Podcast•Feb 18, 2026•17 min
Stocktake – A Practical Guide to Inventory Counts
In this 17‑minute episode, the MRPeasy team walks listeners through the fundamentals of conducting effective stocktakes, covering preparation, execution, and post‑count reconciliation. They highlight common pitfalls—like missed components during peak seasons—and demonstrate how regular inventory counts can prevent costly production delays. Practical tips include setting clear counting schedules, leveraging barcode scanning, and using MRPeasy’s software to automate data capture and variance analysis. The hosts emphasize that even small manufacturers can achieve enterprise‑level inventory accuracy with disciplined stocktake practices.
By MRPeasy Manufacturing Podcast
Podcast•Feb 18, 2026•39 min
European eCommerce Fulfillment Through a Global Lens
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...
By The New Warehouse
Podcast•Feb 16, 2026•37 min
Yard Automation and the Future of the Yard
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...
By The New Warehouse
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•1h 28m
Manifest 2026 Recap
Mike Oitzman and Gene Demaitre recap their experience at the Manifest 2026 tradeshow, highlighting cutting‑edge developments in warehouse and supply‑chain robotics. The episode features rapid‑fire news, a Zoox autonomous‑taxi demo, and in‑depth interviews with CEOs and executives from Gather AI,...
By The Robot Report Podcast
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•29 min
Re-Engineering Construction Flow with Takt
In this episode, host Aarni Heiskanen interviews Aleksi Heinonen, a Finnish operations‑management consultant and lean‑construction thought leader, about the rise of Takt production in Finland’s building industry. Heinonen explains how defining a firm Takt time—sometimes years before ground‑break—revolutionized scheduling, logistics,...
By AEC Business
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•5 min
Natural Cleaner Manufacturer Cuts Delivery Times with Smarter Planning
The episode follows Ymani Efunyale, founder of Good Vibes Clean, who created a natural cleaning product after her toddler suffered an asthma attack from conventional cleaners. She discusses how she scaled her business to ship nationwide and dramatically reduced delivery...
By MRPeasy Manufacturing Podcast
Podcast•Feb 11, 2026•32 min
Human-Centered Warehouse Automation at EssilorLuxottica
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...
By The New Warehouse
Podcast•Feb 10, 2026•0 min
Shipbuilding: Colin Grabow of the Cato Institute Brings the Free-Market Viewpoint
In this episode, host Jim Vinoski talks with Cato Institute senior fellow Colin Grabow about the chronic shortcomings of U.S. shipbuilding, focusing on the Jones Act’s distortion of market incentives. Grabow argues that the Act’s requirement for domestically built vessels...
By Manufacturing Talks with Jim Vinoski (Substack)
Podcast•Feb 9, 2026•32 min
Warehouse Power Infrastructure Is Redefining Leasing
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...
By The New Warehouse