Expert Q&A: Ryan Bailey, President of Bailey

In our latest Q&A, we spoke with Ryan Bailey, President of Bailey, to explore how warehouses and distribution centers are navigating today’s challenges with the help of automation. Ryan shares how Bailey supports businesses in optimizing operations, embracing sustainability and adapting to changing market demands through innovative intralogistics solutions. Read on to learn more about Bailey and how their partnership with GreyOrange drives efficiency and agility in the industry.

1.   Tell us about Bailey and your role in the company.

As President of Bailey, I oversee the company’s vision, strategy, and operations, ensuring we deliver exceptional material handling solutions to our customers. My role involves guiding the company’s direction while fostering innovation and efficiency in intralogistics. At Bailey, we pride ourselves on providing tailored solutions that empower businesses to optimize their operations, and I am dedicated to advancing our mission to be a trusted partner in the industry.

2.   What are some of the key challenges that warehouses and DCs are facing today?

Warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) face challenges such as labor shortages, rising operational costs, and the need to keep up with increasing consumer demand for faster delivery. Additionally, accuracy and efficiency in handling complex supply chains remain critical pain points.

3.   What steps can they take to reduce labor-intensive processes and improve accuracy and efficiency?

Adopting automation and robotics can significantly reduce labor-intensive tasks while improving accuracy and efficiency. Implementing advanced solutions like automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and AI-powered robotics streamlines operations, reduces human error, and optimizes workflows to meet modern demands.

4.   How are most of your customers using intralogistics automation?

Our customers leverage intralogistics automation to enhance warehouse productivity by automating repetitive tasks, improving inventory management, and enabling real-time tracking. Solutions like robotic picking systems and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) allow businesses to achieve faster order fulfillment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

5.   Bailey was the first Zero Waste-certified forklift company in the U.S. Tell us about your commitment to sustainability and how automation can help businesses further their own sustainability efforts.

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at Bailey. As the first Zero Waste-certified forklift company in the U.S., we’ve implemented waste-reduction practices across our operations and encouraged our customers to adopt greener processes. Automation supports sustainability by reducing energy consumption, optimizing material usage, and enabling better resource management. For example, automated systems reduce paper usage and minimize waste associated with manual errors.                

6.   What is the core value of the GreyOrange partnership for your team?

Partnering with GreyOrange has enabled Bailey to provide our customers with cutting-edge AI and robotics solutions that enhance operational efficiency. GreyOrange’s expertise complements our mission to deliver end-to-end intralogistics solutions, making our offerings more adaptable to the evolving needs of our clients.

7.   What are the key benefits of GreyMatter for your customers?

GreyMatter’s AI-driven capabilities empower our customers to optimize inventory movement, allocate resources dynamically and predict operational bottlenecks before they occur. These benefits translate into improved productivity, lower operational costs and the agility to adapt to shifting market demands.