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How Forklift Tires Impact Warehouse Safety and Performance

Embed Buzzsprout audio player Kevin chats with Robert Brown, Director of Sales at Yokohama TWS, live from the ProMat 2025 show floor at the Trelleborg Tires booth. With decades of experience in the tire industry, Robert shares valuable insights into the evolving landscape of material handling tires and why they are far more than just a wear item. From choosing the right compound for warehouse environments to understanding shift intensity and the latest safety innovations, Robert explains how tire selection impacts operational safety, efficiency, and long-term cost savings.  As part of the Yokohama family

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595: Warehouse Automation Solutions Without the Sales Pitch

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, featuring Allison Myers and Dan Gilmore from MHI's Solutions Community. MHI is a leading industry organization committed to advancing material handling and supply chain practices. In today's discussion, Allison and Dan introduce the Warehouse and DC Solutions Network, which connects warehouse operators with tailored automation and solution providers. They explore how this platform addresses key industry challenges such as labor shortages and complexity in automation selection, offering warehouse managers a streamlined way to discover optimal solutions. Anonymous Matchmaking for Warehouse Automation Solutions MHI developed the

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Lift Truck Technologies from Yale: ProMat 2025

Embed Buzzsprout audio player Kevin chats with Brad Long and Kyle Smart of Yale Lift Truck Technologies live from ProMat 2025, where they unveil a future-focused lineup aimed at reshaping the warehouse experience. From safety and labor challenges to automation and ergonomic delivery, Yale's approach centers on scalable, innovative, and proven solutions. Brad walks us through a new Direct Store Delivery (DSD) Motorized Sled that solves common direct-store delivery issues. Additionally, Kyle introduces Yale Relay, a drag-and-drop automation platform designed to make automation more accessible than ever.  Direct Store Delivery: Ergonomics and Innovation In

How Roboteon Simplifies Robotic Integration for Warehouses

Embed Buzzsprout audio player In this special ProMat edition of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Dan Gilmore, Chief Marketing Officer at Roboteon. Broadcasting directly from the Roboteon booth on the show floor, Dan offers an insider’s look at how Roboteon is helping companies fast-track warehouse automation through a flexible, hardware-agnostic software platform. The conversation unpacks the importance of early-stage engagement, the critical role of integration, and how Roboteon’s scenario-based simulation tool can streamline decision-making and deliver real ROI. Simplifying Robotics with a Single, Unified Platform At ProMat, Roboteon made waves by showcasing

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594: A Skinny Pallet Jack, Big Savings, and the Power of Innovation

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Dan Betz, Executive Vice President of Operations at Andrews Distributing, a family-owned beer and spirits distributor serving 13,000 customers with over 45 million cases delivered annually. Based in Dallas-Fort Worth and Corpus Christi, Andrews is known for its commitment to continuous improvement and operational innovation.  Dan shares how a costly inefficiency in their direct-store-delivery model led them to co-develop a custom solution: the Skinny Pallet and Skinny Pallet Jack. This unique approach to delivery logistics, enabled through a partnership with Big Joe and

Forklift Industry Future Unveiled: NOBLELIFT Live from ProMat

Embed Buzzsprout audio player In this special live episode from ProMat, Kevin chats with Bill Pedriana, newly appointed President of NOBLELIFT North America. The conversation dives deep into Bill’s vision for the future of material handling and NOBLELIFT’s role in shaping it. With decades of industry experience, Bill shares why he joined NOBLELIFT, the company’s global impact as the largest OEM lift truck manufacturer, and how its culture of collaboration uniquely positions it to lead innovation.  The discussion covers what warehouse professionals can expect for the forklift industry in the coming decade, culminating in

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