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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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38:06

Peer Robotics: When Warehouse Robots Become...

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2026/08/17

Peer Robotics CEO and co-founder Rishabh Agarwal is today’s guest on The New Warehouse Podcast. Peer Robotics develops collaborative mobile robots designed to automate material movement across manufacturing and warehouse environments. Its Peer 3000 platform moves pallets and supports applications including trailer loading and unloading. In the conversation, Agarwal looks beyond what the robot can physically do. He explains why ease of use may determine automation adoption, why ROI must appear...

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51:59

3PL Leadership: Build Culture Before Adding Technology

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2026/08/12

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. Today’s guest is Chad Carleton, CEO of Good Company, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce 3PL in Springfield, Missouri. The business grew from the fulfillment operation behind Everything Kitchens after an outside brand asked the team to handle its fragile dinnerware shipments. Today, Good Company expects to ship four to five million orders across only 20 clients. Carleton explains why the company goes deep with fewer brands and builds dedicated...

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49:49

AI Agents in Warehouse Operations with Traba

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2026/08/10

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded at Traba’s Manhattan office. Kevin is joined by Akshay Buddiga, co-founder and CTO of Traba, and engineering director Jeff Chen. Traba began by using technology and operational support to improve industrial staffing. Its next evolution is Neo, an AI operating system built for the industrial supply chain. Buddiga and Chen explain how AI agents differ from chatbots, connect fragmented warehouse systems, and reshape the relatio...

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49:29

The New Warehouse Amazon List: 7 Rules for Smarter...

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2026/08/05

On this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin speaks with Michael Erhard, Head of Operations Engineering at Amazon. During a career spanning more than 15 years, Erhard has helped plan, design, and launch fulfillment centers around the world, including more than 50 facilities during his time at Amazon. His lessons challenge technology-first thinking and reveal what it really takes to design, test, launch, and modernize highly automated fulfillment operations. Below you’ll find The New Wa...

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50:20

Unit AI: They Don’t Sell Robots, They Sell Capacity

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2026/08/03

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where host Kevin Lawton sits down with Avihou Barkay, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer, and Guy Glass, Co-Founder and CEO at Unit AI. Unit AI is a new entrant into the automation market, introducing a plug-and-play micro AS/RS platform designed to solve the $1 trillion e-commerce crisis. In this episode, Barkay and Glass discuss how their purpose-built physical AI system makes automation dramatically more accessible, affordable,...

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73:18

The E-Com 3PL Playbook: Win Brands, Scale Ops, &...

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2026/08/01

Originally broadcast live. E-commerce fulfillment is hyper-competitive. Brands are demanding faster SLA turnarounds, custom unboxing experiences, and complete real-time visibility—all while warehouse operational costs rise and margins get squeezed tighter every year. Whether you’re a 3PL looking to break into e-commerce fulfillment or an established operator aiming to scale without operational chaos, we're putting this livestream on to serve as your actionable playbook. Join Kevin as he sit...

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36:22

Parcel Carrier Diversification Strategy for Better,...

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2026/07/29

Today’s episode of The New Warehouse Podcast welcomes Ben Cronsberry, Head of Go-to-Market and Partnerships at Parsel. Parsel helps 3PLs and shippers access alternative and emerging parcel carriers through a single relationship and technology connection. Cronsberry explains how parcel carrier diversification can reduce risk without multiplying operational complexity. He also explores aggregated purchasing power, zone skipping, branded tracking, and data-driven carrier selection. ...

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41:01

Protecting Margins in Fulfillment with River Plate

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2026/07/27

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast! In this episode, Kevin chats with Leo Rodriguez, Vice President of River Plate Inc. River Plate is a Southern California 3PL with 34 years of industry experience. They specialize in e-commerce fulfillment, retail distribution, hazmat beauty products, and parcel management. Together, they explore the complexities of multi-channel fulfillment, how growing brands can protect their margins, navigate retailer compliance, and transition sm...

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50:59

AI-Enabled Warehouses: Insights from Dr. Jim Tompkins

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2026/07/22

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, featuring Dr. Jim Tompkins, chairman and founder of Tompkins Ventures. The company connects businesses with an ecosystem of experts through flexible, results-based engagements. Tune in and hear Tompkins explain why artificial intelligence is moving beyond isolated tools and into enterprise design. Next, he outlines four stages of AI maturity and their implications for supply chain leaders. Tompkins closes with the data, cybersecurity...

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45:09

Approachable Warehouse Automation from Big Joe

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2026/07/20

Welcome to another exciting episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. In this episode, Kevin welcomes Nick Malewicki, General Manager of Autonomous Solutions at Big Joe, to discuss how the company is making warehouse automation more accessible. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Big Joe has built its reputation on practical material handling equipment. Now, it is bringing that same philosophy to autonomous solutions. Learn more about Big Joe's AP44 here. Follow us on LinkedIn and Yo...

