Distribution Strategy & Operations Insights with The Distribution Guy®, Will Quinn

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Tevon Taylor sit down with Will Quinn, supply chain consultant at CAMM Consulting and better known as The Distribution Guy® to unpack the evolving world of warehousing and distribution. With a rich background spanning military logistics, Coca-Cola operations, and enterprise tech systems, Will offers a grounded yet forward-looking view of how distribution excellence is built from the floor up.

Together, they explore why the biggest risk in distribution is doing nothing, how to use AI to document standard operating procedures, and what the dirtiest ceiling fan in the building might say about a warehouse's performance. Will also shares why digital transformation should support—not drive—your business strategy and why automation won’t replace people, but poorly managed change might.

The discussion also touches on tariff-induced uncertainty, rising labor costs, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and the rising importance of nearshoring. Will and Tevon share leadership insights that emphasize culture, consistency, and communication—and leave us with a simple but powerful reminder: success starts with taking care of your people.

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Intro  

(03:23) Will Quinn, The Distribution Guy®  

(04:39) Stories and personal backgrounds  

(13:33) Diving into distribution and warehousing  

(16:55) Tariffs and global supply chains  

(20:01) Operational mistakes in warehouse strategy  

(25:31) Cybersecurity in the supply chain  

(25:59) Best practices for preventing hacks  

(26:49) Recognizing phishing attempts  

(27:15) Operational resilience and cybersecurity  

(29:16) Assessing warehouse efficiency  

(30:32) Key factors in warehouse management  

(31:53) The importance of culture in warehousing  

(35:37) Risks in technology adoption  

(42:01) Preparing for the future of warehousing  

(45:02) How to connect with Will and Tevon 

Resources:

• Learn more about The Distribution Guy®:  https://www.thedistributionguy.com 
• Connect with Will: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedistributionguy 
• Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ 
• Connect with Tevon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tevontaylor/ 
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This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Tevon Taylor and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/distribution-strategy-operations-insights-1445