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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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62:38

All Things ASRS with the People Who Use ASRS

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2026/03/07

What is an ASRS? Why should you get an ASRS? What is the right item mix for an ASRS? How are real users using their ASRS? We're teaming up with the MHI Industry Group for ASRS to bring you insights from actual users of automated storage and retrieval systems to learn exactly what it's like to have a system and what you should know about them. Kevin was joined by Jason Minghini from Kenco and Omer Rashid from DHL Supply Chain to dive into all things ASRS and learn about their first hand expe...

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22:39

Warehouse Data as the Foundation for Operational...

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2026/03/06

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin Lawton sits down with Andrei Danescu, CEO of Dexory, live from Manifest. Dexory is a data intelligence platform focused on digitizing warehouses and turning physical operations into actionable insight. In the conversation, Andrei explains why warehouse data is the true foundation for operational intelligence. The discussion moves beyond automation headlines and into the practical work required to build a data infrastructu...

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26:01

Where is Warehouse Technology Heading with Gary Allen...

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2026/03/04

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded live from Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas. Kevin Lawton sits down with Gary Allen, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Technology at Ryder, for an annual check-in on where warehouse technology is heading. Ryder, one of North America’s largest logistics providers, operates more than 100 million square feet of warehouse space and manages a vast transportation network. In this conversation, Allen shares how warehouse automation an...

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37:38

Micro Visibility in the Supply Chain: From Insight to...

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2026/03/02

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Guy Yehiav, President of SmartSense by Digi. In this conversation, Yehiav explains how SmartSense is redefining supply chain visibility by moving beyond reports and dashboards to deliver real-time, actionable insights. Drawing on experience across healthcare, food, retail, and logistics, he introduces the concept of micro visibility in the supply chain. He explains how combining condition monitoring with locati...

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38:04

RFID for Warehouse Operations with Sonaria

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2026/02/27

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with John Wirthlin, Senior Product and Marketing Manager at Sonaria, about why RFID is finally practical for real-world warehouse operations. The conversation explores how Sonaria turns raw RFID data into operational visibility that warehouse teams can actually use. Rather than focusing solely on hardware, Wirthlin explains how clear business outcomes, operator-friendly workflows, and measurable ROI are driving wider RFID adoptio...

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31:17

Warehouse Continuous Improvement at Atomix: Culture...

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2026/02/25

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Drake Meyer, VP of Operations at Atomix. Atomix is a fast-growing 3PL with locations in Milwaukee, Salt Lake City, and Baltimore, and it operates on its own in-house WMS. Drake shares his path from forklift driver to executive leadership and explains how warehouse continuous improvement drives performance. The conversation covers culture, WMS strategy, robotics, AI, and practical lessons from large-scale operational transfor...

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29:11

Automating Manual Tasks for 3PLs

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2026/02/23

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Audrey Djiya, CEO and Co-Founder of Handled. Audrey shares how her team is tackling one of the most overlooked areas of logistics: what happens after the customer clicks 'buy'. Handled is building an AI-powered operations platform focused on eliminating the manual, fragmented, and reactive work that dominates post-purchase workflows. From disconnected systems to return chaos and SLA blind spots, the conversatio...

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39:19

European eCommerce Fulfillment Through a Global Lens

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2026/02/18

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Ken Byrne, Founder of RedSky Europe. Based in Ireland, RedSky supports global brands navigating European eCommerce fulfillment. Byrne shares how his background as an eCommerce brand owner shaped RedSky’s approach to technology, scalability, and brand understanding. The conversation explores cross-border and European ecommerce fulfillment, the impact of Brexit, the realities of automation, and why Ireland is becoming a viable alter...

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37:52

Yard Automation and the Future of the Yard

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2026/02/16

Welcome back to The New Warehouse Podcast. In this episode, Kevin chats with Darin Brannan, CEO of Terminal Industries, about why yard automation has become a critical missing link in supply chain modernization. Brannan shares how Terminal Industries is rethinking the yard as a data-rich, automated environment rather than a manual afterthought. The conversation explores why yards have lagged behind warehouses in technology adoption, how computer vision and AI are changing that reality, ...

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45:40

Smart Warehouse Technology Starts with Visibility

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2026/02/13

Live from the National Retail Federation Big Show in New York City, Kevin chats with Tony Rivers, CEO of Peak Technologies, Tom Bianculli, CTO of Zebra Technologies, and Matt Ploude, CTO of Peak Technologies. The conversation centers on how smart warehouse technology is reshaping operations through real-time visibility, automation, and human-centered design. Together, Peak and Zebra explain how RFID, machine vision, and AI-driven insights are enabling both warehouses and retail stores t...

