EPG Aura Brings AI Into Warehouse Execution
In this episode, Kevin Lawton interviews Jet Chitanan, President of EPG USA, about the company's AI-driven execution platform, EPG Aura, and its recent awards. Aura integrates with existing WMS, TMS, and voice picking solutions to provide AI-powered document scanning, intelligent video analysis, and real‑time alerts for issues like dropped items, safety violations, and inventory anomalies. The conversation also highlights EPG’s gamification feature for voice picking, designed to boost worker motivation and retention, and the partnership with NVIDIA that powers the Observer use case.
Tightened Supply Chains: Strait of Hormuz & Bitumen Markets
In this episode of The Asphalt Story, Irina, Kayvan, and Oliver discuss how the Strait of Hormuz disruption is tightening bitumen supplies for European and African markets. They explain that reduced crude flows from Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq are...
Mizuho’s Vikram Malhotra Sees Logistics Real Estate in Early Stages of New Upcycle
Vikram Malhotra, Managing Director of REIT Estate Equities at Mizuho, explains that the logistics and industrial real‑estate sector is entering a new upcycle, driven by strong demand for large‑box warehouses from retailers like Walmart and Amazon, as well as emerging...
Global LPG Conversations: From Shock to Softness: Why the European Propane Market Eased
In this episode, Argus editors Peter Wilton and Efkaris Skourou examine why European propane prices have softened despite a global supply shock caused by the war in Ukraine. They explain that steady U.S. LPG imports into Northwest Europe, driven by...
Your Delivery Guy Might Be Your Brand Ambassador. (Sorry.)
In this episode of the Liquid Lunch Project, hosts Matthew Armiehan and Professor Luigi Rosa Bianca interview Randy Vlasic, founder of LIWMI Logistics, a third‑party trucking brokerage. Randy explains how his firm connects shippers with carriers, navigates rising diesel costs,...
Context Call: May 2026 (Video)
In this second Context Call, the host reviews the ongoing Hormuz Strait closure and its ripple effects on the global oil market, noting a recent flare‑up of violence but no immediate shift in supply fundamentals. Brent crude remains anchored around...
Weapons, War and Confusion
In this episode of the Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie talks with defense economists Gunther Wolf and journalist Sharon Weinberger about the shifting economics of defense on both sides of the Atlantic. They explore how the war in Ukraine...
Market Talks: Vessel Shortage in the Pre‑Salt
In this episode Conrado Mazzoni and João Scheller discuss Brazil’s booming crude oil production and the critical role of Dynamic Positioning (DP) vessels in the pre‑sale logistics chain. They explain that Brazil operates the world’s largest DP fleet—about 49 of...
Tensions Rise in the Persian Gulf
The BBC World Business Report episode examines the escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf, focusing on the U.S. "Project Freedom" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting impact on global oil shipments. It features insights from U.S. officials,...
What's Life Like for Seafarers Stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?
In this BBC World Business Express episode, host Bisi Adebayo examines the plight of roughly 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US‑Iran tensions, featuring insights from Sasha Mayoch of the Nautilus International seafarer union. Mayoch describes...
Interview with Turkiye's Diplomacy 05.05.2026
In this episode, host Uma speaks with financial consultant Laurent Lecon of The Macro Butler about the cascading economic fallout from the war disrupting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Lecon warns that Asian oil reserves will only last...
Missiles Target U.A.E., Ships Attacked as Fighting Threatens Iran Cease-Fire
The episode focuses on the renewed flare‑up in the Iran‑UAE conflict, highlighting Iran's missile and drone attacks on the UAE's key oil hub and U.S. warships, and the U.S. "Project Freedom" effort to keep commercial shipping moving through the Strait...
Dude, Where’s My Stuff? Sonaria Answers that Question with RFID
In this episode of the New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin Lawton interviews John Werthlin of Sonaria (a Lowry company) about their RFID‑based shipment verification solution. They discuss how Sonaria tailors RFID technology to specific business outcomes, offering a simple, operator‑centric UI...
