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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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607: Drop Trailers Unlock New Warehouse Efficiencies

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Andrew Wallen, VP of Distribution and Fulfillment at ITF Group, to unpack the growing role of drop trailer solutions in warehouse operations. The ITF Group positions itself as a one-stop shop for logistics services, encompassing transportation, warehousing, and global forwarding.  Andrew walks us through how drop trailer strategies are helping companies reduce dock congestion, improve labor efficiency, and better navigate unpredictability in today’s supply chain. With thousands of trailers already in circulation and plans to add another 1,000 this year, ITF Group is

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Supply Chain Point: How Zenni Optical Manages Glasses, Contacts, and Global Chaos

Kevin chats with Emily Kelly, Senior Director of Operations at Zenni Optical, during this special Supply Chain Point edition of The New Warehouse Podcast. Known for its affordable eyewear and direct-to-consumer model, Zenni has evolved over its 22-year history to now include a growing contact lens business.  Emily shares how Zenni is balancing innovation and stability in a volatile global logistics environment, especially as they manage a dual-channel supply chain for both glasses and contacts. From navigating small parcel carrier shakeups to handling tariffs on imported frames, she offers clear, practical insight into how

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606: Automating Yard Operations with Outrider

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Andrew Smith, Founder and CEO of Outrider, a pioneer in autonomous yard operations. It’s been five years since Andrew first joined the show, and a lot has changed, both in the industry and at Outrider.  The conversation explores how the company has evolved since emerging from stealth mode, how it integrates AI and deep learning into its solution, and why the yard may be one of the most dangerous, overlooked segments in the supply chain. From enhancing safety and sustainability to streamlining operations,

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605: Trailer Loading with Modular Simplicity from Slip Robotics

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Jordan Sanders, Chief Commercial Officer at Slip Robotics. Slip has made waves in the logistics world with its ability to load or unload a 53-foot trailer in just five minutes using its autonomous SlipBots. Now, with the launch of SlipBot Plus, they’re expanding the platform’s capabilities even further, enabling highly flexible trailer configurations, safer operations, and smoother workflows. Jordan breaks down how customer feedback drove the development of SlipBot Plus attachments, why modularity matters in a chaotic dock environment, and how Slip’s U.S.-based

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