Inside the Warehouse: Mastering Inventory Control & Operations (ft. Kevin Lawton)

What’s really happening behind the scenes of modern warehouses? How are companies using AI, sustainability strategies, and smart inventory practices to stay ahead? In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Lawton, host of The New Warehouse, to uncover the trends, strategies, and stories shaping today’s warehouse operations.

Topics Covered:
• Kevin’s inspiration and lessons from hosting The New Warehouse
• Emerging trends in warehousing and AI solutions
• Inventory control best practices and warehouse layout tips
• Sustainability and standardization strategies
• Risk management and creative approaches to returns
• Metrics that matter and what’s next in the industry

Whether you’re running a warehouse, managing inventory, or curious about logistics, this episode is packed with actionable insights!

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0:00 - Teaser
0:15 - Intro
1:57 - Kevin's backstory
3:44 - What inspired you to start The New Warehouse?
9:24 - Are there any exciting trends in warehousing?
17:56 - What AI solutions are making a real impact?
19:41 - How are midsize vs. large operations adapting differently?
23:09 - What big changes have you seen in the past decade?
23:09 - Can you share sustainability tips in warehousing?
27:37 - What are best practices for inventory control?
34:37 - What are common warehouse layout mistakes?
38:19 - What does standardization look like in a warehouse?
44:50 - How does quality assurance look like in a warehouse?
48:15 - What's often overlooked in risk management?
54:21 - What are creative strategies for managing returns?
1:02:34 - What metrics matter when managing returns?
1:03:43 - Rapid fire questions
1:04:44 - Which podcast episodes would you recommend?
1:05:52 - What exciting things are coming up next?
1:07:01 - Outro

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