EP 625: Building Community and Knowledge Through The Warehouse Underground
Kevin chats with Ben Hopkins, founder of The Warehouse Underground, about his journey from Air Force officer to warehouse leader and now podcast and community builder. Ben’s story is one of transformation, from flying F-15E Strike Eagles to managing operations at Amazon, and later creating a platform dedicated to helping warehouse professionals learn, share, and grow together. The Warehouse Underground is more than just a podcast; it’s a town square for distribution and fulfillment professionals to connect, exchange insights, and find their voice in an industry that too often operates behind the scenes. In this conversation, Ben shares how his background shaped his career, why he launched The Warehouse Underground, and his perspective on industry challenges, labor retention, and the future of automation.Find EPG at IntraLogistex Miami in September! Get better visibility with Surgere. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show
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WERC: How to Prepare Warehouses for Active Shooter Scenarios
This episode of The New Warehouse Podcast features Bubba Fatula, founder of The Fatula Group, a consulting firm specializing in threat preparedness. Drawing on his law enforcement and military background, Fatula shares how businesses can proactively prepare for active shooter situations. His goal isn’t to create fear; it’s to equip teams with real-world tools to respond confidently and effectively. The conversation took place at the Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC) conference in New Orleans, where Fatula had just delivered a session on emergency planning.Support the show
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EP 624: Bringing Robotics to the Warehouse Floor with Boston Dynamics
This episode features Madi Weiss, Field Application Engineer at Boston Dynamics. She discusses how robotics is transforming logistics and warehouse operations. Boston Dynamics, renowned worldwide for its innovative robots, has transitioned from viral videos to real-world industrial applications. With robots like Spot, Stretch, and the evolving Atlas, the company is delivering practical solutions for inspections, container unloading, and future warehouse automation. Madi shares how these robots operate across various industries, including logistics, manufacturing, and the oil and gas sector. Their conversation highlights the rise of automation for the workforce and Boston Dynamics’ vision for the warehouse of the future. Find EPG at IntraLogistex Miami in September! Get better visibility with Surgere. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show
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EP 623: Building Purpose-Driven Fulfillment with Ecomspaces
In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Maïré Bavarday, CEO and Founder of Ecomspaces, a unique hybrid of a creator accelerator and third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Bavarday’s journey into logistics began in her bedroom back in 2013, eventually leading her to launch Ecomspaces in 2020. Today, her company helps small and growing e-commerce brands scale through fulfillment services, strategic guidance, and community-driven support. From overcoming cash flow challenges to building innovative partnerships, Bavarday shares how her team is redefining what founders should expect from their 3PL partners.Find EPG at IntraLogistex Miami in September! Get better visibility with Surgere. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show
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Live from WERC: Synkrato is Changing Warehousing from the Ground Up with AI
This episode of The New Warehouse podcast comes to you on site at the 2025 Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) conference in New Orleans. Amin Sikander, founder and CEO of Synkrato, joined the show to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping warehouse operations.With more than 30 years of experience building and implementing logistics systems, Sikander is now focused on AI-powered tools that help warehouses make smarter decisions in real time. Synkrato's platform builds upon the current infrastructure to deliver dynamic optimization, simulation, and actionable insights. 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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