The New Warehouse Weekly Vol 39
The New Warehouse
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Safety is paramount in our industry and last week I got the chance to see an amazing safety culture in action.
I had a chance to visit the Nucor Warehouse Systems Houston, TX facility and even before I got to the door I was met with some safety precautions and warnings. Immediately upon arrival I was greeted by one of their employees and she was not afraid to tell me to go through the proper door and promptly got me the proper PPE to walk the facility.
The thing that stood out from this experience was the way that they have empowered their employees to call out safety and also accept feedback in a positive way around safety. In my conversation with their Production Supervisor, she told me that if someone corrects you for something around safety the response is "thank you for helping me be safe."
I was fascinated to learn how they developed this culture and have it so widespread and accepted. Luckily, I got the chance to interview Daniel Aguirre and Carmen Sanchez about this for the podcast while I was there. We discussed their safety culture, how they service their customers better by owning the entire racking process from recycling steel to making it into new racking and more. We'll be releasing that episode in the next few weeks so stay tuned for that.
I also had the chance to talk parcel carrier diversification on a live version of the podcast here on LinkedIn with John McClymont and Timur Eligulashvili where they dropped a ton of knowledge on the topic. If you missed it check it out right here.
That's it for me this week. I'm off to the Generis American Supply Chain Summit this evening to do a fireside chat with Kurt Spyke from Big Joe Forklifts so if you'll be in Dallas let me know!
Have a great week!
-Kevin
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Monday's Episode:
"There’s not a one-size-fits-all 3PL for any e-commerce brand.” - Aaron Hodes
In this enlightening episode of the New Warehouse podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome back Aaron Hodes , who is now your Supply Chain Sidekick. With a rich history in the 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) industry, most notably at ShipBob, Aaron brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in partnering with e-commerce brands to optimize their logistics and fulfillment strategies. This episode dives deep into the complexities and challenges of the 3PL industry, offering invaluable insights and recommendations for brands looking to navigate this critical aspect of their operations.
Wednesday Episode:
“The goal is not just to track incidents but to prevent them from happening in the first place.” - Scott Walker
Welcome to the latest episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, featuring Scott Walker , Vice President of Supply Chain Product Management at Powerfleet . Powerfleet, a leader in the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) space and a finalist in the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards program, focuses on bringing people-powered safety technologies and solutions to the material handling industry. In today’s episode, we explore Powerfleet’s innovative pedestrian proximity detection solution, designed to enhance safety in warehousing environments by integrating advanced AI capabilities. Join us as we delve into how this technology is set to revolutionize industry practices and ensure safer operational environments.
We'll be at this event with our friends from Big Lift, LLC. ! We'll we see you there?
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7 PR Secrets Revealed
We've gotten a few questions lately on if there are any PR agencies out there for the industry. We've done some things with Bob and his team over the years and really enjoy the way they look at the industry. If you're looking for some PR tips be sure to check out this event here on LI!
Event by Bear Icebox Communications.
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