213. Ups and Downs at the Port of Los Angeles
In this episode, host Chad Bowne tours the Port of Los Angeles with executive director Gene Soroka, exploring the port’s massive scale, its role in moving roughly $1 billion of cargo daily, and its critical impact on the U.S. economy—supporting about...
How King Charles Un-Tariffed Scotch
The episode covers three main stories: a thaw in U.S.-Venezuela relations that has reopened commercial flights and attracted U.S. oil majors back to Venezuela; Australia’s response to the global energy crunch sparked by the Iran‑Israel conflict, including fuel stockpiling, diversified...
Forklift Automation: An Ideal Starting Point for Warehouses
In this episode, Kevin Lawton tours the Yale Lift Truck Technologies booth at MODX 2026, showcasing several innovations aimed at modernizing warehouse operations. He highlights the Yale Route Runner, a nested lift‑truck system that streamlines deliveries to stores by reducing...
Stitching Speed & Scale: How FIGS Built an Agile Supply Chain with DHL
In this episode of All Business No Boundaries, FIGS COO Jonathan Tam and DHL VP of Operations Paige Van Fossen discuss how FIGS partnered with DHL to build an agile, high‑velocity supply chain that can handle rapid growth and extreme...
MSNOW Velshi & RUHLE WHAT COULD SHORTAGES MEAN.
The episode explores how ongoing oil and gas shortages—exacerated by the war in the Middle East and Iran’s mining of the Strait of Hormuz—could keep fuel prices high well beyond a cease‑fire, affecting jet fuel, diesel, and global supply chains....
Trump's Real Plan: It Was Never Just About Iran
In this episode Amber Duke examines three major stories: the UAE’s departure from OPEC, which she frames as a strategic pivot toward the United States and Israel to counter Iran and China’s influence; the controversial $8.7 million federal funding of the...
Grocery Automation Is Back on Retailers’ Radar with Ocado CEO Tim Steiner | WRC 2026
In this WRC 2026 interview, Ocado CEO Tim Steiner explains how grocery fulfillment is diverging worldwide, with the UK dominated by scheduled delivery, France by pickup, and the US split between the two. He argues that large‑scale, centralized automation works...
Exploring Armada’s Recipe for Resilience & High-Performing Teams with Kim Hadlum, VP of Inventory Planning at Armada Supply Chain Solutions
In this episode of Unpacked, Insights, VP of Inventory Planning Kim Hadlam discusses how Armada Supply Chain Solutions builds resilient, high‑performing teams for restaurant clients. She highlights the unique challenges of food‑service inventory—perishability, yield variability, and a vast SKU mix—and...
Decoupling Inventory: Protecting Orders With Strategic Supplies
In this episode of the MRP Easy Manufacturing Podcast, host(s) explain decoupling inventory—a strategy of placing buffer stock of sub‑assemblies and work‑in‑process between production stages to absorb equipment failures, supplier delays, or demand spikes. They differentiate it from safety stock...
King Trump Welcomes King Charles
In this episode of Pod Save the World, hosts Tommy Vitor and Ben Ritz dissect the chaotic aftermath of the recent White House Correspondents' Dinner, highlighting a security breach that resulted in gunfire and questioning the event’s safety protocols. They...
Locus Array: The Next Leap in Warehouse Fulfillment Automation
In this episode, Kevin Lawton interviews Kate Peterson of Locust Robotics about the Locus Array, a 10‑foot, fully autonomous fulfillment robot that handles picking, packing, put‑away, inventory counting, and re‑slotting without human intervention. The robot uses AI‑driven cameras, an omnidirectional...
Boom! United Arab Emirates Exits OPEC
In this episode, Patrick Wood explains how the United Arab Emirates' withdrawal from OPEC on May 1, 2026 signals the collapse of the petrodollar system and the rise of a new technocratic trade architecture centered on asset tokenization and the...
How Digital Transformation Shortens the Path to Clinical Trials - with Dr. Gopalendu Pal of Target
In this episode, Dr. Gopalendu Pal, Director of Operations at Target, explains how heightened supply‑chain volatility—from COVID‑19 disruptions to tariff shocks—exposes the limits of traditional, siloed scenario planning. He argues that enterprises must run hundreds of interconnected simulations, using AI‑driven...
