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Supply Chain Point: Shining a Light on Supply Chain Theft with Streetleaf

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with John Hantzis, Head of Operations at Streetleaf and Transportation Sector Chief for InfraGard. Streetleaf is a solar street lighting company recognized for its rapid deployment systems and storm-resilient infrastructure, primarily serving master-planned communities.  John shares how Streetleaf developed a lean and adaptive warehouse strategy, built to withstand tariff volatility and unpredictable demand. He also delves into his role with InfraGard, where he collaborates with the FBI to enhance cybersecurity in transportation. From strengthening internal operations to detecting low-tech theft, John offers a unique

610: Sonair is Giving Robots a New Way to See

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Knut Sandven. Sandven is the founder and CEO of Sonair, a Norway-based startup bringing new depth to robotic vision. With a background in ultrasonic sensing and two previous startups under his belt, Knut shares how Sonair is enabling warehouse robots to “see” with ultrasonic depth sensors that work in 3D. These sensors allow autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and robotic arms to detect and navigate around various types of objects, including transparent, reflective, and oddly shaped ones. Sonair’s sensors are built on a medical-grade

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How Relay Distribution Scaled with ASRS Automation and Social Strategy

Kevin chats with Dereck Dreyer, co-founder of Relay Distribution, for a behind-the-scenes look at how this Houston-based 3PL is blending fulfillment, influencer marketing, and automation to build a nimble, high-growth operation. The episode explores Relay’s evolution from an apparel startup to a turnkey fulfillment center, how their YouTube channel unexpectedly became a lead generation engine, and the impact of installing Pio’s automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS).  From managing launch-driven order spikes to navigating tariff changes with Chinese suppliers, Dreyer shares the real-world challenges and wins that come with building a modern fulfillment business.

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609: Scaling Logistics with Charles Ickes of Bergen Logistics

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Charles Ickes, CEO of Bergen Logistics and CloudX Systems. With a background that began in high-end dry cleaning and led to leadership roles in fashion logistics, Charles shares how his journey shaped Bergen’s approach to global 3PL services and warehouse technology. Now operating under the Elanders Group umbrella, Bergen Logistics has grown from a regional fashion-focused provider to a worldwide network of 19 fulfillment centers—all powered by a single WMS: CloudX. Charles walks us through the benefits of owning their tech stack, how

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Supply Chain Point: Launching a 3PL with Rodney Galeano

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Rodney Galeano, Founder and CEO of Loki 3PL, about his journey from overseeing massive warehouse operations to launching his own third-party logistics company. Recorded live at Supply Chain Point 2025, Rodney opens up about the hustle, the strategy, and the sheer grit it took to launch a fully operational 3PL in under six weeks, with clients, forklifts, a WMS, and thousands of pallets ready to go. Rodney shares how his extensive industry experience and strong relationships enabled him to transition from idea to

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608: Growth Catalyst Group on Supply Chain Resilience

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Manish Kapoor, founder and CEO of Growth Catalyst Group (GCG), a dynamic network of supply chain-focused companies helping businesses scale with technology, process, and strategy.  The conversation spans the shift from traditional distribution centers to omnichannel fulfillment, adapting to global disruptions such as tariffs and pandemics, and why the best supply chains are flexible, provide visibility, and have customer needs at the core. From FedEx and Amazon to Growth Catalyst Drawing on over 20 years of experience at companies like Amazon and FedEx,


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