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Cartonization and the Rise of the Packing Control System

When most people think about warehouse efficiency, they picture automation, robotics, or faster picking speeds. But for James Malley, Co-founder and CEO of Paccurate, the real opportunity lies in something far less flashy—how we pack boxes. In this episode, Kevin chats with James about Paccurate’s milestone of processing one billion packs and how the company is redefining packaging optimization through cartonization. What began as a side project tackling dimensional weight challenges has evolved into a new layer of warehouse intelligence: the Packing Control System (PCS). As James explains, sometimes the smallest adjustments have the

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639: Expert Supply Chain Advice from “Legend” Rick McDonald

Kevin chats with Rick McDonald, CEO and Founder of Rick McDonald Supply Chain Advisory, who spent over three decades at Clorox, including four years as Chief Supply Chain Officer. Drawing from his deep experience leading transformation across manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, Rick shares supply chain advice on how the industry evolved from grease pencils and overhead projectors to digital roadmaps, AI-driven planning, and consumer-obsessed supply chains.  The conversation touches on leadership, change management, and what the future of warehousing will look like as technology and people continue to adapt. From Grease Pencils to Global

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Warehouse Trends October 2025: Data Integration, AI Voice, and Brownfield Breakthroughs

Fresh off the spookiest holiday of the year, we’re reminded that not all warehouse transformations are scary. October’s conversations proved that automating brownfield facilities, data integration, and even deploying autonomous trucks are less about fear—and more about finding smarter, safer ways to move forward.  Fulfillment, Visibility, and Operational Innovation For Peter Coratola of EASE Logistics, innovation is as much about reliability as it is about technology. “Being the easiest company to do logistics with continues to be our focus,” he said. “We’re a people-led, technology-enabled company.” That mindset has helped EASE pilot one of the country’s

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638: Automating Brownfield Warehouses With Cartesian Kinetics

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Veena Radhakrishna, Head of Software and Co-Founder at Cartesian Kinetics. The company is carving a unique niche of bringing automation solutions to brownfield warehouse sites.  Veena shares the founding story of Cartesian Kinetics, their flagship Carte+ system, and how the company’s design-first approach is helping warehouses overcome the typical barriers to automation. With insights on industry dynamics, adoption challenges, and practical deployment strategies, Veena explains why brownfield operations are a massive yet underserved market for automation. Why Brownfield Warehouses Need Smarter Automation The

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637: Designing Warehouse Systems with User Experience in Mind

In today’s episode, Kevin chats with Jason Morin, Senior Director of Continuous Improvement and Engineering at ID Logistics. They discuss how technology, user experience, and continuous improvement intersect in today’s warehouse operations. ID Logistics is a global 3PL operating across 18 countries with nearly 18 million square feet of space dedicated to e-commerce, FMCG, food and beverage, healthcare, high-tech, and more. Jason shares insights on ID’s internal labor management system, its global AI initiative, and why he believes good user experience design is critical for warehouse management systems. He also reflects on lessons from

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636: Robotics, Software, and the Future of Humanoids in Warehousing

Kevin chats with John Santagate, former Senior Vice President of Global Robotics at Infios, to unpack the latest developments in warehouse robotics. Infios, formerly Körber Supply Chain, has emerged as a leader in integrating warehouse execution systems, mobile robotics, and voice solutions. With recent acquisitions, such as MercuryGate TMS, and continued investments in order management and freight audit tools, Infios is building a robust portfolio that bridges software and automation.  In this conversation, John highlights the critical role of software in robotics, the current state of the mobile robotics market, and the growing debate

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