Blog

Warehouse Digital Transformation: Bridging ERP and the Warehouse Floor

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Kurt Heusner, CEO of Endpoint Automation Solutions, about how mid-market warehouses can modernize through digital transformation. Endpoint Automation Solutions helps companies bridge the gap between their ERP systems and the realities of warehouse operations.  Kurt explains how modular, human-centered automation empowers smaller operators to stay competitive, improve visibility, and scale intelligently without overwhelming their teams or budgets. Together, they explore warehouse digital transformation for mid-market companies—balancing technology with people, outcomes, and agility. Connecting the ERP to the Warehouse Floor Kurt describes Endpoint’s mission

By |Automation, Podcasts|0 Comments
Read More

Operational Turnarounds in Warehousing: Making Operations Suck Less

When it comes to improving warehouse performance, Chris Hamley, Managing Partner of The Brecham Group, believes in keeping things simple: make operations suck less. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with both Chris Hamley and Pete Allen, a returning guest and now one of the newest members of The Brecham Group.  Together, they explore what that mantra truly means and how it shapes the firm’s approach to operational turnarounds in warehousing. This episode blends real-world lessons, cultural insight, and practical advice from two leaders who have spent their careers on

By |3PL, Automation, Continuous Improvement, Podcasts|0 Comments
Read More

Cartonization and the Rise of the Packing Control System

When most people think about warehouse efficiency, they picture automation, robotics, or faster picking speeds. But for James Malley, Co-founder and CEO of Paccurate, the real opportunity lies in something far less flashy—how we pack boxes. In this episode, Kevin chats with James about Paccurate’s milestone of processing one billion packs and how the company is redefining packaging optimization through cartonization. What began as a side project tackling dimensional weight challenges has evolved into a new layer of warehouse intelligence: the Packing Control System (PCS). As James explains, sometimes the smallest adjustments have the

By |Packaging, Podcasts, Shipping, Sustainability|0 Comments
Read More

639: Expert Supply Chain Advice from “Legend” Rick McDonald

Kevin chats with Rick McDonald, CEO and Founder of Rick McDonald Supply Chain Advisory, who spent over three decades at Clorox, including four years as Chief Supply Chain Officer. Drawing from his deep experience leading transformation across manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, Rick shares supply chain advice on how the industry evolved from grease pencils and overhead projectors to digital roadmaps, AI-driven planning, and consumer-obsessed supply chains.  The conversation touches on leadership, change management, and what the future of warehousing will look like as technology and people continue to adapt. From Grease Pencils to Global

By |Podcasts, Space for Thought|0 Comments
Read More

Warehouse Trends October 2025: Data Integration, AI Voice, and Brownfield Breakthroughs

Fresh off the spookiest holiday of the year, we’re reminded that not all warehouse transformations are scary. October’s conversations proved that automating brownfield facilities, data integration, and even deploying autonomous trucks are less about fear—and more about finding smarter, safer ways to move forward.  Fulfillment, Visibility, and Operational Innovation For Peter Coratola of EASE Logistics, innovation is as much about reliability as it is about technology. “Being the easiest company to do logistics with continues to be our focus,” he said. “We’re a people-led, technology-enabled company.” That mindset has helped EASE pilot one of the country’s

By |Space for Thought|0 Comments
Read More

638: Automating Brownfield Warehouses With Cartesian Kinetics

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Veena Radhakrishna, Head of Software and Co-Founder at Cartesian Kinetics. The company is carving a unique niche of bringing automation solutions to brownfield warehouse sites.  Veena shares the founding story of Cartesian Kinetics, their flagship Carte+ system, and how the company’s design-first approach is helping warehouses overcome the typical barriers to automation. With insights on industry dynamics, adoption challenges, and practical deployment strategies, Veena explains why brownfield operations are a massive yet underserved market for automation. Why Brownfield Warehouses Need Smarter Automation The

By |Automation, Continuous Improvement, Podcasts|0 Comments
Read More
View More Promotions
© The New Warehouse. All rights reserved.
© The New Warehouse.
All rights reserved.