29: Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency with AI and Automation | Featuring Maggie Barnett

29: Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency with AI and Automation | Featuring Maggie Barnett

Author: Asendia USA July 9, 2026 Duration: 13:18

Featuring Maggie Barnett, COO of ShipHero, in this episode with co-hosts Jason Rowland and Nick Agnetti the discussion evolves around:

📦 How AI is improving warehouse efficiency and order fulfillment

🤖 Practical, cost-effective AI solutions for SMBs and 3PLs

🚀 Real-world applications like AI picking and intelligent routing

📈 Lessons from scaling innovation across warehouse operations

🔮 What logistics leaders should expect as fulfillment continues to evolve

Listen now for actionable insights on using AI to drive smarter, more efficient warehouse operations or at your convenience.

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Maggie M. Barnett, Esq., is the COO of ShipHero. She is responsible for planning and executing the overall operational, legal, managerial and administrative procedures, reporting structures, and operational controls of the organization. Barnett’s greatest strengths are leadership, risk mitigation, change management and a passion for business transformation. She is known for her expertise in delivering operational excellence and her ability to provide guidance and mitigating risk. Her leadership of ShipHero is grounded in a servant mentality, always doing the right thing for our stakeholders. Her passion for ShipHero comes from the ability to drive operational excellence throughout the organization impacting the lives of our employees, customers and partners.


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