Rite from the Source Podcasts

Episode 40: Make it a Drive-Thru with Vertical Storing Levelers

Episode 40 of the Rite from the Source podcast explores the safety, cost and energy savings of implementing a "drive-thru" dock design using vertical storing levelers.

Episode 39: Pulp, Paper and Packaging Industry

Episode 39 of the Rite from the Source podcast dives into the Pulp, Paper and Packaging Industry. Discover the latest trends and challenges in the industry and how they affect your loading dock and in-plant equipment.

Episode 38: Which Vehicle Restraint is Right for You?

Episode 38 of the Rite from the Source podcast is all about vehicle restraints! Listen in as our expert, Jake Weyand, walks us through the best way to determine what type of vehicle restraint is best for your facility.

Episode 37: Improving Pedestrian Safety

In episode 37 of the Rite from the Source podcast, Carly Leveronne, Rite-Hite Regional Sales Vice President, talks through how to help improve pedestrian safety in an industrial facility.

Episode 36: Loading Dock Design for New Construction

Building a facility from the ground up can be a difficult task, especially when it comes to the loading dock. Episode 36 of Rite from the Source dives into how to properly design a loading dock for new construction, applications for specific industries, trends in transportation and material handling, and more.

Episode 35: Modern Loading Dock Safety

Loading dock operations have changed considerably in the last decade with an emphasis on technology, safety and productivity. Learn how things have evolved at the loading dock as our latest podcast guest, Ken Bowman, discusses modern loading dock safety on episode 35 of Rite from the Source.

Episode 34: Celebrating 25 Years of Scraper Systems

As we celebrate 25 years in the automated snow removal industry, this commemorative Rite from the Source episode hosts Fin Livingston, Scraper Systems General Manager, as he talks us through the history of Scraper Systems and the benefits to using an automated snow removal machine at your facility.

Episode 33: Preparing the Loading Dock for Rain and Snow

Listen to resident expert, Walt Swietlik, as he walks us through the challenges that rain and snow create at the loading dock and the best ways to prepare your facility for winter.

Episode 32: When to Upgrade Loading Dock Equipment

Now-a-days, upgrading equipment can give organizations a competitive advantage in their shipping and receiving operations. In episode 32 of our Rite from the Source podcast, Allan Cairo talks about some of the ways facility managers can improve the logistics at their facility by looking ahead with the right equipment upgrades.

Episode 31: Safety Meeting Topics for Warehouse Workers

Struggling to come up with warehouse safety topics to cover in your next meeting? Listen to our podcast episode for inspiration! Featuring Zach Anhorn, this episode covers safety topics from the loading dock, to the drive approach to inside the plant.

Episode 30: Why a Smooth Transition Dock Leveler is Critical at the Loading Dock

This podcast episode, featuring Chad Dillavou, explores the benefits of a Smooth Transition Dok System® and how it helps reduce whole body vibration. Tune in to learn more!

Episode 29: Preparing for Summertime at the Loading Dock

Just in time for summer, this episode details how to combat those high heat challenges at the loading dock and inside the plant. You won't want to miss this one!

Episode 28: Understanding Industrial Fabric Curtain Walls

In this podcast episode, we discuss the benefits of using industrial fabric curtain walls versus traditional hard, rigid walls. Tune in to listen now!

Episode 27: Advances in Door Automation

In this episode, we discuss the benefits of using automated doors in all types of facilities and the evolution of new technologies that are making these doors even better.

Episode 26: LODEM and Performance Standards

Tune in as Chad Dillavou expertly discusses the importance of a manufacturer having membership in the LODEM (Loading Dock Equipment Manufacturers) group and the impact it has on reviewing and updating performance standards for loading dock equipment.

Episode 25: Robotics and Automated Machine Safety

In this episode Jeff Bowser discusses how the increased use of robotics in a variety of industries is changing how plant managers address safety and how facilities of the future are implementing new safety measures with collaborative robots.

Episode 24: The Importance of Snow Removal from Your Truck Fleet

This episode features Jeff Johnston as he discusses the importance of removing snow from your truck fleet and how Scraper Systems and Rite-Hite worked together for many years, culminating in an eventual acquisition in early 2021.

Episode 23: How to Select the Right High Speed Door for Your Company

This episode features Jon Schumacher, Director of Marketing for Rite-Hite Doors. Jon has more than 20 years of experience working in the material handling industry, specializing in the high speed and industrial door market. In this episode, Jon discusses how to determine which high speed door is best for your application and the basic types of high speed doors to select from.

Episode 22: Common Service and Maintenance Issues

This episode features Ken Wildman, Service Training Manager for Arbon Equipment Corporation, a Rite-Hite company. Ken has more than 30 years of experience working on loading dock and industrial door equipment and speaks about common service issues at the loading dock.

