Hy-Tek Intralogistics and host, Joe McGrath, dive deep into the evolving landscape of warehouse automation technology. From the latest robotics and AI trends to cutting edge software and equipment that streamlines operations, they explore the innovations, topics and trends that are transforming how warehouses operate.
Whether you are an industry professional, passionate about distribution, or just want to know more about the future of logistics and automation, "The Automation Insider" offers expert opinion, engaging conversation and real-world examples of automation technology in action.
Executing the Vision: The Role of 3PLs in Modern Supply Chains
Executing the Vision: The Role of 3PLs in Modern Supply Chains | The 3PL Blueprint (Part 2)
In part 2 of The 3PL Blueprint series from The Automation Insider, host Joe McGrath continues the conversation with Drew Bailey, Vice President of Business Development at Geodis. This episode dives deeper into how third-party logistics providers (3PLs) bring strategy to life, executing on innovation, automation, and customer-centric solutions in today’s fast-moving supply chain environment.
From evolving expectations to the technologies reshaping fulfillment, discover how 3PLs are stepping up to become true partners in long-term operational success.
Key Topics Covered:
✅ What successful 3PL execution looks like in modern distribution networks
✅ The intersection of automation, data, and customer service
✅ How 3PLs help brands scale with flexibility and speed
✅ Real-world examples of innovation in 3PL partnerships
If you're looking to evolve your supply chain strategy or evaluate 3PL partnerships, this episode is a must-watch.
Subscribe to The Automation Insider for more expert insights on automation, robotics, and next-gen logistics.
#3PL #SupplyChain #Logistics #TheAutomationInsider #Geodis #Automation #Warehousing #Distribution #SupplyChainStrategy #3PLPartnership
1 Jul 2025
Laying the Foundation: How 3PLs Can Deliver More Value in Supply Chains | The 3PL Blueprint (Part 1)
Host Joe McGrath interviews Drew Bailey, Vice President at Geodis, about how third-party logistics providers maximize their impact on supply chains, offering insights on building stronger partnerships with 3PLs.
Mitch Hoogland from CASI joins host Joe McGrath to explore automating inbound box opening and decanting processes, offering insights into smarter operational starts in this interview episode.
13 May 2025
Beyond the Barcode: Warehouse Efficiency Through Integration
Beyond the Barcode: Warehouse Efficiency Through Integration | The Automation Insider
In this episode of The Automation Insider, host Joe McGrath welcomes Naomi Marti, Sr. Channel Director of IntraOne for Hy-Tek Intralogistics, for a deep dive into warehouse integration strategies that drive real efficiency.
Naomi explains how IntraOne, Hy-Tek’s next-generation Warehouse Execution Software (WES), goes far beyond barcode scanning to connect automation, labor, and legacy systems into one intelligent platform.
You'll hear how visibility and orchestration unlock performance gains across the entire facility, from receiving to shipping.
🚀 Key takeaways:
-Why integration is key to unlocking warehouse efficiency
-Common pain points solved with IntraOne
-How to bridge gaps between systems, teams, and technologies
-Real-world strategies for scalable warehouse optimization
If you’re leading a distribution center, managing automation, or searching for better operational control, this episode delivers practical insights you can act on.
🔗 Learn more about IntraOne: https://hy-tek.com/intraone/🎧 Subscribe for future episodes
#WarehouseExecutionSoftware #IntraOne #HyTekIntralogistics #WarehouseIntegration #SupplyChainSoftware #LogisticsOptimization #SmartWarehouse #WarehouseVisibility #NaomiMarti #TheAutomationInsider
22 Apr 2025
Sorting It Out: How to Choose the Best Sortation System for Your Facility
Sorting It Out: How to Choose the Best Sortation System for Your Facility | The Automation Insider📦✨ Featuring: Clint Powell, Sr. System Sales Engineer at Tompkins Robotics.Looking to boost your warehouse efficiency and streamline your operations? In this episode of The Automation Insider, host Joe McGrath sits down with Clint Powell of Tompkins Robotics to break down how to choose the right sortation system for your facility.Whether you're navigating high SKU counts, chasing tighter delivery windows, or scaling your fulfillment strategy, this episode covers the key factors to consider when evaluating robotic sortation. Learn about the latest in automated sortation solutions, flexible robotics, and modular design approaches—plus how to align your investment with real-world throughput goals.🔍 Topics covered:- Robotic sortation vs. traditional systems- When to adopt scalable automation- How to evaluate system ROI- Industry use cases 💡 Perfect for:- Supply chain leaders- Warehouse managers- Automation engineers- Anyone exploring warehouse robotics and sortation tech🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on warehouse automation, robotics, and intralogistics innovation!💬 Drop your questions or comments below—we’d love to hear your thoughts!#WarehouseAutomation #SortationSystems #TompkinsRobotics #RoboticSortation #LogisticsTech #AutomationInsider #SupplyChainInnovation #HyTekIntralogistics
