Before Adding a Warehouse, Maximize the One You Have

The New Warehouse Podcast

The New Warehouse Podcast
Before Adding a Warehouse, Maximize the One You Have
Sep 16, 2026
Kevin Lawton

Before you start looking for your next warehouse, have you asked how much more you can get from the one you already have? Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. Kevin sits down with Jan Zizka, CEO and co-founder of Brightpick. Together, they discuss what it takes to make automation work and maximize capacity in the warehousing industry.

Brightpick combines mobile robots, AI, and robotic manipulation to automate picking. Jan covers the trade-offs warehouse operators face, from flexibility and throughput to ROI and exception handling. He also makes a strong case for getting more out of the building you already have before adding another one.


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