

The New Warehouse Podcast
Kevin Lawton
The New Warehouse podcast hosted by Kevin Lawton is your source for insights and ideas from the distribution, transportation and logistics industry. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday morning bring you the latest from industry experts and thought leaders.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 27min
Live from WERC 2024: Custom Bonded Warehousing with Meiborg 3PL
In a special podcast episode recorded at WERC 2024 in Dallas, Texas, Kevin Lawton of The New Warehouse Podcast sits down with Uma Taylor, the Business Development Manager at Meiborg Inc., a prominent 3PL (Third Party Logistics provider). Uma shares her journey into logistics, details about Meiborg's growth, and provides crucial insights into custom bonded warehousing. This episode was brought to you by Big Joe Forklifts. Learn more here.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Jul 24, 2024 • 23min
EP 505: Celebrating Heroes in Transportation with Road Dog Coffee
Welcome to The New Warehouse Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the world of coffee with a mission. Our guest is Spencer Squier, CEO and founder of Road Dog Coffee, a unique company that serves truckers and logistics professionals. Spencer shares the journey of creating a coffee brand that not only delivers premium coffee but also honors the vital role truckers play in our economy. Road Dog Coffee's innovative approach stems from Spencer’s deep roots in the transportation industry and his passion for supporting the often-overlooked heroes of the highways.Learn more about PickerPal here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Jul 22, 2024 • 29min
EP 504: Leveraging QR Codes to Transform Supply Chain Efficiency
Today's episode of The New Warehouse Podcast welcomes Sam Titus, the CTO of FreightPrint. FreightPrint is transforming supply chain management with innovative tracking solutions utilizing QR codes. This episode dives into the advantages of a QR code over traditional barcodes, the seamless integration of FreightPrint's system, and the future of warehouse technology.Learn more about PickerPal here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 4min
BONUS EP: The Warehouse Revolution
In this special bonus episode of the New Warehouse Podcast, originally broadcast live on LinkedIn, Kevin Lawton hosts a discussion with the authors of 'The Warehouse Revolution, Automate or Terminate'. Authors Pete Deveyni, Jim Stollenberg, and Miguel Pinilla delve into the essence of the warehouse revolution, challenges in automation adoption, and the future of warehousing. Highlights include insights on the importance of understanding foundational processes prior to automation, addressing talent gaps, and the rise of flexible automation solutions. The conversation also touches on labor issues and the importance of user experience in warehouse operations.Learn more about PickerPal here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Jul 18, 2024 • 20min
Live from WERC 2024: Insights from Big Joe
This special episode comes to you from this year's WERC Conference. This episode, sponsored by Big Joe Forklifts, dives into the latest trends and technologies in the material handling industry with Kevin being joined by Kurt Spyke, the Director of National Accounts at Big Joe Forklifts, to discuss the state of the industry, innovative solutions, and what lies ahead. Learn more about Big Joe Forklifts right here.Support the show

Jul 17, 2024 • 37min
503: Recruiting for Warehouse Automation
Today’s episode of The New Warehouse Podcast welcomes Cian Denvir, the Director of U.S. Business for Proactive Global. Proactive Global specializes in recruitment for warehouse automation and robotics, providing a unique perspective on industry trends, talent development, and the future of automation. Cian shares insights into the current dynamics of the warehouse automation market, the challenges and opportunities in recruiting talent, and how to attract the next generation of professionals to this rapidly evolving field.Learn more about PickerPal here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Jul 15, 2024 • 31min
502: Warehousing and Freight with AFS Logistics
Welcome to The New Warehouse Podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Tom Nightingale, the CEO of AFS Logistics, join us. AFS Logistics is a non-asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider with over 40 years of experience. Tom shares his take on warehousing and freight, highlighting the essential relationship between these two elements in the supply chain. Join us for a deep dive into the freight industry's latest trends. Discover how AFS tailors specialized services to meet the evolving demands of consumer behavior and technological progress.Learn more about PickerPal here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Jul 12, 2024 • 43min
BONUS EPISODE: Increasing your Warehouse Vision with Slotting
How do you take your warehouse farther and how do you optimize in your current state? For this bonus episode of The New Warehouse, originally broadcast live on LinkedIn, I was joined by JJ Stanczak of MTE Consulting Partners to discuss how slotting can help take your operation to the next level.We discuss:-What is slotting?-How to identify if you have a slotting problem?-How to address your slotting problem?-How Warehouse Vision can help optimize your slotting process-How slotting can help you create a foundation that will allow you to realize the full benefits of automation and robotic implementationsLearn more about Warehouse Vision here. Learn more about PickerPal here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Jul 10, 2024 • 30min
501: Solving the Truck Parking Crisis with Truck Parking Club
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. Today, we are joined by Evan Shelley, the co-founder and CEO of Truck Parking Club. This innovative company addresses the widespread truck parking shortage in the United States. Truck Parking Club provides a platform that connects truck drivers with available parking spaces using a two-sided marketplace model. The company leverages technology to solve both the parking shortage and awareness issues, making it easier for truckers to find and reserve parking spots. Evan shares insights into the genesis of Truck Parking Club, its operations, and its impact on the warehousing and logistics industry.Learn more about PickerPal here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Jul 8, 2024 • 26min
500 Episodes!!!
It's a monumental episode! Our 500th podcast episode is here. Tune in as Kevin shares his takeaways from 500 episodes and 5 years of podcasting. A huge thank you goes out to you, the listener! What's up for the next 500? Tune in to find out!Learn more about PickerPal here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show