The New Warehouse Podcast

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Jon Miller Schwartz, Co-Founder and CEO of Ultra, a Brooklyn-based robotics company focused on bringing AI-powered warehouse robots into operations. Ultra is tackling one of the most repetitive yet complex tasks in e-commerce fulfillment: order packing. Rather than building robots that rely on rigid programming, Ultra is applying moder...

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded on-site at Peak Technologies’ Executive Briefing Center in Littleton, Massachusetts. Kevin chats with Tony Rivers, President and CEO of Peak Technologies, about how smart warehouse technologies are reshaping modern operations. Peak Technologies is a global solutions provider supporting supply chain, transportation, and logistics operat...

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Jack Cox, founder of Axiomata Foundational Excellence. Cox brings more than 20 years of operations experience from Amazon, Target, Wayfair, and fast-growing technology companies. His career spans warehouse operations, transportation networks, and large-scale fulfillment systems built under intense growth pressure. The conversation cent...

David Greek, Managing Partner at Greek Real Estate Partners, joins The New Warehouse to unpack industrial real estate trends. Greek Real Estate Partners is a third-generation, New Jersey–based firm managing more than 22 million square feet across the region. Their latest project, the 4-million-square-foot Linden Logistics Center , offers a firsthand look at how construction challenges, economic cy...

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Kayvon Nazarian, CEO and Founder of ZonPrep. Together, they explore how Amazon FBA Prep Services are evolving, and why sellers need specialized partners. Nazarian began as a seller, giving him a firsthand view of Amazon’s rapid operational shifts.  ZonPrep now supports brands with kitting, bundling, labeling, and inbound consolidation...

Kevin chats with John McClymont, Founder of Operational Innovations, about how shifting consumer expectations and delivery realities are reshaping warehouse fulfillment strategy today. John brings deep experience across e-commerce, DTC, and final-mile logistics, giving listeners a practical look at where warehouse operations need to evolve and why. He explains how fulfillment success increasingly...

Kevin chats with attorneys Faith Miros and Mark Wendaur of Offit Kurman to break down the legal realities shaping warehouse and logistics operations today. Offit Kurman is a national full-service law firm with more than 300 attorneys advising business owners across the full lifecycle of their organizations. In the warehouse sector, Faith focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental compliance, an...

Is your warehouse SOP doing what you need it to? Kevin chats with Tim Regnier, CEO and Founder of Smart Access, about how warehouses can revive their SOPs. Oftentimes, standard operating procedures get written, approved, stored, and then forgotten or remain misunderstood.  In this episode, Tim explains how Smart Access turns warehouse SOP into a living system. The platform guides training, boosts...

When it comes to warehouse talent recruitment, few understand the shifting dynamics better than Charlie Saffro, CEO and Founder of CS Recruiting. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Charlie about warehouse hiring trends, logistics recruiting, and how culture-driven leadership shapes retention.  With 15 years of experience matching supply chain talent to employers across...

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Paul Lukehart, Managing Principal of PL Programs, a consultancy specializing in warehouse startup project management and operational improvement. Paul draws from his background in the military, as well as his experience at Target, Amazon, and XPO Logistics.  He shares how his hands-on experience shaped his approach to warehouse improve...

When it comes to connecting warehouse systems, few companies are tackling the challenge as directly as TrackStar. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Jeremy Schneck and Daniel Langer, Co-Founders of TrackStar, about how they’re simplifying integrations across the fragmented WMS landscape.  The discussion explores TrackStar’s journey from a startup pivot to a Y Combinator...

When it comes to optimizing warehouse operations, few companies offer a truly end-to-end solution. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Bob Hutson, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Real Estate at The Beacon Group, about how his team guides clients through the process from concept to implementation.  The discussion highlights how The Beacon Group integrates real e...

What really goes into a 3PL quote? Does it ever feel like the final number comes out of thin air? For e-commerce brands and 3PL providers alike, fulfillment pricing can be a complex web. With no industry-wide standard and costs broken into multiple categories, understanding how a proposal is built is critical for a successful partnership. In this previously live session, Kevin was joined by a mult...

