Warehouse on Wheels

05/28/2026

A stamping press goes down Friday afternoon. Inventory needs to be staged by Saturday morning.

Most procurement teams think they have two options: sign a lease that outlasts the problem or pay premium rates for a quick fix. The best ones already have a third option.

The Warehouse on Wheels Procurement Playbook breaks down real-world emergency scenarios, practical vendor checklists, and lessons from supply chain leaders who have lived the Friday afternoon call.

Download the playbook: https://lnkd.in/gDNwacUA

05/27/2026

“You don’t build your church for Easter Sunday attendance.”

Same goes for warehouses.

This clip is a great reminder: don’t overbuild for peak.

Use flexible, on-site storage trailers to cover the spikes… then scale back down.

Do you plan your facility for average demand or peak demand?

05/26/2026

Indy is the “crossroads of the country” for a reason.

4 major interstates meet here → fast access → one-day reach to major markets → tons of DCs.

This clip breaks down why Indianapolis keeps expanding as a distribution hub.

If you were picking a DC location, what matters most: speed, labor, or cost?

05/22/2026

Thomas Clark just gave himself a new title: Chief Reminding Officer.

And honestly… right before a long weekend, it feels earned.

Because every manager knows the cycle:
- Send the reminder
- Send the follow-up reminder
- Answer “Wait… what were we supposed to do again?”

The CRO title may be satire, but the leadership lesson is real. As Thomas put it, if the information does not reach the people, you have not communicated, you have just talked.

Sometimes leadership means repeating yourself until the message sticks.

Now go enjoy the long weekend. The reminders will still be there on Tuesday.

05/22/2026

Looking to connect with others in the warehouse and supply chain space? Join us for the virtual Warehousing After Dark networking event on May 27 at 7:00 PM Central.

Hosted by the Supply Chain Social Club in collaboration with Kevin Lawton and The New Warehouse Podcast, this monthly event brings together warehouse and distribution center operators, vendors, and supply chain professionals from across the country for valuable industry conversation and connection.

Why attend?
• Connect with peers across the country
• Share insights and best practices
• Meet vendors with solutions that can improve operations
• Join a professional, relaxed networking environment

We invite our customers, partners, and anyone in the supply chain space to join the conversation.

Register here: https://virtual.events.com/e/scscpm-wad-2026-05

05/20/2026

Resin prices just changed the game for plastics manufacturers.

Virgin plastic is now more expensive than recycled, and that shift is changing how plants buy, store, and stage raw materials fast. Recycled feedstock arrives in bales, not bulk tankers, meaning it takes up more space and can hit docks and production floors faster than facilities can absorb it.

That is where flexibility matters. Warehouse on Wheels delivers storage trailers to your facility, often within 24 to 48 hours, helping teams stage overflow materials and keep production moving without long-term commitments or warehouse leases.

If your floor is starting to feel the squeeze, now is the time to plan ahead. Are you seeing this shift hit your facility yet?

05/19/2026

Warehouse space doesn't fail all at once.

A dock door stays occupied too long. Overflow creeps in. Then you're at 95% capacity and everything feels harder than it should.

In the latest episode of The WOW Factor Podcast, Dr. Mark Mann sits down with Mike Adams, General Manager at Meisler Trailer Rentals / Warehouse on Wheels in Indianapolis, to talk about what warehouse overload looks like before it becomes a crisis.

Mike breaks down the 85 to 90% capacity warning sign most operators miss, hidden costs of dock congestion and demurrage, and how storage trailers offer a month-to-month alternative to long-term warehouse leases.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/f29kemHsrC8

What's the first sign your operation is getting close to the edge?

Indianapolis is the crossroads of America—and when freight velocity...

05/18/2026

When a supply chain stalls, every minute counts.

One of our automotive customers uses our trailers as the safety valve, when a disruption hits four hours, they stage reusable packaging in our trailers instead of shutting down production.

It’s a simple move that keeps the line running and avoids costly downtime.

05/14/2026

Manufacturers aren’t using trailers like “storage” anymore.

They’re using them like a conveyor—moving product from one process step to the next across multiple buildings.

High-velocity ops = trailers built into the workflow, not parked in the back of the yard.

Where would a mobile buffer help most: inbound, WIP, or finished goods?

05/12/2026

They needed 65,000 sq ft for 6 months.

Warehouse quote: ~$35M.

So they used 150 trailers instead—delivered in about 4 weeks—and got the same capacity without the long-term commitment.

Short-term problem? Use a short-term solution.

What’s the most expensive “temporary fix” you’ve seen?