212. America's Semiconductor Policy and the AI Race with China
In this episode, host Chad Bowne and guest Dan Kim—former chief economist of the U.S. Commerce Department’s CHIPS Program and veteran of Qualcomm and SK Hynix—explore America’s aggressive semiconductor policy amid the AI race with China. They trace the historical...
Meet Dot: DoorDash’s Accelerated Autonomous Local Commerce Solution (Curbivore 2026)
In this Curbivore 2026 fireside chat, DoorDash’s Harrison, head of DoorDash Labs, unveils DOT – an autonomous, four‑wheel delivery vehicle designed like an e‑bike that can travel up to 20 mph, fit through standard doors, and operate on bike lanes, roads,...
Jet Fuel Pricing and Supply Risk: Implications for Global Business Travel
In this episode, Callum Hawley talks with Ben Park and Peter Harbison about the rapid escalation of Middle East tensions and its impact on jet fuel supply, pricing, and airline capacity. They explain how limited hedging, especially of the jet‑fuel...
SAF Insights: European SAF Market Holds Breath on Jet Price Surge
The episode examines how the Middle East conflict has driven European jet fuel prices from about $800 to over $1,900 per tonne, more than doubling them and widening the gap with crude and diesel. SAF (HEFA-SPK) prices also rose, but...
Guest: Helaine Rich of ePost Global on Rising Fuel Costs; Truck Stops Work to Accommodate Women Drivers; Changing Shopping Patterns
In this episode, Helene Rich, VP of Strategic Sales at ePost Global, explains how rising fuel costs—especially kerosene and new USPS surcharges—are reshaping parcel shipping, prompting shippers to adopt multi‑carrier networks and pass costs to consumers. The discussion then shifts...
AvTalk Episode 367: We’re Worried About Availability, Not Just Cost
In this episode, hosts Ian Pechnick and Jason Rabinowitz discuss recent near‑miss incidents at JFK, Nashville, and Bogota, highlighting the crucial role of TCAS and ATC procedures in preventing collisions. They then shift to a broader industry challenge: jet‑fuel scarcity...
The Hidden Toll of Tariffs
In this episode of Thoughts on the Market, Morgan Stanley Global Chief Economist Seth Carpenter and economist Mayank Fatki examine the current state of U.S. tariffs, noting that effective rates have fallen to about 8% but are expected to stabilize...
Chemical Conversations: South Korea BTX Rationalisation and Global Impact
In this episode, Argus analyst Santosh and senior aromatics reporter Junlee dissect South Korea's sweeping petrochemical rationalisation, driven by persistently low benzene NAFTA spreads, China’s self‑sufficiency surge, and a global economic slowdown. The government has mandated a 20% cut—about 2.7‑3.7 million...
Xi Wants the Strait of Hormuz Reopened; Cakes and An E-Commerce Crackdown; The Next Stage of Decoupling; The MATCH Act...
In this episode of Sharp China, Andrew Sharp and Bill Bishop dissect a recent call between Xi Jinping and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, focusing on China's call for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open amid ongoing Iranian...
ASOS Exec Reveals How Flexible Fulfillment Is Changing Fashion Retail | RTS 2026
In this OmniTalk Retail interview, ASOS Brands Director Shazmin Malik explains how the company’s flexible fulfillment models—Partner Fulfill and ASOS Fulfillment Services—enable a global, multi‑brand ecosystem that serves 18 million customers across 200 markets. She highlights the rapid growth of these...
Everyone Has a Role to Play with Inventory By Tim Grant
In this 11‑minute episode, Tim Grant explains how inventory management has shifted from siloed functions to a collaborative, cross‑functional process that involves every department—from shipping and receiving to procurement, operations, production, sales, accounting, and senior management. He highlights how each...
Parcel Shipping Operations: Moving Packages in Minutes with DHL
In this episode Kevin Lawton talks with Eric Ricardo, VP of Operations at DHL eCommerce, about how the company moves millions of parcels daily through a network of roughly two dozen U.S. facilities and a cross‑dock in Canada. Ricardo explains...
