

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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May 24, 2023 • 28min
EP 387: Demystifying Sustainability With Gravity
In the latest episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Saleh Elhattab, founder and CEO of Gravity, joins Kevin to discuss sustainability in warehousing. Gravity is a platform that helps organizations understand and reduce their carbon emissions. Saleh's passion for physical industries intersects with his belief in climate risk and assisting organizations to participate in creating a more sustainable future. As businesses face an increased demand to measure their carbon footprint and understand the impact of their operations on the environment, Gravity offers a comprehensive solution. Tune in to learn more about how Saleh and Gravity are making a difference.Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

May 22, 2023 • 31min
EP 386: Navigating Warehouse Real Estate with Senna De La Cruz of Colliers
In this insightful episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, host Kevin Lawton interviews Senna De La Cruz, VP of Industrial and Logistics Real Estate at Colliers. Colliers is a global real estate services company specializing in buying, selling, and leasing commercial real estate, particularly in the industrial sector. Senna works closely with large companies to evaluate their current facilities and help them adapt to the ever-changing landscape of warehousing and logistics. Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

May 17, 2023 • 41min
EP 385: Portable Intelligence's Smart Warehouse Platform
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin welcomes Jeff Lem, President and Founder of Portable Intelligence, to discuss the next generation of warehouse management systems and his book, now in its second edition, Your Warehouse is Not Your Fridge. Portable Intelligence is working on smart warehouse solutions incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time locating systems (RTLS) for indoor tracking. By pushing the boundaries and challenging the manual processes in traditional WMS systems, Portable Intelligence is creating a new frontier in warehouse management.Learn more about Collision Awareness 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

May 15, 2023 • 15min
EP 384: Intralogistics Solutions with Joel Thomas of Siemens
Live from ProMat 2023 Joel Thomas, Director of Intralogistics at Siemens, stops by the booth to discuss the future of warehousing and intralogistics' role in shaping it. If you aren’t familiar with Siemens, they provide engineering solutions in the industrial and manufacturing space. In this episode, Kevin and Joel talk about how intralogistics technology is revolutionizing the way warehouses and factories operate today, as well as what we can expect from Siemens and other innovators in the near future. Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

May 10, 2023 • 38min
EP 383: Davinci Micro Fulfillment
In this episode of the New Warehouse podcast, Corey Apirian, Davinci Micro Fulfillment's founder, and CEO, sits down with Kevin to discuss all things micro fulfillment. Apirian explains that the size of these centers varies depending on the problem they are solving, and he gives examples of different businesses that use micro-fulfillment centers. They also discuss the importance of inventory control and the ultimate goal of going point-to-point from the center to the end consumer. If you aren’t familiar with micro fulfillment or just want to learn more, this episode is for you.Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

May 8, 2023 • 28min
EP 382: Rajant Panel Discussion
In a special panel episode of The New Warehouse, host Kevin Lawton welcomes industry experts to discuss Rajant's revolutionary Kinetic Mesh Networking technology. The lineup included Ale Walker, Director of Business Development at Gray Solutions, Todd Rigby, Director of Sales at Rajant Corporation, Eric Rongley, CEO at Prime Robotics, and Robert Cheek, COO at Uvify. Tune in to learn more as these experts discuss how Kinetic Mesh Networking technology revolutionizes the warehouse industry!Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

May 3, 2023 • 12min
EP 381: Lucas Systems at ProMat 2023
Ken Ramoutar, Chief Marketing Officer at Lucas Systems, joins The New Warehouse live from ProMat 2023. Lucas Systems is a Pittsburgh-based software company focused on improving warehouse efficiency by providing workers with tools to streamline their operations. Their system, run by the voice assistant Jennifer, helps workers move around warehouses more efficiently and reduce stress with minimal walking and unproductive time. Ken and Kevin discuss everything from the MHI Innovation Awards nomination for Lucas System, things to consider before robotics, and how voice optimization benefits the warehouse. Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

May 1, 2023 • 37min
EP 380: Scale Microgrids
Welcome to The New Warehouse podcast! Tim Victor is the Project Lead for Electric Vehicles at Scale Microgrid, a company dedicated to accelerating the adoption of distributed energy resources to create a cleaner, more resilient, and more affordable future. In this episode, Tim shares insights into the intersection of microgrids and electric vehicles in modern warehouses. Listeners can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of microgrids and electric vehicles for warehouses. Additionally, Tim discusses how these technologies can help warehouses achieve energy efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability goals. If you're interested in learning more about the future of energy and its relationship to modern warehousing, be sure to listen to this episode. Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Apr 26, 2023 • 30min
EP 379: iLogistics USA and the 3PL Business
Get ready to be inspired as Julio Diaz, the founder, and CEO of iLogistics USA, an e-commerce 3PL fulfillment company based in Miami, Florida, joins The New Warehouse's latest episode. Julio's story is an American Dream come true, having started from humble beginnings as an Uber driver and delivery guy before founding iLogistics USA in 2018 with the help of friends and family. Tune in to learn more about Julio's journey and how iLogistics USA provides top-quality services to customers at highly competitive prices. Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Apr 24, 2023 • 14min
EP 378: The Smart Warehouse with Softeon
CMO Dan Gilmore and CTO Mark Fralick of Softeon join The New Warehouse from ProMat 2023 to discuss the smart warehouse of the future. Softeon is a supply chain software solutions company focused on supply chain execution, including warehouse management and warehouse execution systems. Their suite of products includes labor management, yard management, slotting optimization, and materials handling. Tune in to hear how Softeon removes barriers to automation and speeds up ROI, allowing warehouses to integrate technology into the warehouse.Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show