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496: Talking Innovation with Brett Wood of Toyota Material Handling

Live from Modex 2024, The New Warehouse Podcast welcomes back Brett Wood, President and CEO of Toyota Material Handling North America. This insightful discussion dives into the transformative trends within the material handling industry, showcasing Toyota's leading role. The conversation highlights key innovations, technological advancements, and industry shifts, mainly focusing on automation and electrification. Accelerating Automation in Material Handling Automation stands out as a pivotal trend, as Wood notes, "Automation comes to mind as one of the key topics... technology is getting so much better at automating vehicles, forklifts, AMRs no matter what the

By |Automation, Material Handling|1 Comment
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495: End-to-end Supply Chain Innovation with Maersk

Today's episode of The New Warehouse Podcast broadcasts live from the Maersk Podcast Studio at Manifest. Erez Agmoni, Global Head of Innovation for Logistics and Services (L&S) at Maersk, and Kevin discuss innovation within the supply chain. Known globally for its ocean freight services, Maersk has undergone significant transformation over the last five years to become an end-to-end logistics integrator. Erez discusses Maersk's journey in reducing supply chain friction, its structured approach to innovation, and the collaborative ecosystem it has built to drive these advancements. Maersk's Evolution Over the Last Five Years Over the

By |Continuous Improvement, Shipping, Transportation|2 Comments
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494: Supply Chain Orchestration with Brian Gaunt of DHL

Supply chain orchestration is today’s topic on The New Warehouse Podcast. Recorded live at Manifest, Kevin sits down with Brian Gaunt, the VP of Accelerated Digitalization at DHL Supply Chain. In addition to discussing supply chain orchestration, the conversation delves into emerging trends in automation and AI and the critical role of data analytics in optimizing warehouse operations. Brian shares valuable insights on how DHL navigates these advancements and what the future holds for the logistics giant. The Power of Data in Orchestrating Supply Chains Brian Gaunt emphasizes the pivotal role of data in

By |Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Continuous Improvement|1 Comment
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493: Automation & Mobility at Momentum 2024 with Agility Robotics & Manhattan Associates

In this engaging session from Momentum 2024, I was joined by a panel consisting of Adam Kline and Matt Dermody from Manhattan Associates and Pete Allen from Agility Robotics to discuss the current state of automation and mobility in the warehouse industry. The discussion highlights advancements in robot technology, particularly focused on humanoid robots, their practical applications, user experience considerations in warehousing, and the future landscape of automation. The Current State of Automation There has been a huge uptick in automation solutions coming to market in the warehouse space and the panel agrees that

By |Automation, Podcasts, WMS|2 Comments
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492: Driving Innovation in Supply Chains with PepsiCo Labs

Today's episode of The New Warehouse Podcast features Anna Farberov, the General Manager at PepsiCo Labs. Anna is at the forefront of technological innovation at PepsiCo, exploring and implementing cutting-edge solutions to enhance efficiency across their supply chain. In this episode, Anna delves into the inner workings of PepsiCo Labs, their approach to innovation, and world-changing technologies that are revolutionizing their operations from seed to shelf. The Integrated Value Chain of PepsiCo PepsiCo's operations span the entire supply chain, making their approach to supply chain innovation uniquely comprehensive. Anna explains, "We start with what

By |Continuous Improvement, Podcasts, Space for Thought, Sustainability|0 Comments
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491: Embracing Human-Centric Supply Chains with Alcott Global

In the latest episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin sits down with Radu Palamariu, the Managing Director of Alcott Global for Europe and Asia Pacific. Palamariu is an influential figure in the supply chain industry. He is known for his work in executive recruitment, his role as the host of the Leaders in Supply Chain Podcast, and for co-authoring the book From Source to Sold. During the episode, they discuss the vital role of human elements in supply chains, the impact of technology, and the importance of storytelling and soft skills in leadership.

By |Labor Management, Leadership|2 Comments
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