The Warehouse Underground Podcast

REAL talk for warehouse, DC & FC professionals of all levels around the globe! Join Ben, a former Air Force officer and 14-year leader in distribution centers, along with his guests, as they deliver sharp and insightful content for the warehousing and distribution center industry, one of the most underrepresented industries in the podcast realm today (but not anymore!)

The Warehouse Underground Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Ben Hopkins, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ben Hopkins hosts The Warehouse Underground Podcast, a business show with 52 episodes published.

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  Ep #51 Toyota Material Handling North America New Manufacturing Facility (On Site)

  Aug 17, 202629 min

  I was honored to take The Warehouse Underground on the road when I was invited to the opening of Toyota Material Handling North America's new manufacturing facility in Columbus, Indiana! To say that it is impressive is a major understatement. It's big (295,000 square feet), meticulously laid out, and has a highly engaged & proud employee work force to match. A $100M investment with 140 new jobs coming in and those folks will be busy with a growing emphasis on electric! Why? Because more than 1 in 3 forklifts sold in the US is manufactured by them. Got a chance to have some great chats with Mike Field (Chief Operations Officer), Tony Miller (Chief Supply Officer), and Sam Coles (Chief Sales & Marketing Officer!)

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  Ep #49 TinMan Systems | Reliable automation starts where failures actually begin

  Jul 20, 202644 min

  In massive FCs and DCs, everything moves at lightning speed. Yet, too many operations still just default to a "run until failure" mindset with some of their equipment.  Operations is always under some level of performance pressure! But..... The Reality: Catching an emerging failure early is significantly cheaper and less painful than dealing with a catastrophic breakdown mid-shift. The Solution: To maintain uptime, you have to manage with the latest tech and software. Traditional maintenance schedules just can't always keep pace with the wear and tear of modern volume. Great chat with Spencer Hirsh: Senior Business Development Manager! TinMan Systems gives industrial equipment real‑time, inside‑the‑equipment visibility into vibration, thermal behavior, acoustics, alignment, and wear — the mechanical truth that determines reliability.  

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  Ep #48 Get Hired! Search Firm Secrets w/ John Reinke: FPC Riverwood

  Jul 13, 202644 min

  John Reinke, o wner / operator of executive search firm FPC Riverwood identifying top talent in Warehousing and Transportation for industry-leading companies. 🦺 John has a background in operations and understands well the realities of the distribution industry.   💥 But now, he's ready to reveal some industry secrets on how to best put yourself in a position to find and sign with some of the best companies they hire for!

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  Ep #47 Rhino Racking: Bryan Greenwood & Justin Sanders

  Jul 6, 202642 min

  Warehouse racking is a foundation of almost all warehouse operations,  but how do you take a lifetime of industry experience and turn it into a thriving startup? On the latest episode of the podcast, I sat down with Bryan Greenwood and Justin Sanders, the co-founders of Rhino Racking . After years on the ground, they "caught the bug", launched their own company, and are now shaking up the industrial storage space. Very cool chat: W hat it actually takes to optimize a modern facility. Here is a quick snapshot of what we discussed: The Genesis of Rhino Racking: What motivated Bryan and Justin to jump ship and build a growing startup from scratch? The "Cubic Volume" Problem: Why so many warehouse managers are struggling in cramped facilities when they actually have massive, untapped vertical space right above them. Who is Buying? A look at their "bread and butter" customers and why racking isn't just an ops conversation—it's a high-stakes financial decision for C-suite executives. "Strong Racking. Smart Solutions. Built for You." Why cookie-cutter layouts fail and how they engineer custom, dynamic setups to solve unique supply chain bottlenecks. The Reality of Implementation: What ops leaders need to do before the installation crew arrives to ensure a seamless, on-time deployment. The Steel Supply Chain: Navigating volatile steel prices, fluctuating lead times, and what future buyers need to know to protect their budgets. The Future of Storage: Will advanced automation, cubed storage, and VLMs completely replace traditional steel racking? (Spoiler: Standard steel isn't going anywhere). The Backstory: Who actually designed that sturdy, steady, and serious Rhino logo? If you are an operations leader, supply chain executive, or warehouse manager trying to squeeze every square inch of efficiency out of your facility, this is an episode you don't want to miss. #SupplyChain #Logistics #WarehouseManagement #MaterialHandling #StartupStory #RhinoRacking #Podcast

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  Ep #46 Exosuits save your back! Verve Motion CEO Ignacio Galiana

  Jun 29, 202640 min

  Are your employee's backs taking a beating from all the lifting they're doing in the distribution center? Do you have the "Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds" BLUES? Verve Motion is doing something about this and in a big way! Their SafeLift exosuit is changing the game for warehouse employees everywhere. Had a chance to chat with their CEO, Ignacio Galiana on the podcast and I love what they're doing. The product is great but it's more than just that. Check this episode out to find out how all of the below happens: Safety = Boost Productivity = Boost Morale = Boost Quality of Life = Boost LOOKING GOOD WITH COOL GEAR = Boost Body fatigue = Fade

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