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Kurt Heusner, CEO of Endpoint Automation Solutions, about how mid-market warehouses can modernize through digital transformation. Endpoint Automation Solutions helps companies bridge the gap between their ERP systems and the realities of warehouse operations.  Kurt explains how modular, human-centered automation empowers smaller operat...

When it comes to improving warehouse performance, Chris Hamley, Managing Partner of The Brecham Group, believes in keeping things simple: make operations suck less. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with both Chris Hamley and Pete Allen, a returning guest and now one of the newest members of The Brecham Group.  Together, they explore what that mantra truly means and how it...

The warehouse of today is already transforming, but what will it truly look like in 2026? We are moving beyond isolated automation to a fully integrated, intelligent ecosystem. This is where AI-driven robotics, augmented-reality workflows, and hyper-flexible software converge to create a warehouse that is not just faster, but more predictive, accurate, and resilient than ever before. Tune in for a...

When most people think about warehouse efficiency, they picture automation, robotics, or faster picking speeds. But for James Malley, Co-founder and CEO of Paccurate, the real opportunity lies in something far less flashy—how we pack boxes. In this episode, Kevin chats with James about Paccurate’s milestone of processing one billion packs and how the company is redefining packaging optimization th...

Kevin chats with Rick McDonald, CEO and Founder of Rick McDonald Supply Chain Advisory, who spent over three decades at Clorox, including four years as Chief Supply Chain Officer. Drawing from his deep experience leading transformation across manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, Rick shares supply chain advice on how the industry evolved from grease pencils and overhead projectors to digital...

With Black Friday just weeks away, the window for final peak season preparation is closing. Are your operations and your systems truly ready for the surge? Join your host, Kevin, for a crucial live discussion with Brian Kirst of Snapfulfil. Drawing on his unique dual experience as both a WMS expert and a former 3PL owner, Brian offers battle-tested strategies from both sides of the operation. In t...

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Veena Radhakrishna, Head of Software and Co-Founder at Cartesian Kinetics. The company is carving a unique niche of bringing automation solutions to brownfield warehouse sites.  Veena shares the founding story of Cartesian Kinetics, their flagship Carte+ system, and how the company’s design-first approach is helping warehouses overcome...

In today’s episode, Kevin chats with Jason Morin, Senior Director of Continuous Improvement and Engineering at ID Logistics. They discuss how technology, user experience, and continuous improvement intersect in today’s warehouse operations. ID Logistics is a global 3PL operating across 18 countries with nearly 18 million square feet of space dedicated to e-commerce, FMCG, food and beverage, health...

Kevin chats with John Santagate, former Senior Vice President of Global Robotics at Infios, to unpack the latest developments in warehouse robotics. Infios, formerly Körber Supply Chain, has emerged as a leader in integrating warehouse execution systems, mobile robotics, and voice solutions.  With recent acquisitions, such as MercuryGate TMS, and continued investments in order management and freig...

Live from the Intralogistex USA Conference in Miami, Kevin chats with Javier Esteve, Vice President of Sales at EPG (Ehrhardt Partner Group). EPG, founded in 1987 in Germany, now serves more than 1,600 customers worldwide and employs over 1,000 people. Known for its Lydia Voice and warehouse management solutions, EPG delivers a unified supply chain execution suite designed to simplify and connect...

Kevin chats with Joe Biancofiori, President of AMSCO Prep, to explore his journey from corporate life to running a fast-growing fulfillment and prep service. AMSCO Prep, initially launched in 2017, began as a small FBA prep business and has since expanded into direct-to-consumer (DTC) distribution and fulfillment. Joe shares how his entrepreneurial drive led him from packing boxes in his basement...

Kevin chats with Alon Peleg, COO of aiOla, about how voice AI is transforming warehouse operations. AiOla is a voice AI lab that develops technology to convert unstructured spoken data into structured, actionable insights for industries such as logistics, aviation, and manufacturing. Instead of relying on keyboards, tablets, or outdated paper processes, workers can now interact naturally with syst...