8 Apr 2025
The Future of Beverage Logistics: AI, Vision, and Robotics in Action
The Future of Beverage Logistics: AI, Vision, and Robotics in Action🎙️ The Automation Insider Podcast | Filmed Live at ProMatIn this special live episode from ProMat, host Joe McGrath welcomes Allart van de Schootbrugge, Account Manager at AWL, to explore how AI, machine vision, and robotics are revolutionizing the beverage logistics industry.Discover how cutting-edge automation is driving speed, accuracy, and efficiency across the beverage supply chain—from robotic palletizing to vision-guided picking systems. If you're in warehouse automation, distribution, or supply chain management, this episode is a must-watch.👀 Watch now: ProMat 2025 Studio Session🔍 Topics Covered:-The impact of AI and robotics in beverage logistics-Real-world automation use cases from AWL-Machine vision and its role in beverage fulfillment-Emerging trends in warehouse automation-Key takeaways from ProMat 2025
11 Mar 2025
Process Design with Robotics: How Robotics Supports Dynamic Operations Across Verticals
In this episode of The Automation Insider, Joe McGrath from Hy-Tek Intralogistics sits down with Robert Schubert from Geek Plus to explore how robotic process design is transforming operations across key verticals like beverage, e-commerce, and third-party logistics (3PL).✅ Learn how robotic solutions like pallet-to-person and shelf-to-person systems streamline operations.✅ Discover how dynamic sequencing and AI-powered fleet management improve order fulfillment.✅ Understand the unique automation challenges and solutions for beverage, e-commerce, and 3PL operations.Whether you're looking to optimize your warehouse or future-proof your supply chain, this episode offers valuable insights into maximizing efficiency with robotic automation.
25 Feb 2025
Beyond the Tech: Financing Strategies for Automation Projects
Episode 3 | Season 2 of The Automation Insider Podcast
🎙️ Title: Beyond the Tech: Financing Strategies for Automation Projects
👥 Host: Joe McGrath, Solutions Design Lead at Hy-Tek Intralogistics
💡 Guest: Drew Lein, Independent Consultant
How do businesses finance warehouse automation without breaking the bank? In this episode of The Automation Insider, we go beyond the technology to explore smart financing strategies that make automation more accessible.
Host Joe McGrath sits down with Drew Lein to discuss cost-saving approaches, ROI considerations, and real-world case studies on funding automation projects.
🔑 What you’ll learn:
Creative financing models for automation investments
How to evaluate ROI and long-term value
Tips for navigating capital vs. operational expenses
📦 Whether you're a supply chain executive, operations leader, or just curious about automation, this episode delivers practical insights to help you plan your next investment.
#WarehouseAutomation #SupplyChainFinance #AutomationInsiderPodcast #HyTekIntralogistics
11 Feb 2025
Data Readiness- Paving the Path for Automation Success
🚀Data Readiness: Paving the Path for Automation Success | The Automation Insider Podcast
How prepared is your data for automation? In this episode ofThe Automation Insider,Joe McGrath, Systems Development Lead at Hy-Tek Intralogistics, sits down withRyan Chesterfield, Founder at Auto-FC, to break down the critical role ofdata readiness in warehouse automation.
🔹Key topics covered:
✔️ Whydata quality is essential for automation success
✔️ Commondata challenges in warehouse and distribution operations
✔️ How toprepare your data for seamless automation integration
✔️ The impact ofAI and machine learning on warehouse data
Whether you're consideringrobotics, WES, WMS, or AI-driven decision-making, this episode delivers actionable insights to help your facility stay ahead.
📌Subscribe to The Automation Insider for more expert insights on warehouse automation, robotics, and supply chain technology!
#WarehouseAutomation #DataReadiness #SupplyChainTechnology #AutomationSuccess #WES #WMS #TheAutomationInsider #HyTekIntralogistics
21 Jan 2025
Starting Small- How to Scale an Operation with Robotics
Starting Small: How to Scale an Operation with Robotics | The Automation Insider Podcast S2E1
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of The Automation Insider! In this episode, we dive into the transformative potential of scaling operations with robotics, featuring special guest Matthew Kelly from HAI Robotics.
