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590: Warehouse Innovations with Ryder

Continuing the annual Manifest tradition, Kevin chats with Gary Allen, Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence at Ryder. With over 35 years in the industry, Gary brings a deep perspective on how warehouse operations have transformed from the early days of manual processes to today’s AI-driven, analytics-optimized environments. Ryder, widely known for its fleet, is also the second-largest warehouse provider in North America. In this episode, Gary shares how Ryder embraces data, automation, and flexible workforce solutions to enhance warehouse performance and employee satisfaction. The discussion offers valuable insights into the evolving nature of

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Cut Trailer Unload Time in Half with ErgoRider: Live From PROMAT 2025 with Caljan

Embed Buzzsprout audio player Warehouse innovations take center stage at PROMAT 2025, as Kevin chats with Alex Sturm, Senior Account Manager at Caljan, to explore how the ErgoRider is reshaping loose-loaded cargo handling. Caljan, a Denmark-based logistics equipment manufacturer founded in 1963, has long been a trusted provider of durable, ergonomic conveyor systems. Now making a strong push into the U.S. market, Caljan is tackling one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: the physically demanding task of loading and unloading loose-loaded trailers.  In this episode, Alex walks us through the features of the ErgoRider,

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589: Military Logistics Lessons for Modern Supply Chains

In today’s episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Ravindra Pandey. Pandey is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the Indian Army and a recent MBA graduate from Hult International Business School. Together, they explore the intersection of military logistics and modern supply chain management. Drawing from two decades of service and leadership within India’s vast defense network, Pandey shares insights into military warehousing, transportation logistics, and the emerging logistics landscape in India. The conversation dives into the real-world experiences of moving critical rations to implementing warehouse automation in government research facilities. It

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Celebrating Mother’s Day and Family with EvoBox

In this special Mother’s Day episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Lisa and Ty Evenson, the dynamic mother-son duo behind EvoBox. Based in South Carolina and Utah, EvoBox is a 3PL fulfillment provider that grew from a small family-run warehouse into a thriving business serving around 50 clients nationwide. What started as a side project evolved into a full-scale operation thanks to their commitment to trust, personalization, and operational excellence. In this episode, they explore the unique family dynamic that drives their business forward, how they’ve kept everything referral-based for over

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587: Lucas Solutions on Startup Lessons, 3PL Strategy, and Relationship-Driven Growth

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Chris Lucas, founder and CEO of Lucas Solutions, a startup built around helping emerging brands grow through better 3PL relationships, compliance-focused software, and real operational support. From accounting at KPMG to hedge funds to fulfillment floors, Chris shares the unfiltered story behind launching his own company, learning from failure, and embracing the unexpected. This episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the journey from employee to founder—and the power of relationships in warehousing. From CPA to Warehouse Floor: A Nonlinear Path to Logistics

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586: Distribution, Automation, and the Human Element with Tenaquip

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Roch LeFrancois, Director of Distribution at Tenaquip, a Canadian industrial supply distributor known for its wide-ranging catalog and focus on customer service. Roch shares how his passion for technology and operations has shaped his leadership journey across grocery, pharma, real estate, and distribution. With over 180,000 SKUs, automation challenges, and sky-high customer expectations, he emphasizes the importance of adaptability, balance, and keeping the human element central to every process. Automating for Complexity, Not for Show Tenaquip maintains 55,000–60,000 SKUs in stock at all

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