Episodes

  • Transforming Supply Chains with AI and Innovation

    Transforming Supply Chains with AI and Innovation
    Dec 8 2025
    Join Peter MacLeod and Sjoerd Eekelaar from CargoON as they discuss the future of logistics. Discover how AI is transforming supply chains, tackling driver shortages, and enhancing sustainability. Learn practical steps for businesses to embrace digital innovation and thrive in a changing industry.

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    21 mins
  • A Milestone in Forklifts and Heavy Handling

    A Milestone in Forklifts and Heavy Handling
    Dec 1 2025

    In this edition, host Peter MacLeod speaks with Martin McVicar, co-founder of Combilift. The conversation highlights the company's journey, celebrating the production of their 100,000th truck, a golden vehicle raffled to support UNICEF.


    Martin shares insights into Combilift's evolution from a startup to a global leader in multi-directional forklifts, emphasising their commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. The discussion covers Combilift's strategic growth in niche markets, including warehousing and data centres, and their focus on safety with pedestrian forklifts. Martin recounts the company's origins, his engineering background, and the challenges faced in the early days. The episode concludes with Martin's reflections on Combilift's success, their ongoing expansion into new markets, and their dedication to providing value through innovative products and services.

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    20 mins
  • Exploring Robotic Fulfillment in Modern Warehouses

    Exploring Robotic Fulfillment in Modern Warehouses
    Nov 24 2025

    In this episode of "Logistics Business Conversations," host Peter MacLeod sits down with Dr. Yaro Tenzer, co-founder and CEO of Right Hand Robotics. They delve into the innovative technologies that Right Hand Robotics is pioneering, focusing on enabling robots to manipulate everyday objects with precision and reliability.


    Dr. Tenzer shares insights into the company's approach to automation in high-throughput warehouses, particularly in e-commerce, and discusses the challenges and future potential of robotic technology in logistics. The conversation highlights the importance of AI and machine vision in driving efficiency and reliability in fulfillment operations, offering a glimpse into the future of automated warehousing.

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    23 mins
  • Revolutionising Warehouses - The Rise of Autonomous Mobile Robots

    Revolutionising Warehouses - The Rise of Autonomous Mobile Robots
    Nov 17 2025

    In this episode of Logistics Business Conversations, the discussion centres around the transformative role of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in warehouse automation. Denis Niezgoda, Chief Commercial Officer of Locus Robotics, explains the advantages of AMRs over traditional Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), highlighting their flexibility and ability to operate without additional infrastructure.


    The conversation delves into the benefits of AMRs, such as their adaptability to existing warehouse processes and their potential to scale automation according to business needs. The episode also explores the innovative subscription model, Robots as a Service, which allows businesses to adjust their automation levels dynamically. With insights into the integration of AI and the future growth of Locus Robotics, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of warehouse automation.

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    19 mins
  • Loading Automation Trends and Takeaways for 2026

    Loading Automation Trends and Takeaways for 2026
    Nov 10 2025
    In this episode of Logistics Business Conversations, Peter MacLeod engages in a compelling discussion with Wouter Satijn, CRO and co-owner of Joloda HydraRoll. This episode delves into the transformative power of automated loading and unloading systems, highlighting how Joloda is tackling the persistent challenges of manual operations in warehouses and discussing key trends in the warehouse and loading bay area.

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    31 mins
  • Boosting Warehouse Throughput with Automation and Integrated WMS

    Boosting Warehouse Throughput with Automation and Integrated WMS
    Nov 3 2025
    In this episode of Logistics Business Conversations hosted by Peter MacLeod, the focus is on Konecranes and their innovative Agilon product. Stephen Grundy, Agilon Business Development Manager, discusses the evolution of Konecranes from their traditional big crane products to their new automation business line, highlighting the Agilon system's benefits in warehouse automation.

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    16 mins
  • Forklift Future: Safety, Innovation & Logistics

    Forklift Future: Safety, Innovation & Logistics
    Oct 27 2025
    In this special edition of Logistics Business Conversations, Peter MacLeod interviews Louise Inglese, founder and CEO of GenieGrips, about forklift safety and innovative solutions in logistics. Louise explains that forklifts, while essential, pose significant risks in warehouses, including tip-overs, pedestrian collisions, and load slips. GenieGrips’ core product, the GenieGrips Mat, addresses load slipping, particularly with steel products, reducing accidents caused by sudden stops or turns.

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    17 mins
  • Building Logistics Infrastructure for Tomorrow

    Building Logistics Infrastructure for Tomorrow
    Oct 19 2025
    In this episode of Logistics Business Conversations, host Peter MacLeod engages with Paul Weston, Regional Head at Prologis UK, to explore the evolving landscape of logistics infrastructure. The discussion centers on Prologis' strategic initiatives to meet the current and future needs of warehouse occupiers. Paul highlights Prologis' significant role in the UK, where 2.5% of the nation's GDP flows through their facilities. The conversation delves into the company's flagship project at the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT), a multimodal logistics hub that exemplifies sustainable development with its 100% electric, BREEAM Outstanding-rated buildings.

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    33 mins