars, as well as insights from the Supply Chain Point event . The conversation spans everything from AI’s proper role in logistics to ...
Jun 27, 2025•19 min
Kevin chats with Ben Emmrich, Founder and CEO of Tusk Logistics, in this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. With experience at Google, Shippo, and deep roots in small parcel logistics, Ben brings a unique perspective on how Tusk simplifies access to a growing ecosystem of alternative parcel carriers. Designed to give shippers more control, better visibility, and meaningful cost savings, Tusk offers national infrastructure that connects shippers with both traditional regional and tech-forward ...
Jun 25, 2025•40 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Kyle Smith of enVista and Ryan Boyd, Executive Material Handling Professional. Both guests represent the SLAM Industry Group from MHI , delving into the evolving role of Scan, Label, Apply, and Manifest (SLAM) processes in warehouse automation. This insightful conversation, recorded live at ProMat 2025, explores not just the technologies driving change but the deeper strategic mindset required to implement them effectiv...
Jun 23, 2025•24 min
Welcome to the 600th episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded live from ProMat 2025. Kevin chats with married co-founders Nate and Jessica Schisler, the dynamic duo behind Maven Circular and its operations arm, Maven Fulfillment and Recommerce (Maven FR). The two bring decades of collective experience in reverse logistics, fulfillment, and circular commerce. Their mission? Help brands maximize value from returned goods while reducing waste and inefficiency across the supply chain. In this ...
Jun 18, 2025•32 min
Live from ProMat 2025, Kevin chats with Brian Kirst, Chief Commercial Officer at SnapFulfil, in this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. Brian shares updates on SnapFulfil’s recent innovations, including a brand-new user interface and enhanced dashboards that are transforming the warehouse management experience. Known for its rapid deployment and configurability, SnapFulfil’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) offers tier-one functionality in a cloud-based platform. The conversation explores ho...
Jun 16, 2025•16 min
Kevin chats with James Malley, co-founder and CEO of Paccurate, live from ProMat 2025 at the Paccurate booth. Known for its cartonization technology and growing ecosystem of integration partners, Paccurate is helping shippers solve one of the biggest hidden problems in logistics: packaging inefficiency. What started as a simple algorithm has evolved into a comprehensive packing intelligence platform that reduces dimensional weight costs, enhances sustainability, and enhances the end-consumer exp...
Jun 11, 2025•15 min
Warehouse automation doesn’t have to be a mystery or a million-dollar risk. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Christoph Buchmann, Co-founder and Managing Director of iAutomate, live from ProMat 2025. Together, they explore how iAutomate is bridging the information gap for companies looking to implement automation without the usual guesswork. Christoph shares live insights from the ProMat show floor and discusses the changing landscape of entry-level automation soluti...
Jun 09, 2025•16 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Keith Moore, CEO of AutoScheduler AI, shares valuable insights into how warehouse orchestration and artificial intelligence are transforming distribution operations. AutoScheduler focuses on harmonizing data from diverse warehouse systems, applying advanced optimization techniques, and providing analytics to enhance warehouse efficiency and productivity. Moore examines how the landscape of warehouse operations is evolving, with roles specifically des...
Jun 04, 2025•21 min
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, featuring Allison Myers and Dan Gilmore from MHI's Solutions Community . MHI is a leading industry organization committed to advancing material handling and supply chain practices. In today's discussion, Allison and Dan introduce the Warehouse and DC Solutions Network, which connects warehouse operators with tailored automation and solution providers. They explore how this platform addresses key industry challenges such as labor shortages and...
Jun 02, 2025•15 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Dan Betz, Executive Vice President of Operations at Andrews Distributing, a family-owned beer and spirits distributor serving 13,000 customers with over 45 million cases delivered annually. Based in Dallas-Fort Worth and Corpus Christi, Andrews is known for its commitment to continuous improvement and operational innovation. Dan shares how a costly inefficiency in their direct-store-delivery model led them to co-develop a custom solu...
May 28, 2025•17 min
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Conrad Lilleness, Co-founder and CEO of Conduit, live from Manifest 2025. Conduit is a modular dock and yard management system used by companies like Volvo, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Body Armor to streamline truck scheduling, check-in, and onsite communication. What started as a scheduling platform evolved into a robust dock management solution that digitizes operations across the yard. Conrad shares how Conduit helps companies boost th...
May 26, 2025•22 min
Kevin chats with Camp Jennings, co-founder of Henry North, a new search firm laser-focused on supply chain talent. After nearly a decade in sales and leadership at a Raymond dealership, Camp saw firsthand how much impact the right people make. That realization led to Henry North, a company built by industry insiders to help suppliers attract, hire, and retain the talent needed to keep up with today’s evolving logistics landscape. In this episode, Camp shares what’s driving change in hiring, how ...
May 21, 2025•30 min
