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Supply Chain Point: Solving Logistics Challenges with Nish George

Kevin chats with Nish George, CEO of Fetch Fulfillment, on this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded at Supply Chain Point 2025. Nish’s journey from FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) fanatic to logistics disruptor is anything but typical. With a background that includes operations roles and time at Amazon, Nish brings an unconventional, systems-level mindset to the industry—one shaped as much by personal mission as professional ambition.  In this conversation, he shares how deeply human experiences and a love of optimization led him to acquire a 3PL and set out to transform last-mile

604: A SIMPL Solution for Automating Warehouses

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Nicholas Gordon, Co-founder and COO of SIMPL Automation, a company redefining ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems) deployment. Instead of tearing out infrastructure to make way for automation, SIMPL delivers an adaptive solution that installs directly onto existing racking, cutting down on cost, disruption, and environmental waste.  With 15 years of integration experience under his belt, Nicholas brings a holistic view of the market and shares how SIMPL’s solution emerged from observing one consistent pain point: warehouse automation upgrades are too invasive, and

603: MHI’s Conveyor and Sortation Solutions Group on Smarter Vertical Integration

Kevin chats with Wesley Parkin of Qimarox and Steve Castle of Autoquip in this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded live from ProMat 2025. Representing MHI’s Conveyor and Sortation Solutions (CSS) Industry Group, Wesley and Steve unpack key challenges and emerging solutions in material handling, especially when it comes to moving Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) between facility levels. The conversation dives deep into the CSS Group’s collaborative efforts, the growing need for smarter vertical movement, and how manufacturers and integrators are adapting traditional VRCs (Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors) to meet the precision demands of

Supply Chain Point: People First Supply Chain Transformation

Welcome to this special Supply Chain Point edition of The New Warehouse Podcast. Kevin chats with Jameel Hye, a supply chain transformation leader at Mars and creator of a popular YouTube channel focused on developing supply chain talent. With over two decades of experience in the CPG industry and a passion for teaching, Jameel shares key lessons from his work at Mars, as well as insights from the Supply Chain Point event.  The conversation spans everything from AI’s proper role in logistics to the critical need for hands-on experience early in one’s career. Jameel

602: Final Mile Delivery Savings and Flexibility with Tusk Logistics

Kevin chats with Ben Emmrich, Founder and CEO of Tusk Logistics, in this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. With experience at Google, Shippo, and deep roots in small parcel logistics, Ben brings a unique perspective on how Tusk simplifies access to a growing ecosystem of alternative parcel carriers.  Designed to give shippers more control, better visibility, and meaningful cost savings, Tusk offers national infrastructure that connects shippers with both traditional regional and tech-forward emerging carriers. In the conversation, Ben explains why operators are overwhelmed by complexity, how tariffs and surcharges have forced the

601: Warehouse Automation Readiness with SLAM

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Kyle Smith of enVista and Ryan Boyd, Executive Material Handling Professional. Both guests represent the SLAM Industry Group from MHI, delving into the evolving role of Scan, Label, Apply, and Manifest (SLAM) processes in warehouse automation. This insightful conversation, recorded live at ProMat 2025, explores not just the technologies driving change but the deeper strategic mindset required to implement them effectively. As companies rush to automate, Kyle and Ryan caution that “you’ve got to walk before you run” and emphasize that

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