207: Bagging, Robots, and Melt Man: The History of the Packing Division of Bruce Oakley Inc.

This week on the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett chats with Dustin Wilcox and Mike Tribley. Dustin is the manager of the Beebe location for Oakley while Mike manages the Foristell operation. During the episode, the group discusses Oakley's bagging facilities in Beebe and Foristell while also looking into the history and operations of these facilities. These operations handle products like livestock feed, fertilizers, and ice melt. The conversation also highlights the evolution of these facilities, including the introduction of automation to improve efficiency. The group also discusses the importance of transportation logistics, the benefits of Oakley's acquisition of TNN and expansion, and more.
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
Looking ahead at today’s episode (0:54)
Introduction to bagging facilities (1:20)
Sponsorship appreciation: LubeZone and Arrow Truck Sales (2:15)
Introducing of Dustin and Mike (3:52)
History and operations of Beebe facility (7:33)
Acquisition and operations of Foristell facility (12:59)
Product formulation and market reach (16:19)
Transportation logistics and collaboration (20:04)
History of Bagging Facilities (21:43)
Automation and Robotics in Bagging (25:08)
Impact of Oakley's Acquisition (27:58)
Market Monitoring and Resource Utilization (30:05)
Future Opportunities and Expansion (31:33)
Oakley’s Diverse Business Operations (34:39)
Final thoughts and takeaways (36:20)
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[@MrKeithw]

Great podcast, always learning something new about Oakley. Definitely a family oriented company.