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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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20:39

WERC: How to Prepare Warehouses for Active Shooter...

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2025/09/11

This episode of The New Warehouse Podcast features Bubba Fatula, founder of The Fatula Group, a consulting firm specializing in threat preparedness. Drawing on his law enforcement and military background, Fatula shares how businesses can proactively prepare for active shooter situations. His goal isn’t to create fear; it’s to equip teams with real-world tools to respond confidently and effectively. The conversation took place at the Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC) confer...

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35:22

EP 624: Bringing Robotics to the Warehouse Floor with...

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2025/09/10

This episode features Madi Weiss, Field Application Engineer at Boston Dynamics. She discusses how robotics is transforming logistics and warehouse operations. Boston Dynamics, renowned worldwide for its innovative robots, has transitioned from viral videos to real-world industrial applications. With robots like Spot, Stretch, and the evolving Atlas, the company is delivering practical solutions for inspections, container unloading, and future warehouse automation. Madi shares how these...

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49:49

EP 623: Building Purpose-Driven Fulfillment with...

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2025/09/08

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Maïré Bavarday, CEO and Founder of Ecomspaces, a unique hybrid of a creator accelerator and third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Bavarday’s journey into logistics began in her bedroom back in 2013, eventually leading her to launch Ecomspaces in 2020. Today, her company helps small and growing e-commerce brands scale through fulfillment services, strategic guidance, and community-driven support. From overcoming cash flow cha...

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23:52

Live from WERC: Synkrato is Changing Warehousing from...

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2025/09/05

This episode of The New Warehouse podcast comes to you on site at the 2025 Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) conference in New Orleans. Amin Sikander, founder and CEO of Synkrato, joined the show to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping warehouse operations. With more than 30 years of experience building and implementing logistics systems, Sikander is now focused on AI-powered tools that help warehouses make smarter decisions in real time. Synkrato's platform b...

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28:54

EP 622: Warehouse Inventory Accuracy Takes Off with...

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2025/09/03

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Michael DeLeonardis, Chief Revenue Officer at Verity, about how the company is transforming warehouse operations through autonomous drones, computer vision, and AI-driven insights. Verity positions itself as a warehouse intelligence platform that goes beyond traditional cycle counting to uncover lost goods, increase accuracy, and boost operational resilience. With more than 150 deployments worldwide across industries like re...

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40:40

EP 621: Harnessing Technology to Advance Cold Storage...

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2025/09/01

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Eric Ristow, VP of Global Technology Services at Lineage. Lineage, formerly Lineage Logistics, is the world’s largest temperature-controlled logistics provider, operating nearly 500 warehouses in 20 countries and moving over 250 billion pounds of food annually. With a mission to eliminate waste and help feed the world, Lineage is redefining cold chain logistics through innovation, acquisitions, and a strong tec...

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33:43

EP 620: Putting AI in Air Freight with Aircon

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2025/08/27

Air freight has always been a fast-moving, high-stakes sector of global trade. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Chris Condon, CEO and founder of Aircon, a company building AI agents to transform air freight operations. Chris shares how Aircon began with a mission to help small and medium-sized freight forwarders compete at scale. He also explains why air freight is more strategic than many assume and how AI is reshaping quoting, booking, and exception manag...

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35:00

EP 619: Safeguarding Pharmaceutical Logistics with...

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2025/08/25

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Joel Wayment, Vice President and General Manager of Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Packaging Solutions at Cardinal Health. Joel shares how Cardinal Health supports pharmaceutical manufacturers by managing complex logistics and packaging requirements to ensure life-saving products reach patients in perfect condition. He also discusses sustainability, visibility technology, and network planning for pharmaceutical logistics. H...

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37:24

Rack Safety with UpRight Warehouse Solutions: Fast...

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2025/08/21

Kevin chats with Dan Klinger, President and Founder of UpRight Warehouse Solutions, in this special episode of The New Warehouse Podcast’s Safety Series. The conversation centers on rack safety in warehouses—one of the most critical yet often overlooked elements of warehouse operations. UpRight Warehouse Solutions is best known for its patented UpRight Rack Repair system and proactive inspections that help facilities prevent catastrophic failures. In the episode, Dan walks us through ho...

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30:15

EP 618: Optimizing Warehouse Operations with AI and...

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2025/08/20

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Bart Gadeyne, founder and CEO of Optioryx, about how his company helps warehouses digitize and optimize warehouse operations. Drawing on over a decade of experience in logistics optimization, Bart shares how Optioryx began with solving “too much air in shipments” and grew into a suite of AI-powered tools for 3D load building, slotting, picking optimization, and mobile SKU dimensioning. The conversation explores why acc...

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38:45

EP 617: Building a 3PL Family with 3Linx Unified...

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2025/08/18

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Kashif Raza, founder and CEO of 3Linx Unified Commerce. Kashif shares the company’s evolution from a basement operation to a technology-driven fulfillment network and how it now serves as a bridge between e-commerce brands and 3PL providers. Built out of frustration with slow, expensive warehouse management systems, 3Linx was designed to simplify operations, foster collaboration, and keep brands informed in real time. Kashif...

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38:26

Voxel: A Collaborative Approach to Improving...

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2025/08/14

Welcome to this special “Safety Series” episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. Kevin chats with Vernon O’Donnell, CEO of Voxel, a computer vision-based AI company transforming warehouse safety. Voxel isn’t just monitoring environments; it’s actively preventing incidents by detecting hazards in real time using existing security cameras. Vernon shares how Voxel's solution identifies ergonomic risks, vehicle safety issues, and environmental hazards without requiring new hardware or invasive surve...

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35:03

EP 616: Gamification in the Warehouse for Stronger...

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2025/08/13

Kevin chats with Nick Retzmann, Chief Growth and Product Officer at Vaibe, to explore how gamification can transform warehouse employee engagement. Vaibe offers a software-as-a-service platform that connects to existing systems, turning daily operational KPIs into fun, team-oriented challenges. From increasing pick rates to improving safety compliance, Vaibe creates an environment where employees feel recognized and motivated. With labor shortages, retention struggles, and competitive h...

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32:29

EP 615: Navigating Tariffs and Automation in Warehousing

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2025/08/11

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 GreyOrang...

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32:32

EP 614: Take Care of Warehouse Robots, and They’ll...

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2025/08/06

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. Wit...

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32:55

EP 613: Reinventing Warehouse Stacking with Ambi...

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2025/08/04

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 innov...

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36:49

EP 612: Boosting Warehouse Productivity with Vecna...

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2025/07/30

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 di...

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34:55

EP 611: Instawork is Tackling Warehouse Talent Shifts...

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2025/07/28

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 tariff...

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22:43

Supply Chain Point: Shining a Light on Supply Chain...

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2025/07/24

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 hi...

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25:30

EP 610: Sonair is Giving Robots a New Way to See

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2025/07/23

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, in...

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