EP 267: SpaceGuard and the ProGMA
In this episode, I was joined by VP of Sales and Marketing at SpaceGuard Products Ray Niemeyer. SpaceGuard provides protective guarding for multiple different applications in the material handling industry. We discuss their product offerings and the ProGMA. Key Takeaways SpaceGuard Products offers multiple different types of protective guarding for our industry. With the increasing presence of equipment, robots, and automation there...
EP 266: Logistics in Georgia
In this episode, I was joined by Sandy Lake who is the Director of the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics. We discussed what the center of innovation is in Georgia, why logistics is so big in the state, and their Logistics Summit. Key Takeaways The Georgia Center of Innovation is a state resource that helps businesses to grow and give them opportunities to learn what is happening in their particular industry. Sandy is in...
EP 265: Locus and Waypoint Become One
In this episode, I was joined by Rick Faulk, Jason Walker, and Patty Katsaros of Locus Robotics. Locus has been on the show multiple times and I have even done a visit to their location in Massachusetts but recently they have acquired Waypoint Robotics which has expanded their robotic offerings. We discuss why Locus and Waypoint were such a great match for each other, why robots are improving jobs, and how robots can help with the...
EP 264: A-SAFE
In this episode, I was joined by the CEO of A-SAFE, Paul Barlow. A-SAFE focuses on protective guarding products made of polymer and providing safe products for the material handling industry. We discuss how the idea of polymer guarding came about and what the differences are, between the ProGMA and the new RackEye product. Key Takeaways A-SAFE was founded as a polymer company making varying products since the beginning including...
EP 263: Bonnie Plants
On this episode, I was joined by the Director of E-commerce Operations & Fulfillment at Bonnie Plants, Sid Phelps. Bonnie Plants provides all of the pre-grown vegetable plants that you would find at places like Lowe’s and Home Depot. We discuss Bonnie Plants distribution model, how they developed a robust e-commerce business for live plants, and some career advice from Sid. Key Takeaways Bonnie Plants has been in business for 104...
EP 262: A. Duie Pyle Navigates NYC
In this episode, I was joined by John Luciani of A. Duie Pyle. Pyle is a transportation and logistics company providing LTL, FTL, and warehousing services based in the Northeast of the United States. John is the COO of LTL services and we discussed how the pandemic has had an impact on the trucking industry we also discuss how Pyle navigates difficult areas for trucking like New York City. Key Takeaways Pyle has been around for close...
EP 261: Phantom Auto
In this episode, I was joined by two Ryan’s both from Phantom Auto. Ryan Chesterfield and Ryan Clifford both work for Phantom Auto which is helping to bring remote work capabilities to the warehousing world. We discuss Phantom Auto’s technology, how it is changing the way we work and what the future looks like. Key Takeaways Phantom Auto is bringing revolutionary technology to the warehousing world by providing a solution that allows...