Episode 21: Rite-Hite's Approach to Smart Equipment

This episode features Rite-Hite’s Chad Dillavou, Director of Product Management for Vehicle Restraints, Dock Levelers and Digital Solutions. In this episode, Chad discusses the advances in smart equipment in the material handling industry and how Rite-Hite has integrated this concept into their products.

Episode 20: How IIoT Helps Improve Facility Operations

This episode features Rite-Hite’s, Tim Kubly, Business Development Manager for Rite-Hite Digital Solutions. In this episode, Tim discusses the evolution that has taken place within the material handling industry as it advances into the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Episode 19: Facilities Management

This episode of Rite from the Source features Rite-Hite’s, Joel Lotspeich, VP Sales/Strategic Accounts. Joel discusses the ins and outs of facility management and the challenges they face on a daily basis.

Episode 18: Loading Dock Design 101

In this episode of the Rite from the Source podcast, Walt discusses current trends and best practices for optimal loading dock design.

Episode 17: How to Stay Ahead in the Maintenance Game

In this episode of Rite-Hite's podcast series, Rite from the Source, Ed Blau shares his advice on when to repair, replace or upgrade loading dock equipment. Listen now!

Episode 16: Dok-Lok Origins and the Future of the Vehicle Restraint

In this episode of Rite-Hite's podcast series, Rite from the Source, Norb Hahn and Brad Stone talk about the storied history of the original Dok-Lok® and the many evolutions this important piece of safety equipment has undergone through the years. Listen now!

Episode 15: COVID-19, Employee Separation and Safety Measures

In this episode of Rite-Hite's new podcast series, Rite from the Source, Matt Fleckenstein talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed business in an industrial setting and actions you can tke to keep your employees safe. Listen now!

Episode 14: Benefits of a Planned Maintenance Program

In this episode of Rite-Hite's new podcast series, Rite from the Source, Gerry Timms talks about the benefits of a planned maintenance program and why a facility manger should consider getting one.

Episode 13: Saving Energy in a Cold Storage Facility

In this episode of Rite-Hite's new podcast series, Rite from the Source, Matt Fleckenstein discusses how to make cold storage facilities more energy efficient.

Episode 12: Material Handling Solutions and Industry Trends

In this episode of Rite-Hite's podcast series, Rite from the Source, Joe Ellestad discusses modern material handling industry trends and solutions.

Episode 11: Eliminating Gaps at the Loading Dock

In this episode of Rite-Hite's podcast series, Rite from the Source, Gary Borgerding breaks down the significance of the Eclipse Dock Shelter.

Episode 10: Eliminate Environmental Contamination

In this episode of Rite-Hite's podcast series, Rite from the Source, Mary Blaser explains how to reduce environmental contamination at the loading dock.

Episode 9: Food Safety Initiatives and Logistics Solutions

In this episode of Rite-Hite's podcast series, Rite from the Source, Kyle Justice discusses food safety initiatives and logistics solutions.

Episode 8: Distribution Center Trends and Solutions

In this episode of Rite-Hite's podcast series, Rite from the Source, John Hargarten discusses trends, challenges, and efficiency solutions surrounding distribution centers.

Episode 7: Cold Storage and Cold Chain Solutions

In this episode of Rite-Hite's podcast series, Rite from the Source, Matt Fleckenstein discusses trends in the cold storage industry as well as creative solutions to modern cold chain challenges.

Episode 6: HVLS Fans

In this episode of Rite-Hite's podcast series, Rite from the Source, Aaron Wiegel discusses HVLS Fans, their primary benefits, and key design features.

Episode 5: High Speed Doors - Trends and Applications

In this episode of Rite-Hite's podcast series, Rite from the Source, Jon Schumacher discusses high speed door applications, technology and emerging trends.

Episode 4: In-Plant Safety Trends and OSHA

This episode of Rite-Hite's podcast series, Rite from the Source, Jeff Johnston discusses creative, modern solutions for increasing safety and efficiency within the facility.

Episode 3: Bridging the Regulatory Gap with Automated Processes

In this episode of Rite-Hite's podcast series, Rite from the Source, John Ritter speaks to us about optimizing safety and productivity in the facility where people and automated processes interact.

Episode 2: Bringing Safety to Every Dock

In this episode of Rite-Hite's podcast series, Rite from the Source, Chad Dillavou discusses innovative, high tech solutions for increasing safety at the loading dock and inside the facility.

Episode 1: Challenges Facing Industrial Facility Managers

In the inaugural episode of Rite-Hite's new podcast, Rite from the Source, Walt Swietlik discusses industry solutions and trends so you can increase efficiency and safety at the loading dock and inside industrial facilities.