Warehouse Talent Recruitment and the Rise of Human-Centered Leadership
When it comes to warehouse talent recruitment, few understand the shifting dynamics better than Charlie Saffro, CEO and Founder of CS Recruiting. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Charlie about warehouse hiring trends, logistics recruiting, and how culture-driven leadership shapes retention. With 15 years of experience matching supply chain talent to employers across North America, Charlie shares her perspective on the changing labor landscape. Her insights reveal that the future of supply chain talent acquisition depends as much on human connection as it does on technology.Learn more about Brecham Group here. Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show
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Warehouse Improvement Through Smarter Project Management
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Paul Lukehart, Managing Principal of PL Programs, a consultancy specializing in warehouse startup project management and operational improvement. Paul draws from his background in the military, as well as his experience at Target, Amazon, and XPO Logistics. He shares how his hands-on experience shaped his approach to warehouse improvement—especially when launching new facilities, integrating technology, or navigating complex site moves. From startup lessons to leadership insights, Paul offers a grounded perspective on what it takes to make warehouse operations run more efficiently.Learn more about Brecham Group here. Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show
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Connecting Warehouse Systems With Trackstar
When it comes to connecting warehouse systems, few companies are tackling the challenge as directly as TrackStar. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Jeremy Schneck and Daniel Langer, Co-Founders of TrackStar, about how they’re simplifying integrations across the fragmented WMS landscape. The discussion explores TrackStar’s journey from a startup pivot to a Y Combinator-backed company, the growing role of APIs in supply chain connectivity, and how universal APIs are driving the next wave of warehouse innovation.Learn more about Brecham Group here. Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show
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Warehouse Network Optimization: A Holistic Approach with The Beacon Group
When it comes to optimizing warehouse operations, few companies offer a truly end-to-end solution. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Bob Hutson, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Real Estate at The Beacon Group, about how his team guides clients through the process from concept to implementation. The discussion highlights how The Beacon Group integrates real estate, technology, and financial modeling to help companies make smarter, faster decisions. As Hutson explains, warehouse network optimization requires foresight and alignment between operations and finance.Learn more about Brecham Group here. Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show
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How Does 3PL Pricing Work?
What really goes into a 3PL quote? Does it ever feel like the final number comes out of thin air?For e-commerce brands and 3PL providers alike, fulfillment pricing can be a complex web. With no industry-wide standard and costs broken into multiple categories, understanding how a proposal is built is critical for a successful partnership.In this previously live session, Kevin was joined by a multi-disciplinary team from Barrett Distribution Centers to pull back the curtain. They went beyond a simple sales pitch to show you how multiple parts of a 3PL organization collaborate to develop pricing that creates a win-win for both the client and the provider.This is a rare opportunity to see how a price is constructed from the ground up and to understand the "why" behind every line item.Learn more about Brecham Group here. Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show
The New Warehouse podcast hosted by Kevin Lawton is your source for insights and ideas from the distribution, transportation and logistics industry. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday morning bring you the latest from industry experts and thought leaders.
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