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581: A Global Logistics Strategy Rooted in Optionality

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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 are more essential than optimization. From reshoring and nearshoring to navigating tariffs and global disruptions, Jim unpacks the evolving needs of today’s supply chain leaders.

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MHI Industry Series: The Warehouse & DC Solutions Network Advantage

Finding the right solutions for warehouse operations can feel overwhelming. From automation to vendor selection, the choices are endless. That’s where MHI’s Warehouse & DC Solutions Network comes in. In this special MHI Industry Series episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Allison Myers of Fives Intralogistics Corporation and Scott Boyson of Navigare break down how this new resource is simplifying the process. Instead of spending hours researching vendors or walking endless trade show floors, warehouse professionals can now get expert recommendations with just one submission. Collaboration and Innovation: The Power of The Warehouse &

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MHI Industry Series: The Role of Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs) in Modern Warehousing

The latest MHI Industry Series on The New Warehouse Podcast features Steve Castle from AutoQuip and Chuck Cobb from PFlow. They discuss the evolution of Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs) and their role in modern warehousing. The episode also covers the technological advancements shaping the future of VRCs. VRCs are essential in material handling, offering a safer and more efficient way to transport materials vertically. As part of MHI’s Conveyor and Sortation Systems (CSS) group, VRCs continue to adapt to industry needs. The Evolution of Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors VRCs, also known as freight lifts or

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MHI Industry Group Series: Warehouse Sustainability Through Automation

This special episode is part of the MHI Industry Group Series on The New Warehouse Podcast, where we explore the topic of sustainability in warehousing. Key members of the MHI Mobile Automation Group (MAG), Brian Keiger, Chief Commercial Officer at Conveyco Technologies, and Megan Fitzsimmons, Chief Compliance and ESG Officer at GXO Logistics, Inc., discuss how automation is shaping a greener, more efficient future. The conversation highlights how warehouses can improve efficiency, enhance worker safety, and cut costs, making a positive environmental impact. MHI Mobile Automation Group (MAG) Overview The Mobile Automation Group (MAG)

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MHI Industry Group Series: Shaping the Future of Robotics in Warehousing

This special episode, part of the MHI Industry Group Series on The New Warehouse Podcast, offers an in-depth look at robotics in warehousing. Our guests, Dean Elkins, Senior Director of Robotics and Vision at Gray Solutions, and Chris Lingamfelter, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Robot Advisors, discuss how The Robotics Group (TRG) is driving awareness, education, and best practices in robotic automation. From improving operational efficiencies to addressing safety considerations, this conversation uncovers key insights for companies navigating the fast-evolving landscape of robotics in warehousing. The Robotics Group (TRG) Overview TRG focuses on fostering

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MHI Industry Group Series: Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)

This special episode, part of the MHI Industry Group Series on The New Warehouse Podcast, offers an in-depth look at Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS). Kevin sits down with Mark Hasler, Consulting Alliance Director for North America at AutoStore, and Nate Richter, VP of Global Partnerships and Business Development at Packsize. They discuss the rapid evolution of ASRS technology and how the ASRS Industry Group within MHI is shaping the future of warehousing. Hasler and Richter share expert insights on ASRS classifications, industry collaboration, and the latest trends driving adoption. From labor challenges

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