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Episode 256 - Warehouse Cleanliness On this episode I discuss something very important in the warehouse, cleaning! This is an incredibly important part of maintaining a well run operation and I hope that sharing some of my experiences can help you as well. I also hope that I can learn from your experiences so please leave a comment below with your tips for keeping a clean warehouse. Key Takeaways Cleaning your warehouse is important because it creates a better overall work environment for your employees. It not only makes people feel more comfortable but it can also have

Episode 255 - 2022 Predictions from Zebra Technologies On this episode I reconnected with Jim Lawton of Zebra Technologies. Jim is the Vice President and General Manager of Robotics Automation at Zebra focusing on their robotics division which includes the addition of Fetch Robotics last year. Last time we spoke we discussed the expansion of Zebra's robotics arm and this time we discussed what to expect for this year in the robotics and automation world. Key Takeaways In 2021 we certainly saw a large increase in demand for robotics and automation due to the impact of the pandemic.

Episode 254 - German Bionic On this episode I was joined by the Head of IoT at German Bionic, Norma Steller. German Bionic is focused on making smart exoskeletons to help workers specifically in the logistics sector be more ergonomic. We discuss why this need is so important, the Cray X Power Suit and how it helps improve your employees' health over time. Key Takeaways There are multiple different exoskeletons on the market right now and they have definitely been coming on my radar lately since I saw a few on my visit to the DHL Innovation Center

Episode 253 - Zebra and RFID On this episode I was joined by Matt Seltz of Zebra Technologies to discuss RFID. Matt is the Senior Director of Operation and Product Success for Zebra's Advanced Location Technology Business Unit. We discuss the evolution of RFID in the warehousing space, how it creates efficiency and Zebra's new portals. Key Takeaways RFID is a radio frequency technology that can be utilized to locate assets through tags. As Matt explains there are both active and passive tags depending on the application. One thing about RFID is that it has been around for

Episode 251 - Vimaan On this episode I was joined by the found and CEO of Vimaan, KG Ganapathi. Vimaan has just recently come out of stealth and is utilizing computer vision to create wall to wall solutions for inventory tracking and quality issues. We discuss how Vimaan evolved, how the technology works and why inventory control is so vital to an operation. Key Takeaways Vimaan has been in development since 2017 when they set out to initially come up with a drone solution. However, as they began to develop they noticed that so many processes in the