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Your first 10 minutes in the UndergroundWelcome toTWU.

The Warehouse Underground is the “town square” for people in warehouses, DCs and FCs around the globe: a podcast, a free community, free field guides and a monthly newsletter. Real talk for leaders at every level, from people who’ve done the work.

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70+
Episodes
17
Free field guides
350+
Members
$0
To join

Four dock doors.

Everything TWU does lives behind one of these doors. Start with whichever sounds like you.

Listen The Podcast Weekly interviews with operators, execs and founders. 57 episodes on robotics, safety, leadership and careers. Go to the Podcast → Laugh The Tiger Team Show Ben and Jordan bring wit, humor and sarcasm from the floor. Home of “Cringe or Cool.” Meet the Tiger Team → Learn The Learn Lab 17 free field guides on leadership, communication, decisions and running a better operation. Open the Learn Lab → Connect The Community 350+ members, message boards, networking, live town halls and job postings from recruiters. Free to join. Take a look inside →

Plus The End of Month Wash, our monthly LinkedIn newsletter with every episode and story in one place.

Your first 5 episodes.

Not sure where to start? These five give you a feel for everything the show covers. Tap one to watch the full video right here.

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Three guides to read first.

Short, free and written by people who’ve run the floor. Each one has something you can use on your next shift.

Leading Yourself · 5 minYou Set the WeatherHow to stay calm and confident when the shift goes sideways.Read it → Problem Solving · 5 minThe 5-Why TechniqueStop fixing the same problem every week. Find the real cause.Read it → Communication · 12 minCommunicating Through Shift ChangesThe ESCORT method for handoffs that don’t drop the ball.Read it →

// Word on the floor

What people say about The Warehouse Underground

“Ben Hopkins is on the path to being the Joe Rogan of warehouse podcasting!”
Jamie CallihanSimplifying autonomous material movement
“There’s a severe lack of mentorship in this industry… your website and podcasts do a lot to fill that void.”
Jon Paquette, LSSGBWarehouse Underground community member
“Thank you… for taking the time to truly celebrate the heroes of Knight-Swift Supply Chain. It’s the frontline that helps make us great.”
Dr. Vernard Jenkins IIVP of Operations, Knight-Swift Supply Chain

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Built by an operator.

Before distribution, Ben Hopkins spent 10 years flying F-15E Strike Eagles as an Air Force WSO. Then came 14 years on the floor and in the office, from Floor Manager to Regional Director.

He built The Warehouse Underground so the people who keep products moving finally have a place of their own: to learn, laugh, vent and grow, with people who get it.

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10
Years in the Air Force
14
Years in distribution
11,500+
LinkedIn followers

Find your spot on the floor.

However you want to be part of it, there’s a spot for you.

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That’s the tour. Welcome to the Underground.

Nobody has to figure this out alone.

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