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 Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Get your free ID Label sample right 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 Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show
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Warehouse Digital Transformation: Bridging ERP and the Warehouse Floor
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Kurt Heusner, CEO of Endpoint Automation Solutions, about how mid-market warehouses can modernize through digital transformation. Endpoint Automation Solutions helps companies bridge the gap between their ERP systems and the realities of warehouse operations. Kurt explains how modular, human-centered automation empowers smaller operators to stay competitive, improve visibility, and scale intelligently without overwhelming their teams or budgets. Together, they explore warehouse digital transformation for mid-market companies—balancing technology with people, outcomes, and agility.Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show
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Operational Turnarounds in Warehousing: Making Operations Suck Less
When it comes to improving warehouse performance, Chris Hamley, Managing Partner of The Brecham Group, believes in keeping things simple: make operations suck less. In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with both Chris Hamley and Pete Allen, a returning guest and now one of the newest members of The Brecham Group. Together, they explore what that mantra truly means and how it shapes the firm’s approach to operational turnarounds in warehousing. This episode blends real-world lessons, cultural insight, and practical advice from two leaders who have spent their careers on the warehouse floor.Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Get your free ID Label sample right here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show
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Warehouse Technology Trends for 2026
The warehouse of today is already transforming, but what will it truly look like in 2026? We are moving beyond isolated automation to a fully integrated, intelligent ecosystem. This is where AI-driven robotics, augmented-reality workflows, and hyper-flexible software converge to create a warehouse that is not just faster, but more predictive, accurate, and resilient than ever before.Tune in for a panel discussion with leaders from Addverb, Snapfulfil, Centric Packaging, and Vuzix. We’ll cut through the hype to reveal the practical technologies shaping the next wave of warehouse efficiency. See them all at the upcoming Element Logic Tradeshow in NJ on 11/13!Learn more about Endpoint and give Gary a break here. Get your free ID Label sample right 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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