

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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Mar 27, 2025 • 33min
Sustainability in the Warehouse Industry: Strategies and Challenges
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, host Kevin speaks with Allison Meyers, Director of Marketing and Communications at Fives Intralogistics, and Brian Keiger, Chief Commercial Officer at ConveyCo Technologies, about sustainability in the warehouse industry. Representing the Conveyor Sortation Solutions Group and the Mobile Automation Group of MHI respectively, Allison and Brian discuss the challenges organizations face in implementing sustainable practices. They explore how companies can begin their sustainability journeys, the importance of leadership buy-in, and the benefits of measuring progress through KPIs. The conversation highlights the collaborative efforts required to achieve sustainability goals and the long-term business value of such initiatives.Learn more about the Mobile Automation Group here: https://www.mhi.org/magLearn more about Convery Sortation Solutions Group here: https://www.mhi.org/cssLearn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Mar 26, 2025 • 34min
EP 574: Building a Thriving Supply Chain Community for Operational Excellence
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast featuring Charles Cushing, Founder of StartOps, a specialized community for supply chain, CX, and finance operators at omnichannel brands. In this conversation, Charles shares how his past experiences managing operations at a fast-growing e-commerce startup led him to build a network to provide operators with critical peer-to-peer insights. StartOps addresses common issues in operations, from vendor selection to career development, by connecting professionals in a curated, referral-based environment. As we move through 2025, Charles reveals what's top of mind for operators and how community-driven support and technology insights are shaping the future of operations.Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Mar 24, 2025 • 35min
EP 573: Master Data in Warehouse Automation with KNAPP’s Marinus Bouwman
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin welcomes Marinus Bouwman, Product Manager and Business Development Lead at KNAPP, to discuss the role of master data in warehouse automation. KNAPP, a global leader in intelligent automation solutions, has pioneered advancements in data-driven automation for industries like food retail, healthcare, and general logistics.Tune in to hear Bouwman share insights into how high-quality data fuels automation, why master data often gets overlooked, and how KNAPP’s software solutions address these challenges. Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Mar 19, 2025 • 34min
EP 572: How Surgere and Trane Technologies are Advancing Supply Chain Visibility
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin sits down with Bill Wappler, CEO of Surgere, and Dave Russler Senior Manager at Trane Technologies to discuss how their partnership is transforming supply chain visibility. Surgere, an IOT technology company, and Trane Technologies, a global leader in climate solutions, have come together to tackle one of the biggest challenges in logistics—knowing exactly where products and components are at any given moment. Their collaboration improves efficiency, reduces errors, enhances tracking, and paves the way for AI-driven solutions.Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Mar 17, 2025 • 30min
EP 571:Rethinking Retail Return Logistics with Fillogic and Loop Returns
The world of logistics is changing fast, and nowhere is that more evident than in retail return logistics. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin sits down with Bill Thayer, Founder and CEO of Fillogic, and Chris Long, SVP of Technology at Loop Returns, live from Manifest 2025. They discuss how their companies are reshaping the returns process, making it more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective.Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Mar 15, 2025 • 1h 7min
The Evolution of PR & Marketing in Material Handling
It's no secret that the material handling world has evolved dramatically in the last few years. With more technology than ever before being utilized in the material handling space the way to create awareness around what is happening has changed as well.In this originally live podcast Kevin was joined by Ashton Maxfield, President & Founder of Master Plan Communications, to discuss how PR and marketing have evolved along with the material handling industry.Ashton saw the evolution coming and decided to apply what he had learned in other industries to the material handling industry and has worked with companies like Big Joe and Nucor Warehouse Systems to help get their message out.If you're curious how to get your message out whether you are a start up in the space, PR or marketing professional or an already established company looking to evolve this is the session for you.We'll also dive into how to maximize your ProMat and tradeshow presence.Learn more about Master Plan Communications here. Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Mar 12, 2025 • 38min
EP 570: Inside Zebra and Körber’s Partnership for Smarter Warehouse Technology
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin sits down with Andre Luecht, Global Strategy Lead at Zebra Technologies; Mark Delaney, Mobility Solutions Leader at Körber Supply Chain; and Mark Butler, Global Partner Management Manager at Zebra Technologies. Zebra, known for its barcode printers and scanners, has expanded significantly, incorporating AI, RFID, robotics, and machine vision technologies. Körber, recognized for its comprehensive warehouse management (WMS), order management (OMS), and now transportation management systems (TMS), tackles complex supply chain challenges for global enterprises. Together, Zebra and Körber leverage strategic collaboration to digitize warehouse operations, enhancing data capture and process optimization to meet growing market expectations for speed, efficiency, and accuracy.Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Mar 10, 2025 • 28min
EP 569: Autonomous Drone Inventory Management and More with Corvus Robotics
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast featuring Jackie Wu, Founder and CEO of Corvus Robotics. Corvus Robotics specializes in fully autonomous drone technology for warehouse inventory management. Unlike traditional methods that rely heavily on manual labor and barcode scanners, Corvus Robotics leverages advanced AI and drone technology to streamline warehouse operations. In today's conversation, Jackie shares insights into how unmanned drones effectively handle inventory discrepancies, improve operational efficiency, and significantly reduce overhead costs. Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Mar 5, 2025 • 29min
EP 568: Advancing Dock Safety with GMR Safety’s Power Chock
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin welcomes Pascal Jetté, VP of Business Development at GMR Safety. They discuss the company’s latest innovations and how they are reshaping dock safety. Pascal shares insights into GMR’s approach to preventing accidents, the evolution of dock safety technologies, and the company's commitment to providing solutions that work 100% of the time.Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Mar 3, 2025 • 39min
EP 567: Delivering a Smart Warehouse Experience with Deloitte
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin speaks with Wanda Riddick Johnson, Supply Chain Technology Fellow at Deloitte. She talks about the state of WMS today, the challenges in selecting the right system, and how Deloitte is helping businesses make smarter, more strategic decisions in warehouse optimization.With a deep background in supply chain innovation, Johnson shares insights on adopting cloud-based WMS, the impact of automation, and how AI-driven analytics are transforming fulfillment strategies. She also highlights how Deloitte’s Smart Factory and Smart Warehouse Experience give businesses a firsthand look at the future of warehouse technology.Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show


