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In this episode Kevin Lawton interviews Bill Woppler, CEO and founder of SurgeAir, about the evolution of data capture in supply chains. SurgeAir now processes about 15 billion transactions a month and has introduced Sophia, an agentic AI that makes sense of massive, fast‑moving data streams. The conversation highlights a shift toward mobile, flexible data‑capture hardware—mounted on AMRs—that can move to where data is needed, enabling real‑time visibility across internal operations and supplier networks. Woppler shares examples, such as Honda’s use of SurgeAir data to optimize container reuse, trailer loading, and carbon‑footprint reduction.
In this episode the host explains packaging management as a critical component of manufacturing, covering its role in product design, workflow optimization, inventory control, cost reduction, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Key takeaways include the importance of treating packaging like any...
In this episode, Jacob Helberg, Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs, discusses how AI, hardware, and secure supply chains have become central to U.S. economic and national security. He outlines the administration’s three‑front strategy to win the AI race: superior...
The episode explores the warehouse automation buying journey from three angles: iAutomate’s CEO Christoph Buchmann explains how the process truly begins with identifying a problem and validating automation as the right solution; Staples Canada’s Mert Selchuk describes a data‑driven, internal...
In this episode, Kevin Lawton interviews Adrian Stuck, CEO of High Robotics, and later Colin McAleenan, VP of Business Development, about the company’s mobile ASRS solutions, especially the HyperClimb robot that combines horizontal and vertical movement. They stress that successful...
In this episode, Sean Kim explains how the Strait of Hormuz— a critical shipping lane for energy— could become a bottleneck for the global technology sector, especially advanced semiconductor manufacturing. He highlights that chip fabs, like those in Taiwan, consume...
In this episode, host Mike Oitzman and editorial director Gene Dimitri discuss highlights from Automation World 2026 in Seoul, noting Korea's massive robot density, the mix of domestic and international exhibitors, and the strategic importance of government support. The conversation...
In this episode, Kevin interviews Michelle Harris of Our Service Works (OSW), a Dallas‑based 3PL that evolved from outsourced customer care to a full‑service fulfillment operation. They discuss how OSW carefully selects carriers—evaluating performance data, technology integration, and support—to enhance...
In this episode, Kevin Lawton talks with Jim Bureau, President and CEO of Loftware, about the critical role of product identification and connected packaging in modern supply chains. They explore how Loftware’s cloud‑based labeling solutions enable authentic, compliant, and traceable...
Almanac Ventures, founded by deep‑tech scientist Jo Slota‑Newson and finance‑focused Marc Sabas, invests seed‑stage deep‑tech solutions for industrial decarbonisation across Europe. They target technologies that improve performance, lower costs, and cut emissions in complex, capital‑intensive sectors that account for 75%...
In this episode Deepika Singh talks with Rajamani Krishnamurthy, President of the Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISDA), about the rapid expansion of India’s stainless‑steel sector and the structural challenges it faces. Krishnamurthy stresses that the biggest hurdle is the prevailing...
In this episode the host breaks down the most important warehouse KPIs for small businesses, organizing them into receiving/shipping, put‑away, picking, order management, storage, labor, and safety categories. Each metric—such as receiving efficiency, picking accuracy, inventory turnover, labor utilization, and...
In this episode, Kevin Lawton chats with Gary Allen of Ryder about the rapid evolution of warehouse technology, focusing on automation and AI. Allen explains how automation—from autonomous mobile robots to autonomous forklifts and emerging humanoids—is becoming more affordable and...
In this episode, Spirit Electronics CEO Marti McCurdy explains how her company provides end‑to‑end semiconductor services—from custom ASIC design and foundry access to wafer processing, packaging, board assembly, and final box builds—for aerospace, defense, and the rapidly growing new‑space sector....
In this episode, host decouple talks with nuclear fuel expert Michael Seeley about the unique nature of nuclear fuel, its manufacturing, and the evolution of fuel reliability. They explain how uranium dioxide pellets and zirconium cladding work together to contain...
In this episode of the MRP Easy Manufacturing Podcast, Sarah Duff, commercial director of Smart Manufacture, explains how small and mid‑size manufacturers can mitigate the current talent shortage by improving their systems rather than hiring more staff. She highlights that...
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...
The episode examines how Japanese toilet manufacturer Toto has leveraged its advanced ceramic division to become a major supplier of AI‑related semiconductor components, driving a sharp rise in its stock price and drawing activist investor interest. It details Toto's role...
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...
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...
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,...
Lisa DeNight, Newmark’s North American Industrial Research head, discussed a rebound in industrial real estate as manufacturers seek new facilities. The National Association of Manufacturers highlighted chronic infrastructure underinvestment, linking highway congestion to higher freight costs. A recent Infios survey...
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,...
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...
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, 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...
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 talk, Alfonso Parra Rubio examines how folding—mirroring natural processes—serves as a versatile engineering tool that reshapes materials without altering their intrinsic properties. He showcases examples ranging from millimeter‑scale cellular lattices to meter‑scale corrugated structures and robotic actuators, culminating...
In this talk, Tuo Zhao from Princeton presents his latest work on super-modular chiral origami metamaterials, which combine auxetic planar tessellations with Kresling‑style origami columns to achieve decoupled, large‑strain actuation. The assembly can twist up to 90°, contract in‑plane by...
In this CDFAM symposium talk, Julia Hannu of STILFOLD presents the company’s origami‑inspired manufacturing process that folds metal sheets using both straight and curved creases to create structural parts. She explains how the digital design tools and algorithms they’ve built...
In this symposium talk, Rachel Azulay of TETMET presents a CAD‑integrated workflow for creating conformal lattice structures at large scale. She explains how traditional lattice tools fall short for high‑performance, manufacturable designs and demonstrates how embedding lattice generation directly into...
The episode explores Scawo3D’s Selective Paste Intrusion (SPI) 3D concrete printing method for freeform reinforced concrete staircases and the computational workflow that makes it scalable. Presenters Philip Schneider and Timo Harboe Zollner explain how traditional formwork is labor‑intensive and how...
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...
