The Automation Insider

Executing the Vision: The Role of 3PLs in Modern Supply Chains | The 3PL Blueprint (Part 2) In part 2 of The 3PL Blueprint series from The Automation Insider, host Joe McGrath continues the conversation with Drew Bailey, Vice President of Business Development at Geodis. This episode dives deeper into how third-party logistics providers (3PLs) bring strategy to life, executing on innovation, automa...

Laying the Foundation: How 3PLs Can Deliver More Value in Supply Chains | The 3PL Blueprint (Part 1)In this episode of The Automation Insider, host Joe McGrath sits down with Drew Bailey, Vice President of Business Development at Geodis, to explore how third-party logistics providers (3PLs) can maximize their impact on today’s supply chains. As part 1 of The 3PL Blueprint series, this conversation...

Join host Joe McGrath and guest Mitch Hoogland from CASI to discuss Automating Inbound Box Opening in Decanting in this episode of The Automation Insider!

Beyond the Barcode: Warehouse Efficiency Through Integration | The Automation Insider In this episode of The Automation Insider, host Joe McGrath welcomes Naomi Marti, Sr. Channel Director of IntraOne for Hy-Tek Intralogistics, for a deep dive into warehouse integration strategies that drive real efficiency. Naomi explains how IntraOne, Hy-Tek’s next-generation Warehouse Execution Software (WES),...

Sorting It Out: How to Choose the Best Sortation System for Your Facility | The Automation Insider📦✨ Featuring: Clint Powell, Sr. System Sales Engineer at Tompkins Robotics. Looking to boost your warehouse efficiency and streamline your operations? In this episode of The Automation Insider, host Joe McGrath sits down with Clint Powell of Tompkins Robotics to break down how to choose the right so...

The Future of Beverage Logistics: AI, Vision, and Robotics in Action🎙️ The Automation Insider Podcast | Filmed Live at ProMatIn this special live episode from ProMat, host Joe McGrath welcomes Allart van de Schootbrugge, Account Manager at AWL, to explore how AI, machine vision, and robotics are revolutionizing the beverage logistics industry. Discover how cutting-edge automation is driving speed,...

In this episode of The Automation Insider, Joe McGrath from Hy-Tek Intralogistics sits down with Robert Schubert from Geek Plus to explore how robotic process design is transforming operations across key verticals like beverage, e-commerce, and third-party logistics (3PL).✅ Learn how robotic solutions like pallet-to-person and shelf-to-person systems streamline operations.✅ Discover how dynamic...

Episode 3 | Season 2 of The Automation Insider Podcast 🎙️ Title: Beyond the Tech: Financing Strategies for Automation Projects 👥 Host: Joe McGrath, Solutions Design Lead at Hy-Tek Intralogistics 💡 Guest: Drew Lein, Independent Consultant How do businesses finance warehouse automation without breaking the bank? In this episode of The Automation Insider , we go beyond the technology to explore sma...

🚀 Data Readiness: Paving the Path for Automation Success | The Automation Insider Podcast How prepared is your data for automation? In this episode of The Automation Insider , Joe McGrath , Systems Development Lead at Hy-Tek Intralogistics, sits down with Ryan Chesterfield , Founder at Auto-FC, to break down the critical role of data readiness in warehouse automation . 🔹 Key topics covered: ✔️ W...

Starting Small: How to Scale an Operation with Robotics | The Automation Insider Podcast S2E1 Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of The Automation Insider ! In this episode, we dive into the transformative potential of scaling operations with robotics, featuring special guest Matthew Kelly from HAI Robotics . Discover how smaller facilities, startups, and companies with distributed networks can levera...

Top Supply Chain Trends for 2025: Insights from Hy-Tek's Experts | The Automation Insider Get ahead of the curve with The Automation Insider! In this episode, host Joe McGrath sits down with Jesse Lockwood, Product Development Engineer at Hy-Tek Intralogistics, to explore the top trends shaping warehouse automation, robotics, and supply chain innovation in 2025. Discover the emerging technologies...

🎙️ The Automation Insider Podcast 🔍 Episode Title: Navigating Automation: When & Where to Deploy AMRs and AGVs in Your Operations In this episode of The Automation Insider , Joe McGrath, Solutions Design Lead at Hy-Tek Intralogistics, dives deep into the critical decision-making process of implementing Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in your operations. Jo...

🔧 How to Evaluate Robotics Integration: Best Practices for Automation Success Welcome to The Automation Insider, the podcast by Hy-Tek Intralogistics that delivers expert insights into warehouse automation and robotics solutions. In this episode, host Joe McGrath from Hy-Tek Intralogistics chats with Danielle Vigent, an automation expert from Formic, about the best practices for integrating robot...

Welcome to The Automation Insider, your source for expert insights on the latest trends in warehouse automation! In this episode, Joe McGrath from Hy-Tek Intralogistics sits down with Clayton Everhart from Exotec to explore two key order fulfillment strategies: batch picking and discrete picking. Curious about which picking strategy will boost your warehouse efficiency? Joe and Clayton break down...

In this premier episode of Automation Insider , host Joe McGrath sits down with Brett Schurman, a seasoned recruiter and owner of Schurman Executive Recruiting, to explore the evolving landscape of workforce development in the era of automation and robotics. As industries adopt cutting-edge technologies, the demand for skilled professionals who can design, implement, and maintain these systems has...

Hy-Tek Intralogistics and host, Joe McGrath, dive deep into the evolving landscape of warehouse automation technology. From the latest robotics and AI trends to cutting edge software and equipment that streamlines operations, they explore the innovations, topics and trends that are transforming how warehouses operate. Whether you are an industry professional, passionate about distribution, or just...