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Celebrating Mother’s Day and Family with EvoBox

In this special Mother’s Day episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Lisa and Ty Evenson, the dynamic mother-son duo behind EvoBox. Based in South Carolina and Utah, EvoBox is a 3PL fulfillment provider that grew from a small family-run warehouse into a thriving business serving around 50 clients nationwide. What started as a side project evolved into a full-scale operation thanks to their commitment to trust, personalization, and operational excellence. In this episode, they explore the unique family dynamic that drives their business forward, how they’ve kept everything referral-based for over

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587: Lucas Solutions on Startup Lessons, 3PL Strategy, and Relationship-Driven Growth

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Chris Lucas, founder and CEO of Lucas Solutions, a startup built around helping emerging brands grow through better 3PL relationships, compliance-focused software, and real operational support. From accounting at KPMG to hedge funds to fulfillment floors, Chris shares the unfiltered story behind launching his own company, learning from failure, and embracing the unexpected. This episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the journey from employee to founder—and the power of relationships in warehousing. From CPA to Warehouse Floor: A Nonlinear Path to Logistics

586: Distribution, Automation, and the Human Element with Tenaquip

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Roch LeFrancois, Director of Distribution at Tenaquip, a Canadian industrial supply distributor known for its wide-ranging catalog and focus on customer service. Roch shares how his passion for technology and operations has shaped his leadership journey across grocery, pharma, real estate, and distribution. With over 180,000 SKUs, automation challenges, and sky-high customer expectations, he emphasizes the importance of adaptability, balance, and keeping the human element central to every process. Automating for Complexity, Not for Show Tenaquip maintains 55,000–60,000 SKUs in stock at all

WERC 2025: Leading with Vision in Warehousing

In this special episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Kristi Montgomery, VP of Innovation, Research, and Development at Kenco Logistics, and Mel Alwood, Regional VP of Operations at Neovia Logistics, to preview the upcoming WERC Conference taking place June 8–11, 2025, in New Orleans. Hosted by the Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC), the conference centers on one powerful theme: Leading with Vision. Kristi and Mel share how this year’s focus mirrors the realities of today’s warehousing challenges and opportunities, including workforce transformation, AI, peer learning, and networking. Whether you’re a

585: Holman Logistics on Longevity, Loyalty, and a People-First Approach

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Brien Downie, President of Holman Logistics, a family-owned third-party logistics company that has been operating continuously since 1864. Brien shares Holman's remarkable 161-year history, its values-driven leadership style, and why a people-first culture has been the company’s "secret sauce." From investing in employee development to supporting long-term customer partnerships, Holman Logistics proves that success in logistics isn’t just about automation or strategy—it’s about people who care. From Drayage to Distribution: The Holman Origin Story Holman Logistics began with horses and carts on the

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584: Unlocking Supply Chain Execution with Xpandur

Welcome to another episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where Kevin chats with Adrian Betts, founder of Xpandur, a firm specializing in supply chain execution consulting. Drawing on decades of experience across distribution, transportation, and technology, Adrian shares how Xpandur helps companies execute more efficiently, not just design a better strategy. From fixing warehouse workflows to managing tech implementation, Xpandur brings pragmatic, boots-on-the-ground guidance to companies struggling to close the gap between vision and reality. In this conversation, Adrian breaks down his consulting approach, shares real-world insights, and highlights how supply chain execution, rather


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