The Warehouse Underground Podcast

The rather epic Sam Goodman joined in to talk all things safety. But....this isn't your grandpa's safety. Sam has a very fresh slant on it that he has molded after MANY years in the field. He is Founder, Human and Organizational Performance practitioner, and safety consultant at The HOP Nerd LLC. Not only this but is also an accomplished consultant, coach, author, and speaker specializing in bring...

Dana Harris, a 15-year veteran in the industry and now the General Manager of a large site in the mid-west USA, dropped by for a chat as part of our "Manager Methods" Series. It's great to shine a spotlight on ACTUAL managers in the facilities on the front lines getting it done! He's doing such a great job with his teams inside the 4 walls of the facility but follow him on LinkedIn and you'll see...

Will Quinn, aka The Distribution Guy, joined me for this episode to talk all things warehousing, distribution, AI, career growth and much more! Such great insights on this episode from Will! The contributions he has made to the world of distribution are immense including 25+ years leading at all levels of well-known companies, operating his own consulting firm, publishing nearly 100 articles, spea...

Zack Napolitano, Founder of the TAC Group, dropped by for a great discussion about optimizing operations inside warehouses, distribution, and fulfillment centers. I also got a chance to get his views on what he's seen from the vantage point of his consulting firm traveling around the country and having supported many well-known companies and their operations. The main tagline for The TAC Group is:...

I've been trying to get this guy on the podcast for a while now. The one and only Tyrell A. Morris joined me for this episode. If you follow him on LinkedIn like I do, you will see a steady stream of incredible insightful and heartfelt content, and it's all genuine. Not only is he a Senior Operations Manager at Maersk but he is also a published author (his book is still selling copies 5 years late...

Michael Pierce is a new shipping manager who came up through the ranks starting as an associate. He contacted me saying he was a fan of the podcast and wanted to come on & talk about his journey from associate to manager, lessons he's learned along the way, challenges he faced in a new manager role, & what he was doing to tackle them. I immediately said yes & was thrilled to talk about...

I love highlighting new and exciting startups on the podcast! Spurthi Venkatesh Prasad is the Founder of HudQu which is "Bridging non-tech jobs and talent, one scroll at a time." She joins me for a chat about her innovative and exciting new company that is modernizing and simplifying the world of staffing and recruitment for warehouse jobs (and many other industries). Job seeking sucks ok, we can...

The 3PL world is huge. There are thousands....10s of thousands of them around the globe and trying to learn which one might be the best for brands is a challenge. What separates the good from the bad? What is life like inside one? Nish George, the CEO of Fetch Fulfillment, was my guest for this episode! We pull back the curtain on how Fetch operates, what are some of the missteps and oversights br...

I was super thrilled that Kelly (Dockrell) Brown stopped by for this episode! She is the creator and owner of a very successful recruiting firm called Acclaim Recruiters which has a big presence in the Supply Chain space. She reveals some AWESOME insider knowledge about how the industry works behind the scenes with clients....(is it taboo to say it's a smidge like online dating?), how to optimize...

Running out of space in a warehouse or distribution center is the WORST! If you have lived through this like I have you know how awful it is. Ready for the laundry list? Productivity down. Safety risks up. Inventory write off odds up. Housekeeping down. MORALE DOWN! But to all the warehouse managers and DC/FC ops managers out there just know you don't have to suffer through it! John Brooks the CEO...

Paul Lukehart Managing Principal, PL Programs LLC was my guest for this episode. He's well versed in the operations world realities with the background to prove it from some well-known big names. But he took that knowledge/wisdom and put it into his own organization. PL Programs is helping operations executives deliver projects critical to their supply chain capabilities from new site launches to...

Tomas David Ye and Dibyesh Giri from Perseuss stopped by the Podcast for this episode. Up front, they have a fantastic solution that is helping operations reduce their shipping cost and optimize their packing process. In the warehousing world it's often picking which takes up a lot of the oxygen, resources, and labor. But they're here to tell you that you are possibly bleeding money out by not opt...

Thanks to the real Mike Meyers the founder of Lully for coming on the show! Mike has been connected with the software and optimization side of warehouse and distribution for a long time. Now, he has taken all of that expertise and started his own company. Lully is here to "maximize warehouse efficiency with unparalleled flexibility and simplicity. Simplify achieving warehouse operational efficienc...

Great podcast with Cliff Hardesty the VP at Bar Code Depot. We dove into the history of Bar Code Depot, how a family legacy turned into a trusted partner for warehouses and distribution centers across the country. We also talked about exciting new partnerships, including how they're working with Nexus AMR to bring cutting-edge robotics to their customers. T he conversation also touched on where th...

Running out of space in your warehouse? Having to store pallets of goods down the aisles just so that you can unload trucks and not pay detention? This scenario sucks. Next? Safety risk up. Inventory write-offs up. Productivity down. And what are you supposed to do about it....raise the roof higher? Why yes! I loved chatting with Matt De Vito of LIFTEX and Rob Marek of Raise The Roof Logistics who...

I don't know much about machine learning or AI, but Jerry Abiog does! He's CEO & Co-founder @ Standard Insights & as he says has been "working in the AI space before it was cool." More specifically, he helps businesses leverage their first-party data to predict and influence their customers' buying patterns. Don't think this applies to the world of distribution centers? Jerry and I feel yo...

Operations teams spend money on all types of things to keep things running on time. From materials to supplies and everything in between. Take it from me...it's a HUGE headache doing it, tracking it, and accounting for it. After all, operations leaders are trying to run operations first! But Keivan Shahida and Response have created a solution to massively help with this headache (even better than...

Don't feel like you're getting the most out of your WMS? IS YOUR WMS VENDOR BECOMING SLOW TO RESPOND TO YOUR CALLS? Make the "911 call for help" to Tryon Solutions! I enjoyed the chat with Jody Phillips to learn the ins and outs of how Tryon can be a big-time advocate for operations utilizing well known Warehouse Management Systems. They have the team that you want in your corner when you're getti...

Lots of insight was shared when LaFayette Engineering along with their sister company Mesh Automation (Mesh Automation Website Link) joined the show. Investing in a big-time automation or robotic engineering initiative for your warehouse/DC might seem daunting, but the impact and gains from it can be BIG. Kris Cugnon and Jim Webb share their perspectives on how it all goes down when you work with...

Jamie Callihan and Phil Denton joined me on this episode to talk about their robotics solutions at JLC Robotics. We discuss how their products are the perfect gateway for operations wanting to begin their robotics journey. Also, we highlight the methods their tech can help achieve customer ROI timeline goals. Added on to that though, we discuss the growing desire in the industry to remember the "s...

I loved chatting with Leah Clement of iJility, which is a staffing firm that doesn't just fill roles; they elevate your operations. They're much more comprehensive and in depth than traditional staffing firms. I asked insightful questions, and she answered them all! Examples: "Aren't different staffing firms all just pulling from the same pool of people? We always hear warehouses should increase w...

In this episode I chat with Kasey McCormick Lyding who is the founder of ManagerStreet. Even though we are from different industries we had a great chat about first time managers/supervisors, the lack of training they sometimes get in their new roles, and ways she can help in their growth by teaching, coaching, and mentoring. Platforms like hers are a GOLDMINE for anyone wanting to better themselv...

In this episode I chat with Casey Winans who is the CEO at Fullstride. He helps advise and guide operations through their first WMS installations from conception to end.  If you are considering a WMS implementation for your organization, this is the podcast for you! I ask him many questions about what goes on "behind the scenes" in this industry and we discuss the wisdom we've gained from goi...