Episode 585: Holman Logistics on longevity, loyalty, and a people-first approach
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...
Episode 584: Unlocking supply chain execution with Xpandur
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...
Episode 583: Crowdsourced last mile delivery with Roadie
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...
Episode 582: Maximizing value with operational consulting with Supply Chain Alliance
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...
Episode 581: A global logistics strategy rooted in optionality
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...
Episode 580: An intelligent approach to warehouse software from Dematic
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, 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...
Episode 579: The Journey to Sustainable Warehousing, Insights from ProMat 2025
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...
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