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35:12

Social Commerce Fulfillment Powers Modern 3PL Success

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2026/07/15

In this episode of The New Warehouse, Kevin welcomes Jing Jing Chen, Vice President of Growth at Basic 3PL. They discuss how the rapid rise of social commerce is transforming fulfillment operations. Jing Jing shares how Basic 3PL has built an automation-first fulfillment network that combines robotics, technology, and skilled employees to help brands thrive in an increasingly fast-paced e-commerce landscape. Learn more about Big Joe's AP44 here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Sup...

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49:03

Warehouse Automation Strategy Starts with Software

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2026/07/13

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. In this episode, we welcome two guests. Kyle McCarty, Sr. Field Application Engineer at Toyota Automated Logistics, and Jeff Messenger, VP of Reverse Logistics and Facilities/Maintenance/Eng at Pattern. Both companies are at the absolute forefront of transforming material handling and supply chain logistics. Today, we dive into how modular frameworks, virtual testing, and a software-first approach. The discussion highlights how opera...

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46:58

Barrett Distribution Centers: How 3PLs Build Trust to...

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2026/07/08

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast! In this episode, Kevin welcomes Mark Healy, Vice President of Customer Solutions at Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc., to discuss the dynamic world of third-party logistics. Barrett Distribution Centers is a privately held, third-generation, omni-channel fulfillment and managed transportation provider founded in the early 1940s. Operating 19 strategic facilities across the United States, Barrett specializes in scaling alongside emer...

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67:10

Interact Analysis: Inside the 2026 Warehouse...

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2026/07/06

Welcome to another exciting episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. In this episode, host Kevin sits down with Rueben Scriven, Research Manager at Interact Analysis. Interact Analysis is a premier market intelligence firm providing clarity to the complex warehouse industry. This discussion dives deep into the findings of their mid-year warehouse automation report, exploring market shifts, regional trends, and emerging technologies. This episode provides a vital roadmap for operators looki...

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51:12

Warehouse Leadership Lessons from LesserEvil

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2026/07/01

Strong warehouse leadership extends beyond productivity metrics and operational efficiency. It creates an environment where employees feel valued, trusted, and empowered to contribute every day. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin sits down with Allen Avery, Senior Manager of Warehouse Operations at LesserEvil, to discuss how the rapidly growing better-for-you snack company has built a warehouse culture centered on empathy, accountability, and continuous improvement. From hiri...

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26:44

RFID Delivers Real-Time Package Intelligence for UPS

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2026/06/29

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. At Supply Chain Point 2026, Kevin spoke with Jon Bell, of UPS’s Advanced Technology Group, and Darryl Forbes, Vice President of Operational Technology at UPS. UPS delivers millions of packages every day, making visibility, reliability, and customer experience critical to success. In this conversation, Bell and Forbes discuss how UPS is leveraging RFID technology to move beyond traditional package tracking and create what they describ...

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37:44

Retina Robotics Brings Computer Vision to Warehousing

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2026/06/24

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin speaks with Maanav Iyengar, Co-Founder and CEO of Retina Robotics. Founded by robotics engineers with firsthand exposure to warehouse operations, Retina Robotics makes automation more accessible through computer vision. In this conversation, Iyengar discusses the challenges slowing automation adoption, how Retina Robotics is helping warehouses improve inventory accuracy, and why the company believes computer vision can tr...

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27:41

Warehouse Innovation Starts with Solving Problems

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2026/06/22

Welcome to The New Warehouse Podcast. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Blair Healey, Supply Chain Implementation Manager at Sonepar US, Cam Dore, Director of Operational Innovation at US Electrical Services (USESI), and Chris Shannon, who oversees distribution center and transportation operations for USESI. Recorded at the Kardex Experience Lab in Cincinnati, the conversation explores how leading distributors are approaching warehouse innovation through automation and AI. The discussi...

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28:25

Global Industrial: Warehouse Automation Solutions for...

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2026/06/17

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Steven Leeds, Senior Category Manager at Global Industrial. Global Industrial supplies more than 1.6 million products to warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturers, and other industries across North America. As both a supplier and warehouse operator, the company brings a unique perspective to the challenges facing the industry. Learn more about our sponsor Dexory's Storage Health here. Follow us on LinkedIn a...

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31:54

3PL Customer Service Sets Great Providers Apart: Loki...

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2026/06/15

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Rodney Galeano, Founder and CEO of Loki 3PL. Loki 3PL helps importers distribute and fulfill products across the United States, supporting both B2B and e-commerce operations. Since launching the company just a year and a half ago, Rodney has grown the business into a new 100,000-square-foot facility in East Brunswick, New Jersey. In this conversation, he shares down-to-earth lessons from scaling a 3PL, what bra...

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