The New Warehouse Podcast

Join Kevin from The New Warehouse as he sits down with Zach Steck, Market Specialist for Material Handling at Pepperl+Fuchs, and Phil Varley, CTO at Tenivus from the MHI Headquarters. This insightful discussion explores the integration of AI and robotics into conveyor systems, focusing on AI applications, quality control, predictive maintenance, and industry trends. Gain valuable insights into how AI and advanced sensor technologies can optimize your warehouse operations, enhance productivity, and lower maintenance costs.Learn more about the CSS industry group here: https://www.mhi.org/cssLearn more about Collision Awareness here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

In this special episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Kristi Montgomery, VP of Innovation, Research, and Development at Kenco Logistics, and Mel Alwood, Regional VP of Operations at Neovia Logistics, to preview the upcoming WERC Conference taking place June 8–11, 2025, in New Orleans. Hosted by the Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC), the conference centers on one powerful theme: Leading with Vision. Kristi and Mel share how this year’s focus mirrors the realities of today’s warehousing challenges and opportunities, including workforce transformation, AI, peer learning, and networking. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a longtime member, this conversation unpacks why the WERC 2025 Conference remains the go-to educational event for warehouse professionals.Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Brien Downie, President of Holman Logistics, a family-owned third-party logistics company that has been operating continuously since 1864. Brien shares Holman's remarkable 161-year history, its values-driven leadership style, and why a people-first culture has been the company’s "secret sauce." From investing in employee development to supporting long-term customer partnerships, Holman Logistics proves that success in logistics isn’t just about automation or strategy—it’s about people who care.Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Welcome to another episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Adrian Betts, founder of Xpandur, a firm specializing in supply chain execution consulting. Drawing on decades of experience across distribution, transportation, and technology, Adrian shares how Xpandur helps companies execute more efficiently, not just design a better strategy. From fixing warehouse workflows to managing tech implementation, Xpandur brings pragmatic, boots-on-the-ground guidance to companies struggling to close the gap between vision and reality. In this conversation, Adrian breaks down his consulting approach, shares real-world insights, and highlights how supply chain execution, rather than planning, is where most operations often fall short.Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

In Today's episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin broadcasts live from Manifest with Marc Gorlin, CEO and founder of Roadie. Marc shares the origin story of Roadie and how it’s transforming last-mile logistics. The conversation covers Roadie’s community-driven model, its evolution into cross-dock and big & bulky delivery, and the company’s mission to deliver everything from iPhone chargers to grills with the same convenience and speed. With 50 cross-dock hubs planned by the end of the year, Roadie is scaling fast and reshaping what same-day delivery looks like for retailers, drivers, and consumers alike.Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where we welcome guest Darryl Nelson, Principal and Practice Lead at Supply Chain Alliance. With a background rooted in hands-on operational leadership, Darryl shares what makes operational consultants valuable in today’s complex warehousing environment. The conversation highlights key warehousing challenges for 2025, how proactive assessments and turnaround projects work, and why real-world experience matters when engaging a consulting partner. With over 30 years of experience and more than 600 successful projects, Darryl explains how to leverage operational consulting to unlock performance, resilience, and long-term value.Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where logistics legend Jim Tompkins, Chairman of Tompkins Ventures, joins the show. With over 50 years in the industry, Jim shares lessons from his early days in warehousing and consulting, his role in shaping the profession, and how disruption has become the new normal. The conversation focuses on a new era of global logistics strategy, where adaptability, agility, and optionality are more essential than optimization. From reshoring and nearshoring to navigating tariffs and global disruptions, Jim unpacks the evolving needs of today’s supply chain leaders.Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin sits down with Ryan Kirklewski, Director of Software Product Management at Dematic. Known globally for its material handling automation, Dematic is now making bold strides into software innovation. Ryan shares how Dematic's software platform offers adaptable, intelligent solutions to help customers manage and scale their warehouse operations more efficiently. Furthermore, this conversation explores the software renaissance within warehouse automation, from combining traditional WMS, WES, and WCS functionalities to leveraging AI for decision-making.Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Welcome to this special panel episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded live at ProMat 2025 in Chicago. In this episode, host Kevin moderates a conversation with leaders from Nucor, Big Joe Forklifts, and David J. Joseph Company (DJJ) to explore the evolving role of sustainability in the warehouse and the material-handling industry. Panelists include Luke Johnson, Sustainability Supervisor at Nucor; Daniel Aguirre, Commercial Director at Nucor’s Warehouse Division; Martin Boyd, Chief Marketing Officer at Big Joe Forklifts; and David Hodory, Marketing Manager at DJJ. The discussion dives into modern steelmaking, innovative racking systems, warehouse electrification, and how companies can implement practical and measurable sustainability goals today.Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Lift smarter with TAWI Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Welcome to another episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded live at Manifest 2025. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Shelly Nirvelli, Vice President of Business Development for Packaging at DHL Supply Chain. DHL Supply Chain is a DHL Group division focusing on comprehensive solutions like warehousing, transportation, and packaging. The conversation zeroes in on the role of smart packaging as a competitive differentiator. Shelly breaks down how DHL helps brands rethink packaging—from design and sourcing to final delivery—while improving sustainability, efficiency, and responsiveness to demand. Whether it's a clamshell for flea collars or a Halloween candy variety pack, DHL's approach blends tech, supply chain strategy, and customer focus to transform packaging into a value driver.Learn more about Collision Awareness here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show