Episode 547: The Locus Robotics Story – vision, strategy, and smarter warehouses
Welcome to another exciting episode of The New Warehouse Podcast! Today’s guest is Al Dekin, Chief Revenue Officer and Co-Founder of Locus Robotics. Al shares the fascinating backstory of how Locus Robotics began and delves into how their Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are redefining warehouse operations. Join us as we explore their approach to boosting warehouse productivity, optimizing existing spaces, and their plans for the...
Episode 546: Unlocking growth through International Shipping
The latest episode of The New Warehouse Podcast features an enlightening discussion with Blake Dudek, President and COO of Jay Group, and Andre Storm, Director of 3PL Sales at Passport. Together, they delve into the complexities of international shipping for e-commerce brands. The conversation touches on how businesses can overcome the regulatory, logistical, and customer experience hurdles often associated with global expansion. The...
Episode 545: Quality Fuels growth for 3PL provider ShipLab
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Alan Silberstein, co-founder of ShipLab, a rapidly growing 3PL fulfillment partner based in beautiful San Diego. Alan shares the story behind ShipLab’s remarkable journey from an 800-square-foot garage startup to operating 175,000 square feet of warehouse space in just seven years. The conversation dives into the unique challenges of e-commerce fulfillment, how ShipLab...
Episode 544: Warehouse dock automation with Fox Robotics
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Marin Tchakarov, CEO of Fox Robotics, delves into the groundbreaking advancements his company has made in warehouse automation. Founded in 2017, Fox Robotics has set its sights on one of the most challenging aspects of warehouse logistics: automating trailer unloading. By leveraging advanced robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), Fox Robotics addresses shipping...
Episode 543: Toyota Material Handling’s Next-Gen Distribution Center
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin visits Toyota Material Handling’s headquarters in Indiana to explore their cutting-edge parts distribution center. Brett Bruin, Vice President of Aftermarket & Advanced Services at Toyota Material Handling, discusses the implementation of Toyota’s new AutoStore solution. This transformative project focuses on automation, operational efficiency, and enhancing worker conditions,...
Episode 542: Improving Warehouse Workforce Retention
This episode of The New Warehouse Podcast features Hisham Khaki, President and Founder of HapiGig and ShiftSwap. Hisham shares his journey from engineering and operations to addressing critical challenges in warehouse workforce retention. He discusses how HapiGig and its evolution, ShiftSwap, were born out of the need for workforce flexibility, particularly in the demanding warehousing sector. The conversation highlights the growing...
Episode 541: Exploring Digital Solutions for warehouse maintenance with MaintainX
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin and Chris Hutson, the Director of Lifecycle and Manufacturing Solutions at MaintainX, discuss the state of warehouse maintenance. The discussion dives into the evolution of warehouse maintenance, emphasizing the role of enterprise asset management (EAM) systems in adapting to modern technologies and boosting operational efficiency. MaintainX, a cloud-based, mobile-first platform,...