Discover how smaller facilities, startups, and companies with distributed networks can leverage robotic automation to achieve efficiency and scalability. Matthew shares insights on:
🔹 The benefits of starting with smaller robotic systems
🔹 Why robotics are now affordable for smaller operations
🔹 The differences between brownfield and greenfield projects
🔹 How to plan for future growth with modular and adaptable solutions
Learn the distinctions between conventional and robotic automation, understand cost vs. return dynamics, and explore hybrid approaches to automation. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this episode offers practical advice and proven strategies for integrating robotics.
Key Discussion Points:
1️⃣ Smaller increments, bigger possibilities
2️⃣ Brownfield vs. greenfield: finding the right path
3️⃣ Incremental scaling with robotic systems
Guest: Matthew Kelly, Hai Robotics
Host: Joe McGrath, Hy-Tek Intralogistics
💬 Join the conversation: What questions do you have about starting small with robotics? Comment below!
📩 Connect with us: Explore more at Hy-Tek Intralogistics (https://www.hy-tek.com)
🔔 Subscribe for more insights on automation, robotics, and supply chain innovation.
#RoboticAutomation #SupplyChainOptimization #AutomationInsider #WarehouseAutomation #RoboticsInnovation
17 Dec 2024
Top Supply Chain Trends for 2025
Joe McGrath sits down with Hy-Tek's Jesse Lockwood to explore the top supply chain trends shaping warehouse automation, robotics, and innovation in 2025.
10 Dec 2024
Navigating Automation: When & Where to Deploy AMRs and AGVs in Your Operations
Joe McGrath, Solutions Design Lead at Hy-Tek Intralogistics, and Anthony Magazu from K.Hartwall, explore the critical decision-making process for implementing AMRs and AGVs in operations, delivering expert insights for informed automation decisions.
19 Nov 2024
Evaluating Robotics Integration: Best Practices for Selecting When and Where to Automate
🔧 How to Evaluate Robotics Integration: Best Practices for Automation Success
Welcome to The Automation Insider, the podcast by Hy-Tek Intralogistics that delivers expert insights into warehouse automation and robotics solutions.
In this episode, host Joe McGrath from Hy-Tek Intralogistics chats with Danielle Vigent, an automation expert from Formic, about the best practices for integrating robotics into your operations.
🌟 What You'll Learn:
1️⃣ How to identify when and where robotics can provide the most value in your facility.
2️⃣ Key factors to consider when planning a robotics integration strategy.
3️⃣ Proven success stories of automation in warehouses and logistics operations.
🚀 Whether you're just starting your automation journey or looking to refine your robotics strategy, this episode is packed with actionable tips for optimizing your facility's performance.
📢 Subscribe for More: Don’t miss out on expert advice and the latest trends in robotics and automation!
#RoboticsIntegration #WarehouseAutomation #HyTekIntralogistics #Formic #WarehouseRobotics #AutomationTips #SupplyChainOptimization
Welcome to The Automation Insider, your source for expert insights on the latest trends in warehouse automation!
In this episode, Joe McGrath from Hy-Tek Intralogistics sits down with Clayton Everhart from Exotec to explore two key order fulfillment strategies: batch picking and discrete picking.
Curious about which picking strategy will boost your warehouse efficiency? Joe and Clayton break down the pros and cons of each method, discussing:
-Key differences between batch and discrete picking
-Which strategy works best for different industries and order volumes
-How automation solutions like Exotec’s systems integrate with these strategies
If you're in the world of logistics, e-commerce, or warehousing, this episode is packed with actionable insights from industry experts.
Don't miss this deep dive into optimizing your warehouse picking processes!
🔔 Subscribe to The Automation Insider for more episodes on warehouse execution, automation strategies, and cutting-edge technologies in logistics.
1 Oct 2024
Building a Workforce for Automation: Recruiting in the Age of Robotics
In this premier episode of Automation Insider, host Joe McGrath sits down with Brett Schurman, a seasoned recruiter and owner of Schurman Executive Recruiting, to explore the evolving landscape of workforce development in the era of automation and robotics.
As industries adopt cutting-edge technologies, the demand for skilled professionals who can design, implement, and maintain these systems has skyrocketed. But how do you find and recruit talent in a field that's constantly shifting? Joe and Brett dive into how automation is shifting sourcing talent and transforming the supply chain workforce.
Whether you're a recruiter, employer, or job seeker, this episode offers valuable insights on staying ahead in the age of robotics.
26 Sept 2024
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Hy-Tek Intralogistics and host, Joe McGrath, dive deep into the evolving landscape of warehouse automation technology. From the latest robotics and AI trends to cutting edge software and equipment that streamlines operations, they explore the innovations, topics and trends that are transforming how warehouses operate.
Whether you are an industry professional, passionate about distribution, or just want to know more about the future of logistics and automation, "The Automation Insider" offers expert opinion, engaging conversation and real-world examples of automation technology in action.
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