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 #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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Ep #3: Simplify Labor Needs with iJility

I loved chatting with Leah Clement of iJility, which is a staffing firm that doesn't just fill roles; they elevate your operations. They're much more comprehensive and in depth than traditional staffing firms. I asked...
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Ep #2: First Time Manager Resources from ManagerStreet

In this episode I chat with Kasey McCormick Lyding who is the founder of ManagerStreet. Even though we are from different industries we had a great chat about first time managers/supervisors, the lack of training they...
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Ep #1: WMS Implementations Pain Free with Fullstride

In this episode I chat with Casey Winans who is the CEO at Fullstride. He helps advise and guide operations through their first WMS installations from conception to end.  If you are considering a WMS implementation...
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