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The New Warehouse Podcast

Kevin Lawton
The New Warehouse Podcast
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    Physical AI Is Taking on Warehouse Variability

    28/09/2026 | 47 mins.
    Warehouse automation has historically worked best in predictable environments. Physical AI could change that. On this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin sits down with Mason Cole, Director of Sales for North America at Sereact.
    Sereact develops AI software and robotic systems designed to perceive, reason, and adapt inside warehouse operations. Mason explains zero-shot picking, AI-powered vision, and dual-arm robotics. More importantly, he shares how warehouse leaders should evaluate emerging technology without getting caught up in the hype.

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    Radial and Two Boxes Bring Returns Management into Focus

    23/09/2026 | 42 mins.
    Returns management is often treated as a necessary headache on the edge of warehouse operations. On this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin is joined by Kyle Bertin, co-founder and CEO of Two Boxes, and Shauna Bowen, EVP and Chief Digital and Transformation Officer at Radial.
    Two Boxes provides technology for processing returns inside fulfillment and distribution centers. Radial is a global 3PL serving e-commerce and B2C brands. Together, Kyle and Shauna explore why returns deserve more attention. 

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    Building the Warehouse of the Future Like Legos: Toyota Automated Logistics

    21/09/2026 | 44 mins.
    Warehouse automation is advancing quickly, but choosing the right technology is getting harder. On this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin welcomes Chris Morgan, Head of R&D at Toyota Automated Logistics. Morgan works across emerging technologies, new product development, robotics, and warehouse systems.
    The conversation explores where warehouse automation is headed and what operators should be watching now. Morgan discusses flexible robotics, computer vision, shared data, and smarter warehouse systems. He also explains why the best technology still starts with understanding the customer and the operation.

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    Before Adding a Warehouse, Maximize the One You Have

    16/09/2026 | 45 mins.
    Before you start looking for your next warehouse, have you asked how much more you can get from the one you already have? Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. Kevin sits down with Jan Zizka, CEO and co-founder of Brightpick. Together, they discuss what it takes to make automation work and maximize capacity in the warehousing industry.
    Brightpick combines mobile robots, AI, and robotic manipulation to automate picking. Jan covers the trade-offs warehouse operators face, from flexibility and throughput to ROI and exception handling. He also makes a strong case for getting more out of the building you already have before adding another one.

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    Warehouse Flexibility: Inside Carhartt’s Automation Strategy

    14/09/2026 | 49 mins.
    As a long-time owner of a Carhartt Duck Detroit Jacket, I was especially interested in how its distribution centers operate. Today’s episode of The New Warehouse welcomes Austin Myers. Myers is the senior manager of distribution center engineering at Carhartt. 
    The family-owned company now operates five distribution centers spanning Carhartt-managed and DHL-operated facilities. Tune in for a practical look at how Carhartt is building a warehouse network designed to handle both long-term growth and unexpected change.

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About The New Warehouse Podcast
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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