The Warehouse Underground Podcast

The Warehouse Underground Podcast

Hosted by: Ben Hopkins

REAL talk for warehouse, DC, & FC professionals of all levels around the globe! Join Ben, a former Air Force officer and 13-year leader in distribution centers, along with his guests, as they deliver sharp...

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Ep #15: Kelly Dockrell Brown an A+ Supply Chain recruiter founder of Acclaim Recruiters

I was super thrilled that Kelly (Dockrell) Brown stopped by for this episode! She is the creator and owner of a very successful recruiting firm called Acclaim Recruiters which has a big presence in the Supply Chain...
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Ep #14: A unique solution to facility space constraints with Warehouse On Wheels

Running out of space in a warehouse or distribution center is the WORST! If you have lived through this like I have you know how awful it is. Ready for the laundry list? Productivity down. Safety risks up. Inventory...
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Ep #13: Deliver projects critical to supply chain capabilities with PL Programs

Paul Lukehart Managing Principal, PL Programs LLC was my guest for this episode. He's well versed in the operations world realities with the background to prove it from some well-known big names. But he took that...
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Ep #12: Reduce shipping costs from optimized packing logic with Perseuss

Tomas David Ye and Dibyesh Giri from Perseuss stopped by the Podcast for this episode. Up front, they have a fantastic solution that is helping operations reduce their shipping cost and optimize their packing...
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Ep #11: Fine tune the orchestration of your WMS with Lully

Thanks to the real Mike Meyers the founder of Lully for coming on the show! Mike has been connected with the software and optimization side of warehouse and distribution for a long time. Now, he has taken all of that...
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Ep #10: Trusted partner for all tech needs in your warehouse with Bar Code Depot

Great podcast with Cliff Hardesty the VP at Bar Code Depot. We dove into the history of Bar Code Depot, how a family legacy turned into a trusted partner for warehouses and distribution centers across the country. We...
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Ep #9: Running out of space? Raise your warehouse roof with LIFTEX

Running out of space in your warehouse? Having to store pallets of goods down the aisles just so that you can unload trucks and not pay detention? This scenario sucks. Next? Safety risk up. Inventory write-offs up....
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Ep #8: How AI Can Optimize Your Operation End to End with Standard Insights

I don't know much about machine learning or AI, but Jerry Abiog does! He's CEO & Co-founder @ Standard Insights & as he says has been "working in the AI space before it was cool." More specifically, he helps...
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Ep #7: Control Operations Indirect Spend with Response

Operations teams spend money on all types of things to keep things running on time. From materials to supplies and everything in between. Take it from me...it's a HUGE headache doing it, tracking it, and accounting...
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Ep #6: Partner In WMS Implementations with Tryon Solutions

Don't feel like you're getting the most out of your WMS? IS YOUR WMS VENDOR BECOMING SLOW TO RESPOND TO YOUR CALLS? Make the "911 call for help" to Tryon Solutions! I enjoyed the chat with Jody Phillips to learn the...
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Ep #5: Big Time Automation with LaFayette Engineering & Mesh Automation

Lots of insight was shared when LaFayette Engineering along with their sister company Mesh Automation (Mesh Automation Website Link) joined the show. Investing in a big-time automation or robotic engineering...
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Ep #4: Simple Yet Effective/High Impact Warehouse Robotics with JLC Robotics

Jamie Callihan and Phil Denton joined me on this episode to talk about their robotics solutions at JLC Robotics. We discuss how their products are the perfect gateway for operations wanting to begin their robotics...
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