How fun is 5S and continuous improvement? I have to be honest I've been missing the little projects and the little tweaks that come up on a daily basis being in the warehouse regularly.

I got the bug this weekend and did some garage clean out and organizing. Didn't tape the floors but did get some better space utilization out of it. Not fully optimized but much better than it was before.

When I think about continuous improvement, especially when it comes to waste reduction, I like to think of it as developing a third eye. I remember when my third eye got opened and it really opened wide when I first discovered Paul Akers. If you haven't read his book "2 Second Lean" or checked out some of his videos, I highly recommend both.

One of the keys to starting to notice your operations in a different way are helping to open up other's third eye. The transfer of knowledge but most importantly the transfer of that vision. When you start to unlock this vision amongst your team, transformation and change start to spread like wildfire. It's a pretty amazing thing to see but also one that can be empowering for team members.

With so much advanced technology entering our industry, I view this as a secret power towards optimization. One that you can leverage before the software upgrade, before the AI, before the robots and automation. I keep hearing stories of technology falling short because the optimization or the processes weren't solid prior to implementation.

There's lots of steps before you get to the next level so I highly encourage you to open those third eyes!

When was the moment you started thinking differently about how to improve in your operation? I'd love to hear about it!

Monday's Episode - Warehouse Automation Strategy Starts with Software

In this episode, we welcome two guests. Kyle McCarty, Sr. Field Application Engineer at Toyota Automated Logistics, and Jeff Messenger, VP of Reverse Logistics and Facilities, Maintenance and Engineering at Pattern. Both companies are at the absolute forefront of transforming material handling and supply chain logistics.

Today, we dive into how modular frameworks, virtual testing, and a software-first approach. The discussion highlights how operations of all sizes can scale efficiently, minimize implementation risks, and successfully optimize their workflows before making major capital investments.

Wednesday's Episode - Social Commerce Fulfillment Powers Modern 3PL Success

In this episode of The New Warehouse, Kevin welcomes Jing Jing Chen, Vice President of Growth at Basic 3PL. They discuss how the rapid rise of social commerce is transforming fulfillment operations.

Jing Jing shares how Basic 3PL has built an automation-first fulfillment network that combines robotics, technology, and skilled employees to help brands thrive in an increasingly fast-paced e-commerce landscape.

Hope you found something to enjoy and learn from in this week's recap! Have a great week ahead.

​And make sure you come hang out at Warehousing After Dark at 8pm EST on Tuesday!​

Thank you,

Kevin

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