Episode 581: A global logistics strategy rooted in optionality
Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where logistics legend Jim Tompkins, Chairman of Tompkins Ventures, joins the show. With over 50 years in the industry, Jim shares lessons from his early days in warehousing and consulting, his role in shaping the profession, and how disruption has become the new normal. The conversation focuses on a new era of global logistics strategy, where adaptability, agility, and optionality...
Episode 580: An intelligent approach to warehouse software from Dematic
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin sits down with Ryan Kirklewski, Director of Software Product Management at Dematic. Known globally for its material handling automation, Dematic is now making bold strides into software innovation. Ryan shares how Dematic’s software platform offers adaptable, intelligent solutions to help customers manage and scale their warehouse operations more efficiently. Furthermore, this...
Episode 579: The Journey to Sustainable Warehousing, Insights from ProMat 2025
Welcome to this special panel episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded live at ProMat 2025 in Chicago. In this episode, host Kevin moderates a conversation with leaders from Nucor, Big Joe Forklifts, and David J. Joseph Company (DJJ) to explore the evolving role of sustainability in the warehouse and the material-handling industry. Panelists include Luke Johnson, Sustainability Supervisor at Nucor; Daniel Aguirre, Commercial...
Episode 578: Smart packaging strategies with Shelly Nirvelli of DHL
Welcome to another episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded live at Manifest 2025. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Shelly Nirvelli, Vice President of Business Development for Packaging at DHL Supply Chain. DHL Supply Chain is a DHL Group division focusing on comprehensive solutions like warehousing, transportation, and packaging. The conversation zeroes in on the role of smart packaging as a competitive differentiator. Shelly...
Episode 577: Smarter, faster, & safer frozen fulfillment with ColdTrack
Broadcasting from inside ColdTrack’s Edison, NJ, freezer, this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast dives into the intricate details of cold chain fulfillment. Chilling with Kevin is Luke Vaccaro, Chief Operating Officer of ColdTrack. ColdTrack provides cold chain fulfillment, specializing in direct-to-consumer (DTC) frozen and refrigerated shipping. If you’ve ever wondered how frozen food shows up perfectly packed on your doorstep,...
Episode 576: Sientis is reinventing inventory accuracy with drones
Inventory accuracy can make or break warehouse efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall operational performance. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, we speak with Jim Mass, Rajiv J Gandhi, and Mouhyemen Khan from Sientis, a Nokia venture, about their Autonomous Inventory Monitoring Service (AIMS), recently rebranded to Sientis. Sientis leverages drone technology to streamline warehouse operations, significantly...
Episode 575: Fulfillment operations excellence at scale with Dr. Squatch
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, host Kevin speaks with Andrew Sutton, Senior Director of Fulfillment Operations at Dr. Squatch, the popular men’s personal care brand. Known for its witty marketing and commitment to natural ingredients, Dr. Squatch has exploded in popularity across direct-to-consumer (D2C) and retail channels. Andrew shares how his career evolved from a seasonal customer service rep to leading fulfillment...