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Clocking In

by Robert Dietrick Company

Running a warehouse or manufacturing facility isn’t easy. Every day, you’re expected to keep product moving in, around, and out the door. Faster. Safer. With fewer problems and zero incidents. That’s a lot to carry. It can feel like an impossible ask, but we’re here to help make it possible.  On this show, we dig into the real challenges happening on the floor and at the loading dock. Each episode, you’ll hear from industry experts, operators, and problem-solvers who share practical ways to improve quality, boost productivity, and keep facilities running smoothly. Our goal is simple. Share new ways to tackle challenges that never seem to end so your people and your product get in, around, and out the door safely. You ready to clock in?

Latest episodes

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Part 2: How to Prevent Your Next Loading Dock Accident

Can unplanned trailer departure really be prevented?  Mike Smith closes out a two-part series with Jeff Gowen of Robert Dietrick Company, a former service technician who

Nov 4
27 min

Part 1: You’ve Had an Accident at the Loading Dock. Now What?

What happens when the dock leveler you were counting on isn't there anymore, and you can't stop? Mike Smith sits down with Jeff Gowen, Customer Success Manager at Robert

Oct 21
28 min

Rack Damage Happens. Here’s What to Do About It

Why does 91% of rack damage happen in the same 16 inches, every single time? Mike Smith sits down with Kyle Gilliatt, Business Development Manager of Damotech to walk th

Oct 7
42 min

From Reactive to Proactive: Using RDC Digital to Manage Your Facility

Is the tool you're avoiding actually the one solving your biggest headaches? Host Mike Smith sits down with Annah Van Gheem, Digital Product Manager at Robert Dietrick C

Sep 23
32 min

Fire Doors Save Lives. Here’s What Many Facilities Get Wrong

Is your facility ignoring its fire doors, and do you even know the compliance risk you are running? In this episode of Clocking In, host Mike Smith sits down with Scott

Aug 19
38 min

The Open Door Problem Most Facilities Overlook

Is your loading dock quietly wasting 20 to 30 percent of your heating and cooling budget? In this episode of Clocking In, host Mike Smith sits down with Cullen Luning, D

Aug 5
36 min

The Real Cost of Skipping Preventative Maintenance

Is your loading dock quietly draining your budget? And would you even know it until something breaks? In this episode of Clocking In, host Mike Smith sits down with Bob

Jul 22
28 min

Why You Should Treat Safety Like Preventive Maintenance

Is your safety program really working, or are you just too close to it to tell? In this episode of Clocking In, host Mike Smith sits down with Ryan Werner, Industrial Sa

Jul 8
23 min

Facility Managers Tell All: What I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago

What does it actually take to run a food bank that ships meals to all 50 states out of a building that hasn't changed much since it was built? In this episode of Clockin

Jun 24
40 min

The Top 10 Loading Dock Mistakes We See Every Year

Is your loading dock the biggest liability in your facility  and do you even know it? In this episode of Clocking In, host Mike Smith sits down with Pat Feeney, Territor

Jun 3
37 min

What High-Performing Facilities Do Differently

What separates a high-performing facility from one that's just holding it together?  In this episode of Clocking In, host Mike Smith sits down with Lisa Colles, Senior S

May 27
29 min

Are You Ready to Clock In?

Running a warehouse or manufacturing facility is hard work. Every day, you're moving products, managing people, and solving problems, all while trying to do so more safel

May 21
1 min

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