Warehouse Automation Matters

Andy Johnston, Senior Director of Innovation at GEODIS, discussed where to start with warehouse automation and emphasized the importance of identifying the workflow that needs to be solved and then finding the right technology to automate it. Johnston highlighted the need for a cultural fit between the company and the automation partner, as well as the importance of visibility and data analysis in...

In this episode, Mary Hart interviews Tim Dolcich, Director of Engineering at DHL Supply Chain, about the role of robots in 3PL fulfillment. Tim shares his background in supply chain and how he got involved in the industry, and discusses the tasks and processes that have been automated with robotic systems in DHL warehouses, such as assisted picking, unloading, loading, and sortation. Tim explains...

In this episode, Mary Hart interviewed Drew Eubank and Jordan Frank of the Zion Solutions Group to discuss the future of warehouse automation. They discussed the challenges faced by companies when implementing new solutions, such as selecting the right technology and getting employees to embrace it. They emphasized the importance of education and understanding the customer's goals and limitati...

In this episode, Mary Hart interviews Austin Feagins, Senior Director of Customer Solutions at Staci Americas, about how to prepare for a peak season in the warehousing industry. They discuss Austin's role in the company, the challenges faced during peak season, the impact of automation and technology on warehouse operations, and emerging trends in warehouse automation. The key takeaways from...

Kevin Lawton, host of The New Warehouse podcast, discusses the major shifts in the warehouse and supply chain industry, including a shift from the idea of a fully automated warehouse to a focus on collaborative robotics and enabling workers to do more with less. Lawton also talks about the evolution of technology in warehouses and predicts that humanoid robots will play a bigger role in the future...

Anthony Pendola, Senior Manager of Distribution at Fleet Feet, and John Santagate, Senior Vice President of Robotics at Korber Supply Chain Software, talk about the benefits of humans and robots working together in a warehouse setting. They discuss the collaboration between Fleet Feet and Korber, the integration of robots into warehouse operations, the roles and responsibilities of workers and rob...

Thomas Stearman, the Director of Industrial Engineering at UPS, discusses the importance of pick velocity — how fast items can be picked and prepared for shipment. UPS has implemented strategies such as batch picking, warehouse execution systems, and automation technologies to improve pick velocity. These technologies have not only increased efficiency but also improved employee satisfaction and r...

Learn about the Warehouse Automation Matters podcast and why warehouse managers and operators should tune in.