{"id":4178,"date":"2025-08-05T10:39:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T14:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4f3b7e0f0f63b0d70d5ea4bd93f99f16\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=4178"},"modified":"2025-08-13T13:17:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T17:17:57","slug":"warehouse-automation-matters-episode-25-automation-human-touch","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/locusrobotics.com\/resources\/podcast\/warehouse-automation-matters-episode-25-automation-human-touch","title":{"rendered":"Warehouse Automation Matters | Episode 25 &#8211; Automation with a Human Touch"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4178\" class=\"elementor elementor-4178\" data-elementor-post-type=\"resource\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c0a725 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c0a725\" 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class=\"TruncatedRichText\" role=\"presentation\"><div class=\"RichText3 TruncatedRichText-richText\"><div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph\"><div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph\"><div class=\"FeedBlockStory TaskStoryFeed-blockStory\" data-testid=\"FeedBlockStory\"><div class=\"FeedBlockStory-content\"><div class=\"BlockStoryStructure BlockStory Stack Stack--align-stretch Stack--direction-row Stack--display-block Stack--justify-start\"><div class=\"BlockStoryStructure-block\"><div class=\"BlockStoryStructure-body\"><div class=\"TruncatedRichText\" role=\"presentation\"><div class=\"RichText3 TruncatedRichText-richText\"><div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this episode of Warehouse Automation Matters, host Mary Hart interviewed Tony Altman, President and CEO of Motivational Fulfillment. They discussed the evolution of the company, its commitment to continuous improvement, and the integration of technology and automation in warehouse operations. Altman shared insights on change management, the importance of communication, and how automation enhances employee experience while maintaining a people-first culture. He also emphasized the need for customized solutions in automation and offered advice for other 3PL leaders.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">00:00 <\/span><\/span>The Journey of Motivational Fulfillment<\/li><li>01:55 Commitment to Continuous Improvement<\/li><li>04:35 Change Management in Warehouse Operations<\/li><li>05:33 Building a Flexible WMS<\/li><li>06:10 Real-Time Decision Making and Visibility<\/li><li>07:10 Balancing Automation with a People-First Culture<\/li><li>08:27 Training for New Technologies<\/li><li>09:28 Impact of Robotics on Workforce Morale<\/li><li>10:30 Future of Fulfillment Strategy<\/li><li>11:25 Advice for 3PL Leaders on Automation<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Learn more about Motivational Fulfillment and Locus Robotics:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mfals.com\/blog\/revolutionizing-omnichannel-logistics-robotics-automation\">Revolutionizing Omnichannel Logistics with Robotic Automation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mfals.com\/blog\/motivational-implements-robotics-automate-warehouses-household-brand\">Motivational Implements Robotics to Automate Warehouses for Large Household Brand<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph\"><strong>Take a listen in your favorite manner below (audio only):<\/strong><\/div><ul><li class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph\">Click \"Listen Now\" Above<\/li><li class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph\">Spotify: <a 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