The New Warehouse Podcast
The New Warehouse podcast hosted by Kevin Lawton is your source for insights and ideas from the distribution, transportation and logistics industry. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday morning bring you the latest from industry experts and thought leaders.
The New Warehouse Podcast
Where is Warehouse Technology Heading with Gary Allen of Ryder
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Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded live from Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas. Kevin Lawton sits down with Gary Allen, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Technology at Ryder, for an annual check-in on where warehouse technology is heading. Ryder, one of North America’s largest logistics providers, operates more than 100 million square feet of warehouse space and manages a vast transportation network.
In this conversation, Allen shares how warehouse automation and AI are maturing, and where real ROI is emerging. He also explains why execution is now the differentiator for operators navigating labor constraints, brownfield facilities, and rapidly evolving technologies.
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