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32:54

Human-Centered Warehouse Automation at EssilorLuxottica

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2026/02/11

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin Lawton chats with Naveen Chandra, Director of Distribution at EssilorLuxottica. Chandra oversees strategy across labor planning, slotting, and real-time operational control for a complex, high-SKU distribution network. EssilorLuxottica is best known for eyewear brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley, but its footprint spans eyewear, wearables, retail, and vertically integrated supply chains. The conversation explores how the company approaches...

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32:10

Warehouse Power Infrastructure is Redefining Leasing

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2026/02/09

Welcome back to The New Warehouse Podcast. In this episode, Kevin chats with Blake Chroman, Principal at Sitex Group. They discuss how warehouse power infrastructure is reshaping industrial real estate decisions. Drawing from Sitex Group’s portfolio across New Jersey, New York, and South Florida, Chroman explains how electrical capacity, utility timelines, and total occupancy costs now influence leasing and development strategy. The conversation explores why power has moved from a background ...

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68:41

The 2026 Material Handling Marketing Report: Why...

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2026/02/06

The results are in. We polled the material handling community, and the verdict was overwhelming: 45% of you say Thought Leadership and Content is your #1 marketing priority for 2026. The "Old School" way of selling in the warehouse—relying solely on spec sheets and cold calls—is fading. As new generations enter the workforce and high-tech solutions like AI and robotics become the norm, the way we build trust has fundamentally changed. Buyers don’t just want a product; they want a partner wh...

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31:23

Building a Warehouse for Long-Term Growth

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2026/02/04

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin Lawton sits down with Georg Meyer, Independent Director at Assembled Products, to discuss what it truly takes to build a warehouse designed for long-term growth. Based in Iowa, Assembled Products supports manufacturers like John Deere through assembly and kitting services that demand flexibility, accuracy, and operational discipline. Meyer shares how the company transitioned from leased facilities to a purpose-built warehouse, why they...

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32:32

Smart Labels for Logistics: Bringing Visibility to...

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2026/02/02

In this episode of The New Warehouse, David Stanton, CEO and Co-Founder of Reelables, explores how smart labels are changing how companies track cargo and improve supply chain visibility. Reelables develops printable, low-cost smart labels that function as active tracking devices, giving logistics teams real-time insight into where goods are, how they move, and where issues occur. What began as an experiment in consumer tracking quickly evolved into a supply chain solution as COVID expo...

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38:37

AI Adoption at Walmart: Putting AI in Employees’ Hands

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2026/01/30

Welcome back to The New Warehouse Podcast. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Dave Glick, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Business Services at Walmart. Glick oversees finance, technology, and operations, with a clear mandate centered on AI adoption in the enterprise. The discussion explores how large organizations move from experimentation to real usage by putting AI directly into employees’ hands. Glick shares how access, leadership support, and cultural permission can turn AI into a dai...

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41:21

Parcel Strategy for 2026 in a Changing Market

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2026/01/28

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Oscar Gladman, Vice President of Parcel Distribution at Crane Worldwide Logistics, unpacks how parcel strategy has evolved and what shippers need to understand moving forward. With more than 20 years of experience across parcel, e-commerce, and enterprise logistics, Gladman offers a grounded look at how consumer behavior, technology, and carrier dynamics have reshaped the parcel landscape. From the rise of residential delivery to the growing compl...

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45:27

Tackling the Challenges of Hiring Frontline Employees

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2026/01/26

Welcome back to The New Warehouse Podcast. In this episode, host Kevin welcomes Read Egger, Founder and CEO of Achilles, to discuss how AI improves hiring frontline employees. Egger shares insights from over a decade in industrial and staffing environments, explaining why traditional hiring models fail hourly workers. The episode also includes a live demonstration of Sam in action. During the conversation, Egger has Sam call Kevin and walk through a real-time screening, giving listeners...

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53:17

ECommerce Fulfillment Strategy: What Growing Brands...

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2026/01/21

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin Lawton welcomes Jonathan Briggs, Senior Vice President of Sales at ShipMonk. With peak season just behind them, Briggs shares insight into how ShipMonk has matured over the past decade, what brands misunderstand about automation, and why fulfillment has become a defining factor in long-term growth. From technology decisions to carrier performance and global expansion, the conversation shows how fulfillment is evolving. Today, an eComme...

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40:43

Flexible Warehouse Automation and the Future of...

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2026/01/19

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin Lawton welcomes Gina Chung, Vice President of Corporate Development at Locus Robotics, for a wide-ranging conversation on how warehouse automation is evolving and why flexibility has become a defining requirement for modern fulfillment operations. With more than a decade of experience leading innovation initiatives at DHL before joining Locus, Chung brings a unique perspective shaped by firsthand exposure to large-scale warehouse environment...

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