When it comes to optimizing warehouse operations, few companies offer a truly end-to-end solution. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Bob Hutson, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Real Estate at The Beacon Group, about how his team guides clients through the process from concept to implementation. 

The discussion highlights how The Beacon Group integrates real estate, technology, and financial modeling to help companies make smarter, faster decisions. As Hutson explains, warehouse network optimization requires foresight and alignment between operations and finance.

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What really goes into a 3PL quote? Does it ever feel like the final number comes out of thin air?

For e-commerce brands and 3PL providers alike, fulfillment pricing can be a complex web. With no industry-wide standard and costs broken into multiple categories, understanding how a proposal is built is critical for a successful partnership.

In this previously live session, Kevin was joined by a multi-disciplinary team from Barrett Distribution Centers to pull back the curtain. They went beyond a simple sales pitch to show you how multiple parts of a 3PL organization collaborate to develop pricing that creates a win-win for both the client and the provider.

This is a rare opportunity to see how a price is constructed from the ground up and to understand the "why" behind every line item.

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In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Kurt Heusner, CEO of Endpoint Automation Solutions, about how mid-market warehouses can modernize through digital transformation. Endpoint Automation Solutions helps companies bridge the gap between their ERP systems and the realities of warehouse operations. 

Kurt explains how modular, human-centered automation empowers smaller operators to stay competitive, improve visibility, and scale intelligently without overwhelming their teams or budgets. Together, they explore warehouse digital transformation for mid-market companies—balancing technology with people, outcomes, and agility.

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When it comes to improving warehouse performance, Chris Hamley, Managing Partner of The Brecham Group, believes in keeping things simple: make operations suck less. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with both Chris Hamley and Pete Allen, a returning guest and now one of the newest members of The Brecham Group. 

Together, they explore what that mantra truly means and how it shapes the firm’s approach to operational turnarounds in warehousing. This episode blends real-world lessons, cultural insight, and practical advice from two leaders who have spent their careers on the warehouse floor.

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The warehouse of today is already transforming, but what will it truly look like in 2026? We are moving beyond isolated automation to a fully integrated, intelligent ecosystem. This is where AI-driven robotics, augmented-reality workflows, and hyper-flexible software converge to create a warehouse that is not just faster, but more predictive, accurate, and resilient than ever before.

Tune in for a panel discussion with leaders from Addverb, Snapfulfil, Centric Packaging, and Vuzix. We’ll cut through the hype to reveal the practical technologies shaping the next wave of warehouse efficiency. 

See them all at the upcoming Element Logic Tradeshow in NJ on 11/13!

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When most people think about warehouse efficiency, they picture automation, robotics, or faster picking speeds. But for James Malley, Co-founder and CEO of Paccurate, the real opportunity lies in something far less flashy—how we pack boxes. In this episode, Kevin chats with James about Paccurate’s milestone of processing one billion packs and how the company is redefining packaging optimization through cartonization.

What began as a side project tackling dimensional weight challenges has evolved into a new layer of warehouse intelligence: the Packing Control System (PCS). As James explains, sometimes the smallest adjustments have the biggest ripple effects.

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Kevin chats with Rick McDonald, CEO and Founder of Rick McDonald Supply Chain Advisory, who spent over three decades at Clorox, including four years as Chief Supply Chain Officer. Drawing from his deep experience leading transformation across manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, Rick shares supply chain advice on how the industry evolved from grease pencils and overhead projectors to digital roadmaps, AI-driven planning, and consumer-obsessed supply chains. 

The conversation touches on leadership, change management, and what the future of warehousing will look like as technology and people continue to adapt.

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With Black Friday just weeks away, the window for final peak season preparation is closing. Are your operations and your systems truly ready for the surge?

Join your host, Kevin, for a crucial live discussion with Brian Kirst of Snapfulfil. Drawing on his unique dual experience as both a WMS expert and a former 3PL owner, Brian offers battle-tested strategies from both sides of the operation.

In this session, you will discover:

The Operator's Playbook: Go beyond theory with practical, on-the-floor tips Brian used to navigate high-volume seasons in his own 3PL.

The Pre-Peak Systems Audit: Uncover the critical checks you need to run on your system now to prevent crashes and costly "hiccups" on your busiest days.

Fortifying Your Fulfillment Engine: Learn how to align your people, processes, and technology to ensure your operation can handle the pressure without breaking.

This is a must-attend event for 3PL owners, warehouse managers, and operations leaders. Bring your questions for a live Q&A!

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In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Veena Radhakrishna, Head of Software and Co-Founder at Cartesian Kinetics. The company is carving a unique niche of bringing automation solutions to brownfield warehouse sites. 

Veena shares the founding story of Cartesian Kinetics, their flagship Carte+ system, and how the company’s design-first approach is helping warehouses overcome the typical barriers to automation. With insights on industry dynamics, adoption challenges, and practical deployment strategies, Veena explains why brownfield operations are a massive yet underserved market for automation.

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In today’s episode, Kevin chats with Jason Morin, Senior Director of Continuous Improvement and Engineering at ID Logistics. They discuss how technology, user experience, and continuous improvement intersect in today’s warehouse operations. ID Logistics is a global 3PL operating across 18 countries with nearly 18 million square feet of space dedicated to e-commerce, FMCG, food and beverage, healthcare, high-tech, and more.

Jason shares insights on ID’s internal labor management system, its global AI initiative, and why he believes good user experience design is critical for warehouse management systems. He also reflects on lessons from the floor, from identifying process breakdowns to balancing technology with human capability, offering a candid look at how warehouses can adapt to rapid change while staying focused on what matters most—making work easier and more efficient for people.

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