The New Warehouse Podcast

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...

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...

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 bui...

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 levera...

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 helpin...

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 leadi...

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 th...

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, Ne...

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is the world's largest wine and spirits wholesaler, serving 47 markets across the United States, Canada, and beyond. For this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin mixes it up with Karli Sage, Vice President of Supply Chain Management Technology and Engineering at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits.  Together, they discuss how to approach...

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin speaks with Matthew Smith, Senior Product Manager at Dexory.  Dexory is a warehouse intelligence platform that combines autonomous robotics and software to help warehouses improve visibility across their operations. The conversation focuses on Dexory Storage Health, which recently earned Best New Innovation recognition at MODEX .  Learn more abou...

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin Lawton speaks with Jonathan Miles of Nucor Warehouse Systems live from MODEX 2026. Nucor Warehouse Systems designs, fabricates, and supplies warehouse racking systems, ASRS solutions, rack-supported buildings, and other engineered storage infrastructure that support modern distribution operations.   Miles shares how Nucor is investi...

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin Lawton speaks with David Scheffrahn live from MODEX 2026 in Atlanta. Representing Ocado Intelligent Automation(OIA), Scheffrahn shares how the company is combining high-density storage, robotic fulfillment, AI-driven orchestration, and autonomous mobile robots to improve warehouse fulfillment automation.  The conversation explores O...

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin Lawton speaks with Courtney Jackson live from the MODEX 2026 show floor in Atlanta. Courtney shares how K. Hartwall approaches material flow optimization through connected cart systems, tugger trains, and its LiftLiner solution.  From ergonomics and e-commerce picking to AGV integration and ROI analysis, Courtney explains how flexib...

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin Lawton speaks with Rock Stars Matt Yearling and Erin Mitchell of YMX Logistics and industry analyst Bart De Muynck, live from MODEX 2026.  The discussion covers technology enablement, autonomous yard operations, digital twins, safety culture, and the growing need for orchestration across the yard. The episode also highlights how YMX...

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin Lawton speaks with Mike Krabbe and Suneel Krishnaswamy from enVista live at MODEX 2026. The three of them explore how warehouse execution systems (WES) are helping operations connect automation, labor, and workflows into a more synchronized operation.  From digital twins and interoperability to robotic pallet building and pick-to-li...

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. Michael Lawrence, Director of Sales and Business Development from Anantak, shares a different approach to warehouse autonomy. Anantak has a deep focus on brownfield-friendly deployments, vehicle-to-vehicle interaction, and customer-driven engineering.  The episode also highlights how Anantak’s technology navigates facilities without requiring m...

How do you top the tallest robot in the industry? Chris Coote, Director of Product at Dexory, caught up with The New Warehouse live from MODEX 2026 to explain how the company is doing just that with its new Dexory View Adapt platform. The conversation also explores how AI-driven insights can reduce firefighting, improve visibility, and help warehouse teams shift from reactive problem-solving to pr...

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Will Blount about the growing complexity of warehouse automation installation and why precision execution has become critical for modern facilities.  Wize Solutions has spent nearly two decades supporting warehouse operations. More recently, the company has expanded into automation-focused mechanical installations for ASRS systems, den...

This episode of The New Warehouse Podcast takes a trip down the freezer aisle. Kevin chats with Collin Russell of TGW Logistics Group to explore how frozen and refrigerated operations are approaching automation differently from traditional warehouses.  Russell shares insights into labor and facility upgrades related to cold storage warehouse automation. The discussion also highlights how automatio...

Warehouse operators are under pressure to grow without expanding their footprint. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin Lawton speaks with John Sauer of OPEX live from MODEX 2026. The conversation explores how OPEX is approaching scalable warehouse automation through flexible goods-to-person systems, faster deployment timelines, and new automation capabilities inside existing facilit...

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast featuring special guest Martin Boyd, CMO at Big Joe Forklifts. Big Joe has long been known for its warehouse equipment, such as walkie stackers and pallet trucks.  However, the company is now making a major push into larger lithium-ion forklifts designed to replace propane and diesel equipment. During the conversation, Boyd explains how Big Joe...

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin Lawton catches up with Robby Moss of Vuzix. The conversation explores how Vuzix is bringing smart glasses and guided workflows into warehouse operations through hands-free technology and lightweight user experiences.  The discussion covers everything from pick-and-pack validation to workflow analytics, remote maintenance support, and the role of...

Live from MODEX 2026, Kevin chats with the EPG team. Jett Chitanand, President of EPG USA, and Jason Wojtal and Ryan Absil discuss how AI in warehouse operations is evolving beyond dashboards and automation hype.  Together, the demos demonstrate how AI and workforce technology are increasingly integrated into modern operations. Learn more about Big Joe's AP44 here. Follow us on LinkedIn and Y...

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. Kevin chats with Bill Pedriana, President of Noblelift North America, live from MODEX 2026. Noblelift, a global manufacturer of lithium-powered lift trucks, is introducing a new wave of innovation.  The conversation centers on the launch of the Omega and Hero platforms, with a strong focus on AI integration and operator enablement. Pedriana sha...

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. Kevin chats with John Wirthlin from Sonaria, a solution under the Lowry umbrella, live from MODEX 2026. The conversation centers on shipment verification powered by RFID and how Sonaria is rethinking the operator experience. Instead of leading with technology, the focus is on business outcomes and usability on the floor.  Wirthlin walks through...