The New Warehouse Podcast

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Ken Byrne, Founder of RedSky Europe. Based in Ireland, RedSky supports global brands navigating European eCommerce fulfillment. Byrne shares how his background as an eCommerce brand owner shaped RedSky’s approach to technology, scalability, and brand understanding.The conversation explores cross-border and European ecommerce fulfillment, the impact of Brexit, the realities of automation, and why Ireland is becoming a viable alternative to traditional European hubs. Byrne also explains how RedSky helps beauty brands expand into Europe while managing VAT, compliance, and operational complexity.Learn more about our sponsors here: Ocado Intelligent Automation, MPC & IFS Softeon Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Welcome back to The New Warehouse Podcast. In this episode, Kevin chats with Darin Brannan, CEO of Terminal Industries, about why yard automation has become a critical missing link in supply chain modernization. Brannan shares how Terminal Industries is rethinking the yard as a data-rich, automated environment rather than a manual afterthought. The conversation explores why yards have lagged behind warehouses in technology adoption, how computer vision and AI are changing that reality, and what the future holds for autonomous yard operations. Together, they unpack the operational, financial, and strategic impact of treating the yard as a true extension of the warehouse and transportation network.Learn more about our sponsors here: Ocado Intelligent Automation, MPC & IFS Softeon Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Live from the National Retail Federation Big Show in New York City, Kevin chats with Tony Rivers, CEO of Peak Technologies, Tom Bianculli, CTO of Zebra Technologies, and Matt Ploude, CTO of Peak Technologies. The conversation centers on how smart warehouse technology is reshaping operations through real-time visibility, automation, and human-centered design. Together, Peak and Zebra explain how RFID, machine vision, and AI-driven insights are enabling both warehouses and retail stores to operate as connected fulfillment environments. Rather than chasing automation for its own sake, the discussion focuses on practical, scalable ways smart warehouse technology can improve accuracy, speed, and decision-making across the supply chain.Learn more about our sponsors here: Ocado Intelligent Automation, MPC & IFS Softeon Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin Lawton chats with Naveen Chandra, Director of Distribution at EssilorLuxottica. Chandra oversees strategy across labor planning, slotting, and real-time operational control for a complex, high-SKU distribution network. EssilorLuxottica is best known for eyewear brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley, but its footprint spans eyewear, wearables, retail, and vertically integrated supply chains. The conversation explores how the company approaches automation, forecasting, and slotting while keeping human workers central to warehouse design. Rather than chasing lights-out operations, Chandra emphasizes resilience, safety, and reducing cognitive load for human-centered warehouse automation.Learn more about our sponsors here: Ocado Intelligent Automation, MPC & IFS Softeon Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Welcome back to The New Warehouse Podcast. In this episode, Kevin chats with Blake Chroman, Principal at Sitex Group. They discuss how warehouse power infrastructure is reshaping industrial real estate decisions. Drawing from Sitex Group’s portfolio across New Jersey, New York, and South Florida, Chroman explains how electrical capacity, utility timelines, and total occupancy costs now influence leasing and development strategy.The conversation explores why power has moved from a background consideration to a front-line requirement, how older buildings are being repositioned, and what tenants should evaluate when selecting their next facility.Learn more about our sponsors here: Ocado Intelligent Automation, MPC & IFS Softeon Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

The results are in. We polled the material handling community, and the verdict was overwhelming: 45% of you say Thought Leadership and Content is your #1 marketing priority for 2026.The "Old School" way of selling in the warehouse—relying solely on spec sheets and cold calls—is fading. As new generations enter the workforce and high-tech solutions like AI and robotics become the norm, the way we build trust has fundamentally changed.Buyers don’t just want a product; they want a partner who understands the future of the supply chain.Kevin went live with Ashton Maxfield of Master Plan Communications to discuss these results and how to develop a thought leadership plan for your marketing strategy. Enjoy this previously live episode. Learn more about Master Plan Communications here: https://masterplancommunications.com/Learn more about our sponsors here: Ocado Intelligent Automation, MPC & IFS Softeon Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin Lawton sits down with Georg Meyer, Independent Director at Assembled Products, to discuss what it truly takes to build a warehouse designed for long-term growth. Based in Iowa, Assembled Products supports manufacturers like John Deere through assembly and kitting services that demand flexibility, accuracy, and operational discipline. Meyer shares how the company transitioned from leased facilities to a purpose-built warehouse, why they invested in their own WMS, and how thoughtful planning helped them scale without sacrificing efficiency. The conversation offers practical insight for operators looking to align facility design, technology, and growth strategy.Learn more about our sponsors here: Ocado Intelligent Automation, MPC & IFS Softeon Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

In this episode of The New Warehouse, David Stanton, CEO and Co-Founder of Reelables, explores how smart labels are changing how companies track cargo and improve supply chain visibility. Reelables develops printable, low-cost smart labels that function as active tracking devices, giving logistics teams real-time insight into where goods are, how they move, and where issues occur. What began as an experiment in consumer tracking quickly evolved into a supply chain solution as COVID exposed visibility gaps across logistics networks. Stanton explains how smart labels now help organizations reduce loss, improve accountability, and gain clarity across warehouses, transportation networks, and global operations.Learn more about our sponsors here: Ocado Intelligent Automation, MPC & IFS Softeon Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Welcome back to The New Warehouse Podcast. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Dave Glick, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Business Services at Walmart. Glick oversees finance, technology, and operations, with a clear mandate centered on AI adoption in the enterprise.The discussion explores how large organizations move from experimentation to real usage by putting AI directly into employees’ hands. Glick shares how access, leadership support, and cultural permission can turn AI into a daily tool rather than a side project, and highlights what it takes to manage change across a massive, complex organization.Learn more about our sponsors here: Ocado Intelligent Automation, MPC & IFS Softeon Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Oscar Gladman, Vice President of Parcel Distribution at Crane Worldwide Logistics, unpacks how parcel strategy has evolved and what shippers need to understand moving forward. With more than 20 years of experience across parcel, e-commerce, and enterprise logistics, Gladman offers a grounded look at how consumer behavior, technology, and carrier dynamics have reshaped the parcel landscape.From the rise of residential delivery to the growing complexity of carrier relationships, the conversation explores what has changed, what hasn’t, and how companies can stay flexible in an increasingly unpredictable market.Learn more about our sponsors here: Ocado Intelligent Automation, MPC & IFS Softeon Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show