Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Eric Ristow, VP of Global Technology Services at Lineage. Lineage, formerly Lineage Logistics, is the world’s largest temperature-controlled logistics provider, operating nearly 500 warehouses in 20 countries and moving over 250 billion pounds of food annually. 

With a mission to eliminate waste and help feed the world, Lineage is redefining cold chain logistics through innovation, acquisitions, and a strong technology strategy. In this conversation, Eric explains how Lineage integrates disparate systems, leverages data-driven insights, and implements automation and AI to streamline operations and enhance the customer experience.

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Air freight has always been a fast-moving, high-stakes sector of global trade. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Chris Condon, CEO and founder of Aircon, a company building AI agents to transform air freight operations. 

Chris shares how Aircon began with a mission to help small and medium-sized freight forwarders compete at scale. He also explains why air freight is more strategic than many assume and how AI is reshaping quoting, booking, and exception management.

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In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Joel Wayment, Vice President and General Manager of Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Packaging Solutions at Cardinal Health. 

Joel shares how Cardinal Health supports pharmaceutical manufacturers by managing complex logistics and packaging requirements to ensure life-saving products reach patients in perfect condition. He also discusses sustainability, visibility technology, and network planning for pharmaceutical logistics. He emphasizes that every medical supply chain shipment affects not only the patient but also their family and loved ones.

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Kevin chats with Dan Klinger, President and Founder of UpRight Warehouse Solutions, in this special episode of The New Warehouse Podcast’s Safety Series. The conversation centers on rack safety in warehouses—one of the most critical yet often overlooked elements of warehouse operations. UpRight Warehouse Solutions is best known for its patented UpRight Rack Repair system and proactive inspections that help facilities prevent catastrophic failures. 

In the episode, Dan walks us through how his company got started, what he's seeing in the field today, and what needs to change across the industry to truly prioritize safety. As racking becomes taller and warehouses become increasingly crowded, the margin for error becomes narrower. Dan’s message is clear: rack damage isn’t just a maintenance issue, it’s a threat to lives and livelihoods.

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 In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Bart Gadeyne, founder and CEO of Optioryx, about how his company helps warehouses digitize and optimize warehouse operations. Drawing on over a decade of experience in logistics optimization, Bart shares how Optioryx began with solving “too much air in shipments” and grew into a suite of AI-powered tools for 3D load building, slotting, picking optimization, and mobile SKU dimensioning.

 The conversation explores why accurate master data is critical before implementing automation, how to evaluate AI’s role in your operation, and how digital twins can provide actionable insights without costly IoT integrations. Bart also offers a practical roadmap for warehouse leaders to identify high-impact optimization opportunities before making investments in robotics or full automation. 

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In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Kashif Raza, founder and CEO of 3Linx Unified Commerce. Kashif shares the company’s evolution from a basement operation to a technology-driven fulfillment network and how it now serves as a bridge between e-commerce brands and 3PL providers. Built out of frustration with slow, expensive warehouse management systems, 3Linx was designed to simplify operations, foster collaboration, and keep brands informed in real time. 

Kashif offers candid insights on the challenges 3PL operators face, from expensive leases to commoditization, and explains how 3Linx’s hub-and-spoke model, values-driven operations, and “family” approach are helping members diversify revenue and survive in a competitive market.

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Welcome to this special “Safety Series” episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. Kevin chats with Vernon O’Donnell, CEO of Voxel, a computer vision-based AI company transforming warehouse safety. Voxel isn’t just monitoring environments; it’s actively preventing incidents by detecting hazards in real time using existing security cameras. Vernon shares how Voxel's solution identifies ergonomic risks, vehicle safety issues, and environmental hazards without requiring new hardware or invasive surveillance. 

With a passion rooted in both professional experience and a personal connection to workplace safety, Vernon offers insights into why traditional approaches often fall short and how technology can bridge that gap. This episode builds on the key themes in our Warehouse Safety Report and demonstrates what’s possible when prevention, rather than reaction, becomes the standard.

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Kevin chats with Nick Retzmann, Chief Growth and Product Officer at Vaibe, to explore how gamification can transform warehouse employee engagement. Vaibe offers a software-as-a-service platform that connects to existing systems, turning daily operational KPIs into fun, team-oriented challenges. From increasing pick rates to improving safety compliance, Vaibe creates an environment where employees feel recognized and motivated. 

With labor shortages, retention struggles, and competitive hiring markets putting pressure on warehouse operators, Nick explains why investing in engagement is no longer optional. Instead, gamification can make work more enjoyable while driving measurable gains in productivity, performance, and retention.

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In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, host Kevin speaks with Jason Minghini, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions at Kenco, a leader in third-party logistics (3PL) solutions. 

Jason shares how Kenco proactively navigates tariff complexities affecting global trade and innovatively leverages automation and robotics to overcome persistent labor shortages in warehousing. 

They explore recent automation initiatives, including collaborations with AutoStore and GreyOrange, delivering valuable insights for operational flexibility and efficiency.

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Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Dale Walsh, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Roboworx. Roboworx provides tailored field service solutions for robotics fleets, working directly with OEMs, resellers, and integrators to ensure long-term uptime. 

From site surveys to installations, preventative maintenance, and customer success, Dale shares how Roboworx helps robotics companies scale while keeping automation performing at its best. With robotics adoption accelerating across warehouses and other sectors, Dale offers practical advice for operators and startups alike on building a sustainable service strategy from day one.

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