MILITARY MIGHT AND THE DEFENSE MARKETPLACE (RE-RELEASE)
In this episode of A Better Peace, host Jacqueline Witt and historian Dr. Jennifer Middlestott explore the evolving relationship between the U.S. military and the private market, from Revolutionary-era reliance on civilian suppliers to the massive in‑house production of World...
Being a Food Whisperer: How Lineage Applies Inside the Box Thinking in Food Logistics
In this episode, Kevin Lawton talks with Dr. Stephen Neal, VP of Global Food Optimization at Lineage Logistics, about the evolving role of food safety and value‑added services in cold‑storage warehousing. Neal explains how Lineage has expanded from simple cold‑air...
211. How One Small American Manufacturer Is Dealing with Trump's Tariffs
In this episode, host Chad Bowne visits Clearview Corporation, a small Massachusetts maker of chair cushions, to explore how the firm navigated the wave of Trump-era tariffs on Chinese textile imports. Co‑owner Sam Cooper explains that the company relies on...
MODEX 2026 Recap
In this episode of the Robot Report, hosts Mike Oitzman, Gene Dimitri, and guest Sarah Wynn recap MODEX 2026, highlighting its record attendance of 50,000 visitors, over a thousand exhibitors, and the growing prominence of robotics across supply‑chain, warehousing, and...
MTN TRUMP PANICS OVER THE FINAL ULTIMATUM / IRAN DOES ULTIMATUM ABOUT THE RED SEA
The episode details escalating tensions between the United States under Donald Trump and Iran, focusing on Iran's threat to close the Bab al‑Mandab Strait in the Red Sea if the U.S. does not accept a 10‑point framework and lifts its...
Exporting with Confidence
In this episode, Kalpana Fitzpatrick interviews Darren Lytton, founder of Coco Bar, a UK-based maker of premium hot chocolate and chocolate trees, about how UK Export Finance (UKEF) has enabled the company’s rapid overseas growth. Darren explains the brand’s origins,...
The Road That Runs Through Tehran: Pepe Escobar on the Corridor Reshaping the World
In this episode of Think Bricks, journalist Pepe Escobar discusses his documentary "Golden Corridor," which reveals the emerging North‑South transport corridor linking Russia, Iran, and India—a multimodal network of rail, road, and sea routes that integrates Eurasia and complements China’s...
Episode 442: Poland Bets on LNG and Tariff Reform to Strengthen CEE Gas Hub Status
Poland’s gas transmission operator, Gas System, is positioning the country as a central hub for Central and Eastern European (CEE) gas supplies by expanding LNG import capacity, unifying tariffs, and strengthening cross‑border corridors such as the Baltic Sea and Amber...
Inside PepsiCo’s Supply Chain Command Center with Brad Rogers, Supply Chain Planning Director at PepsiCo
In this episode of Unpacked, Brad Rogers, Supply Chain Planning Director at PepsiCo, walks listeners through the design and operation of PepsiCo’s Northeast beverage command center. He emphasizes the human‑centric, cross‑functional approach that keeps the center proactive rather than reactive,...
India's Solar Market Faces Export Hurdles, Pivots to Domestic Power
The episode examines how recent U.S. tariffs—up to 126% countervailing duties—have crippled India’s solar module exports, prompting manufacturers to shift focus to the domestic market and explore new overseas opportunities in Europe, Africa, and Oceania. Analysts explain that while U.S....
Logistics Hub Development: How Franklin County Became a Powerhouse
In this episode, Kevin Lawton talks with Mike Ross, president of the Franklin County Area Development Corporation (FCADC), about how Franklin County, Pennsylvania became a major logistics hub. Ross explains the county’s strategic location along Interstate 81, the role of early...
AUDIO: The Impact of International Conflict on the World’s Oil Pipeline
The episode examines how simultaneous disruptions at three key maritime chokepoints—the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea/Suez Canal corridor, and the Panama Canal—are creating a system‑wide shock to global oil and LNG shipping. The guest from the Center for Ports...