The New Warehouse Podcast

Kevin Lawton

The New Warehouse podcast hosted by Kevin Lawton is your source for insights and ideas from the distribution, transportation and logistics industry. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday morning bring you the latest from industry experts and thought leaders.

  1. EP 631: What's Really Happening In Warehouse Automation Right Now?

    1D AGO

    EP 631: What's Really Happening In Warehouse Automation Right Now?

    In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Adrian Stoch, CEO of the Americas at Hai Robotics. Adrian recently transitioned from the end-user side, with leadership roles at GXO and Target, to the solution-provider side at Hai. His unique perspective brings a sharper focus on customer success in warehouse automation. Adrian shares why he joined Hai Robotics, how his past experiences shaped his views on automation, and why customer outcomes must drive innovation.  Adrian also dives into adoption challenges, the rise of humanoids, and how Hai Robotics is rethinking automation excellence. From large-scale implementations to small and mid-market companies exploring robotics, Adrian highlights why true innovation isn’t just about robots.  Get better visibility with Surgere. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Support the show

    32 min
  2. Live from WERC: The Future of Warehouse Distribution, Technology, and Workforce Innovation

    5D AGO

    Live from WERC: The Future of Warehouse Distribution, Technology, and Workforce Innovation

    The New Warehouse Podcast comes to you live from the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) conference in New Orleans, featuring a conversation with Glen Wegel, Vice President of Operations and IT at Kitchen Cabinet Distributors (KCD). Glen shares insights into KCD’s rapid growth, how the company balances technology with operations, and his perspective on the future of the warehousing workforce. He also reflects on the unique role WERC plays as a space for idea-sharing and collaboration in the logistics industry. Support the show

    29 min
  3. EP 630: Building Flexible Automation Solutions with Daifuku

    6D AGO

    EP 630: Building Flexible Automation Solutions with Daifuku

    Automation has become a defining force in modern warehouses, yet flexibility remains just as critical. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Jason Griswold, Application Engineer Manager at Daifuku Intralogistics America, to explore how companies can strike a balance between automation and adaptability.  Jason discusses Daifuku’s expansive catalog, industry adoption trends, and an ambitious project with Peterbilt that demonstrates how flexible automation can scale to meet evolving needs. Get better visibility with Surgere. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Support the show

    36 min
  4. EP 629: Bringing Joy to Reverse Logistics with Happy Returns

    SEP 29

    EP 629: Bringing Joy to Reverse Logistics with Happy Returns

    Returns are a constant challenge for retailers, but Happy Returns is proving the technology that can transform the experience for both customers and merchants.  In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Tim Fehr, Chief Operations Officer at Happy Returns. The company facilitates in-person returns of online purchases at more than 8,000 drop-off points across the U.S., enabling box-free, label-free returns with instant refunds.  Tim shares how Happy Returns has scaled rapidly, integrating robotics and automation, and is pushing forward with AI and computer vision to build the warehouse of the future. Get better visibility with Surgere. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Support the show

    37 min
  5. WERC 2025 Insights from Tractor Supply’s Will Sparks

    SEP 25

    WERC 2025 Insights from Tractor Supply’s Will Sparks

    Kevin chats with Will Sparks, President of WERC and Director of Operations Planning and Analysis at Tractor Supply Company, live from the WERC 2025 Conference in New Orleans. With 20 years of involvement in WERC, Sparks has seen the organization grow into the leading authority on warehouse education and research. He shares how the conference offers practitioner-driven content, why the collaborative format sets it apart from other industry events, and how Tractor Supply is experimenting with AI across its entire enterprise.  From tariffs to supply chain resilience, Sparks provides a candid look into both industry challenges and opportunities. His experience highlights how WERC continues to shape conversations inside the four walls of the warehouse while equipping leaders to face what’s next. Get better visibility with Surgere. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Support the show

    26 min
  6. EP 628: Orchestrate Warehouse Automation Technologies with GreyOrange and enVista

    SEP 24

    EP 628: Orchestrate Warehouse Automation Technologies with GreyOrange and enVista

    In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Akash Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO of GreyOrange, and Jim Barnes, CEO of enVista. The conversation centers on their new partnership, bringing together GreyOrange’s AI-powered orchestration platform, GreyMatter, and enVista’s decades of supply chain consulting and systems integration expertise.  Together, the companies are introducing “enMotion,” a joint solution designed to orchestrate warehouse automation technologies, optimize fulfillment outcomes, and make robotics more accessible to warehouses of all sizes. The discussion highlights how orchestration, interoperability, and robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) are reshaping the industry while delivering measurable ROI for operators. Get better visibility with Surgere. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Support the show

    42 min
  7. EP 627: Fast Track E-Commerce Fulfillment with Radial

    SEP 22

    EP 627: Fast Track E-Commerce Fulfillment with Radial

    In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Tom Schmitt, the new CEO of Radial, about the evolution of fulfillment, the challenges for mid-market brands, and the launch of Radial’s Fast Track program.  With decades of leadership experience at FedEx, DB Schenker, and McKinsey, Schmitt brings a deep perspective on how fulfillment has become inseparable from customer experience. As he explains, “Fulfillment is the customer experience.” Get better visibility with Surgere. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Support the show

    42 min
  8. To Bot or Not: Lessons on Robotics from WERC 2025

    SEP 18

    To Bot or Not: Lessons on Robotics from WERC 2025

    At the 2025 Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) conference in New Orleans, Kevin sat down with two leaders shaping the warehouse automation conversation: Chris Lingamfelter, founder of Robot Advisors, and Tim Barrett, President of Barrett Distribution Centers.  The discussion followed their standing-room-only session, “To Bot or Not,” which explored robotics adoption, ROI, and what the future warehouse workforce might look like. Together, they provided a candid look at how automation is reshaping 3PL operations and how companies can make smarter technology choices. Support the show

    31 min
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The New Warehouse podcast hosted by Kevin Lawton is your source for insights and ideas from the distribution, transportation and logistics industry. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday morning bring you the latest from industry experts and thought leaders.

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  • Creator
    Kevin Lawton
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    697
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The New Warehouse Podcast
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    The New Warehouse Podcast

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