73: The Robotics Retrofit: How Veena Radhakrishna is Automating the Other 80% of Supply Chains

Apr 13
2 min read

Updated: Apr 18

What if the future of warehouse automation wasn’t about replacing systems—but enhancing them with smarter, more flexible technology?

n this episode, we welcome Veena Radhakrishna, co-founder and Head of Software at Cartesian Kinetics, who is redefining how we think about warehouse automation.

With a strong background in data and engineering, Veena brings a fresh perspective to supply chain innovation—one that prioritizes flexibility, adaptability, and seamless integration. Her work focuses on retrofitting existing warehouse environments with modular robotics solutions, allowing companies to modernize operations without the disruption of starting from scratch.

Veena shares how data sits at the heart of effective automation, enabling systems to move materials as efficiently as information flows. By leveraging advanced software, digital twins, and real-time analytics, her team creates solutions that are not only scalable but also highly responsive to changing business needs. She challenges the notion that automation must be complex or rigid, emphasizing instead that the best systems are simple to adopt and dynamic enough to evolve alongside the business.

Throughout the conversation, Veena also explores the human side of automation—how these technologies impact warehouse staff and why thoughtful design is essential to fostering collaboration between people and machines. Her approach underscores the importance of aligning business metrics with operational flexibility, ensuring that innovation delivers both efficiency and an improved customer experience. Her insights offer a compelling look at how supply chain leaders can future-proof their operations in an increasingly fast-paced world..

Listen in for more can’t-miss insights from Veena!

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