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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.

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