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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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Supply Chain Point: Solving Logistics Challenges with Nish George

Kevin chats with Nish George, CEO of Fetch Fulfillment, on this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded at Supply Chain Point 2025. Nish’s journey from FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) fanatic to logistics disruptor is anything but typical. With a background that includes operations roles and time at Amazon, Nish brings an unconventional, systems-level mindset to the industry—one shaped as much by personal mission as professional ambition.  In this conversation, he shares how deeply human experiences and a love of optimization led him to acquire a 3PL and set out to transform last-mile

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604: A SIMPL Solution for Automating Warehouses

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Nicholas Gordon, Co-founder and COO of SIMPL Automation, a company redefining ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems) deployment. Instead of tearing out infrastructure to make way for automation, SIMPL delivers an adaptive solution that installs directly onto existing racking, cutting down on cost, disruption, and environmental waste.  With 15 years of integration experience under his belt, Nicholas brings a holistic view of the market and shares how SIMPL’s solution emerged from observing one consistent pain point: warehouse automation upgrades are too invasive, and

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603: MHI’s Conveyor and Sortation Solutions Group on Smarter Vertical Integration

Kevin chats with Wesley Parkin of Qimarox and Steve Castle of Autoquip in this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded live from ProMat 2025. Representing MHI’s Conveyor and Sortation Solutions (CSS) Industry Group, Wesley and Steve unpack key challenges and emerging solutions in material handling, especially when it comes to moving Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) between facility levels. The conversation dives deep into the CSS Group’s collaborative efforts, the growing need for smarter vertical movement, and how manufacturers and integrators are adapting traditional VRCs (Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors) to meet the precision demands of

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Supply Chain Point: People First Supply Chain Transformation

Welcome to this special Supply Chain Point edition of The New Warehouse Podcast. Kevin chats with Jameel Hye, a supply chain transformation leader at Mars and creator of a popular YouTube channel focused on developing supply chain talent. With over two decades of experience in the CPG industry and a passion for teaching, Jameel shares key lessons from his work at Mars, as well as insights from the Supply Chain Point event.  The conversation spans everything from AI’s proper role in logistics to the critical need for hands-on experience early in one’s career. Jameel

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