In this episode, VP of Operations Drake Meyer discusses Atomics' rapid growth, its unique high‑touch 3PL model, and the development of its proprietary WMS. He shares how his hands‑on warehouse background informs his leadership style, emphasizing a continuous‑improvement mindset rooted in 5S, constructive discontent, and empowering floor teams. Meyer highlights key projects—such as an auto‑weight verification system and new pack stations—that illustrate how data‑driven tweaks and simple, user‑friendly workflows boost KPIs without overburdening staff.
In this episode, Kevin interviews Ken Byrne, founder of RedSky Europe, about the challenges and opportunities of European eCommerce fulfillment for global brands. Byrne explains how his experience as an eCommerce brand owner informs RedSky’s tech‑first, scalable approach, especially for...
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, host Kevin interviews Darin Brannan, CEO of Terminal Industries, about the emerging importance of yard automation in modern supply chains. Brannan explains how yards have traditionally lagged behind warehouses in technology adoption...

In this episode, Kevin Lawton interviews Naveen Chandra, Director of Distribution at EssilorLuxottica, about the company’s human‑centered approach to warehouse automation across its vast, high‑SKU network. Chandra explains how they balance advanced forecasting, slotting, and real‑time operational control with a...

In this episode, Kevin interviews Blake Chroman, Principal at Sitex Group, about how warehouse power infrastructure is becoming a decisive factor in industrial real estate leasing and development. Chroman explains that electrical capacity, utility connection timelines, and total occupancy costs...

In this episode, Kevin and Ashton Maxfield dissect the 2026 Material Handling Marketing Report, which reveals that 45% of industry professionals rank Thought Leadership and Content as their top marketing priority. They explain how traditional sales tactics—like spec sheets and...