The New Warehouse Podcast

Welcome to another exciting episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. In this episode, Kevin welcomes Nick Malewicki, General Manager of Autonomous Solutions at Big Joe, to discuss how the company is making warehouse automation more accessible. 

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Big Joe has built its reputation on practical material handling equipment. Now, it is bringing that same philosophy to autonomous solutions. 

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In this episode of The New Warehouse, Kevin welcomes Jing Jing Chen, Vice President of Growth at Basic 3PL. They discuss how the rapid rise of social commerce is transforming fulfillment operations. 

Jing Jing shares how Basic 3PL has built an automation-first fulfillment network that combines robotics, technology, and skilled employees to help brands thrive in an increasingly fast-paced e-commerce landscape.

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Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. In this episode, we welcome two guests. Kyle McCarty, Sr. Field Application Engineer at Toyota Automated Logistics, and Jeff Messenger, VP of Reverse Logistics and Facilities/Maintenance/Eng at Pattern. Both companies are at the absolute forefront of transforming material handling and supply chain logistics. 

Today, we dive into how modular frameworks, virtual testing, and a software-first approach. The discussion highlights how operations of all sizes can scale efficiently, minimize implementation risks, and successfully optimize their workflows before making major capital investments.

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Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast! In this episode, Kevin welcomes Mark Healy, Vice President of Customer Solutions at Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc., to discuss the dynamic world of third-party logistics. Barrett Distribution Centers is a privately held, third-generation, omni-channel fulfillment and managed transportation provider founded in the early 1940s. 

Operating 19 strategic facilities across the United States, Barrett specializes in scaling alongside emerging and established brands across retail, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer channels. Healy shares his extensive 30-year industry perspective on why brands leave 3PL providers, the critical importance of proactive communication, and how to operationally align warehouse teams to ensure long-term client retention.

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Welcome to another exciting episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. In this episode, host Kevin sits down with Rueben Scriven, Research Manager at Interact Analysis. Interact Analysis is a premier market intelligence firm providing clarity to the complex warehouse industry. 

This discussion dives deep into the findings of their mid-year warehouse automation report, exploring market shifts, regional trends, and emerging technologies. This episode provides a vital roadmap for operators looking to future-proof their supply chains in a changing landscape.

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Strong warehouse leadership extends beyond productivity metrics and operational efficiency. It creates an environment where employees feel valued, trusted, and empowered to contribute every day. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin sits down with Allen Avery, Senior Manager of Warehouse Operations at LesserEvil, to discuss how the rapidly growing better-for-you snack company has built a warehouse culture centered on empathy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

From hiring the right people to developing future leaders and embracing new technology, Avery shares practical leadership lessons that have helped LesserEvil scale while maintaining a highly engaged workforce.

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Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. At Supply Chain Point 2026, Kevin spoke with Jon Bell, of UPS’s Advanced Technology Group, and Darryl Forbes, Vice President of Operational Technology at UPS. UPS delivers millions of packages every day, making visibility, reliability, and customer experience critical to success. 

In this conversation, Bell and Forbes discuss how UPS is leveraging RFID technology to move beyond traditional package tracking and create what they describe as a smarter, more connected network. The discussion explores how RFID is improving visibility, reducing misloads, creating new customer touchpoints, and laying the foundation for predictive supply chain operations powered by real-time data.

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Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin speaks with Maanav Iyengar, Co-Founder and CEO of Retina Robotics. Founded by robotics engineers with firsthand exposure to warehouse operations, Retina Robotics makes automation more accessible through computer vision. 

In this conversation, Iyengar discusses the challenges slowing automation adoption, how Retina Robotics is helping warehouses improve inventory accuracy, and why the company believes computer vision can transform inventory management.

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Welcome to The New Warehouse Podcast. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Blair Healey, Supply Chain Implementation Manager at Sonepar US, Cam Dore, Director of Operational Innovation at US Electrical Services (USESI), and Chris Shannon, who oversees distribution center and transportation operations for USESI. 

Recorded at the Kardex Experience Lab in Cincinnati, the conversation explores how leading distributors are approaching warehouse innovation through automation and AI. The discussion highlights the role of technologies in service levels, increasing capacity, and helping warehouse teams become more proactive and efficient.

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Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Steven Leeds, Senior Category Manager at Global Industrial. Global Industrial supplies more than 1.6 million products to warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturers, and other industries across North America. As both a supplier and warehouse operator, the company brings a unique perspective to the challenges facing the industry.

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