https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-automation-journey--6851384enBusinessCopyright TGW Logisticshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5f0cd0439de6f729729e3632a96bcdca.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-automation-journey--6851384Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:29:10 +0000TGW LogisticsTGW Logisticsmarketing@tgw-group.comAdoption rates continue to rise for warehouse automation globally. But every company's journey of exploring, implementing, maintaining, and expanding automation looks different. At TGW Logistics, we look forward to walking alongside our customers no...false961340e1-7189-59a8-a121-693d5be583c8episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/invisible-skills-visible-results--75778491Check out the Women in Supply Chain Forum (November 17-19, 2026) | Read our "Top Things to Look for When Choosing a Warehouse Logistics Systems Integration Partner" blog]]>90397fef-0a5f-4e45-a7dd-fdd515d04d59Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsThe most important skills in warehouse automation might not be technical at all.Behind every successful automation project are the “invisible” skills that keep teams aligned, projects moving, and partnerships strong—from communication and trust to...Check out the Women in Supply Chain Forum (November 17-19, 2026) | Read our "Top Things to Look for When Choosing a Warehouse Logistics Systems Integration Partner" blog]]>1915false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/avoiding-dreaded-vendor-lock--75310477Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn | Follow Dexter on LinkedIn | Read customer success stories on our website]]>065c4843-0808-47ff-96d5-cef9c0968f70Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsChoosing an automation partner is a long-term decision—but what happens when that partnership starts to feel more like a trap?In this episode of The Automation Journey, host Marissa Dierlam sits down with colleagues Rebecca Call and Dexter Weber to...Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn | Follow Dexter on LinkedIn | Read customer success stories on our website]]>1882false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/proper-peak-preparations--75017558Learn more about our Lifetime Services | Read our "Building an Effective Onsite Maintenance Team" blog | Connect with Mario Sousa on LinkedIn]]>1f0e9f45-7bbe-4e44-9d01-ee1528a65facWed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsPeak season isn’t won in November. It’s won in the months—and everyday decisions—leading up to it.In this episode of The Automation Journey, Marissa sits down with TGW Lifetime Services leaders Mario Souza and Richard Figueroa to talk about what it...Learn more about our Lifetime Services | Read our "Building an Effective Onsite Maintenance Team" blog | Connect with Mario Sousa on LinkedIn]]>1717false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warehouse-of-the-future--74296610Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn | Connect with Stipe on LinkedIn | Read our blog about the pros and cons of fully dark warehouses]]>076c764f-8aca-4b7f-a4ac-8cf996242cd5Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsWhat will the warehouse of the future actually look like? More robots? AI running everything? Fully dark facilities run by humanoids?In this episode, Rebecca Call sits down with Stipe Galic to separate industry hype from practical reality. Rather than...Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn | Connect with Stipe on LinkedIn | Read our blog about the pros and cons of fully dark warehouses]]>2223false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kevin-lawton-s-automation-journey--73477883Listen to The New Warehouse | Follow Kevin Lawton on LinkedIn | Read our blog about change management best practices]]>764694e1-083b-47e4-9759-88119a23fa26Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsSpecial guest Kevin Lawton, host of The New Warehouse podcast, takes a turn on the other side of the mic, sharing his his path from warehouse inventory control to one of the industry's most recognized voices. One of the biggest things he's learned on...Listen to The New Warehouse | Follow Kevin Lawton on LinkedIn | Read our blog about change management best practices]]>2534false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-roi-of-supply-chain-community--73100996

How a few key relationships have shaped his life and career

Why local roundtable, trade shows, and even happy hours can outweigh research reports when it comes to real industry insight

Suggestions on how introverts can push past the fear and awkwardness of networking

Why offering value to others first pays off later

One simple, five-minute action you can take this week to reignite an old professional relationship

Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned pro who's been too heads-down to network, this conversation is a reminder that your next big moment—a job, a partnership, or a crucial piece of advice—is probably one conversation away.Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn | Check out upcoming Supply Chain Social Club events | Learn more about our Campfire Talk events for supply chain executives]]>e1b74957-7deb-4474-a5ef-6ac7ce87fe45Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsEveryone tells you relationships matter in supply chain—but how do you actually build them, and where do you even start? In this episode of The Automation Journey, host Marissa Dierlam sits down with Nathan Cheney, founder of Supply Chaney and Supply...

How a few key relationships have shaped his life and career

Why local roundtable, trade shows, and even happy hours can outweigh research reports when it comes to real industry insight

Suggestions on how introverts can push past the fear and awkwardness of networking

Why offering value to others first pays off later

One simple, five-minute action you can take this week to reignite an old professional relationship

Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned pro who's been too heads-down to network, this conversation is a reminder that your next big moment—a job, a partnership, or a crucial piece of advice—is probably one conversation away.Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn | Check out upcoming Supply Chain Social Club events | Learn more about our Campfire Talk events for supply chain executives]]>2023false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/connectivity-from-floor-to-dashboard--72864420Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn. Connect with Shari on LinkedIn.]]>d468c6ec-337e-4e1f-8e2e-2f77f8f112bdWed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsModern warehouses generate more data than ever—but are companies actually turning it into better decisions? In this episode, host Marissa Dierlam is joined by Rebecca Call of TGW North America and Shari Christofferson, President of Connect Inc., to...Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn. Connect with Shari on LinkedIn.]]>2504false20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-shifting-in-healthcare-logistics--72663975Connect with Pete on LinkedIn. Connect with Blake on LinkedIn. Read our blog about the role of warehouse automation to achieve lean logistics in the healthcare industry.]]>96702eeb-2f01-45ef-a0a3-bc02ee84d128Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsIn this episode, special guest Pete Bennett from Cardinal Health joins host Marissa Dierlam and Blake Neal (TGW Logistics) to discuss the supply chain pressures facing the healthcare and medical device industries and the shift coming from being...Connect with Pete on LinkedIn. Connect with Blake on LinkedIn. Read our blog about the role of warehouse automation to achieve lean logistics in the healthcare industry.]]>1760false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lifetime-approach-to-maintenance--72079569Learn more about TGW's Lifetime Services. Learn more about our availability guarantee. Connect with Jared Call on LinkedIn. Connect with Mike Elliott on LinkedIn.]]>ca28e5e1-12a8-4b53-a463-4f59036332a7Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsIn this episode of The Automation Journey, we take a big-picture look at the maintenance and logistics services that automated warehouses need. Mike Elliott (Director of Lifetime Services North America) and Jared Call (LTS Business Development...Learn more about TGW's Lifetime Services. Learn more about our availability guarantee. Connect with Jared Call on LinkedIn. Connect with Mike Elliott on LinkedIn.]]>2326false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-grocery-normal--71885231Read more about grocery logistics trends on our blog. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn. Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn.]]>5ffe305f-d7c8-408e-a0d4-9c5a2c115ea9Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsIn this podcast episode, Nathan Wolf and Michael Schedlbauer share their insights and expertise, based on recent research and customer conversations, into what's happening in the world of grocery logistics. Starting with the different forces that have...Read more about grocery logistics trends on our blog. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn. Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn.]]>1539false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smarter-safer-facilities--71336299Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn. Connect with Meagan on LinkedIn.]]>d8984483-4ce9-45f7-ae3c-92939f08c8d4Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsIn this episode of The Automation Journey, Ryan Chesterfield (Founder and CEO of Auto-FX and Auto-FC) joins Meagan Gauthier (TGW Logistics) and host Marissa Dierlam for a conversation about what it really takes to build smarter, safer warehouse...Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn. Connect with Meagan on LinkedIn.]]>2271false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turning-data-into-automation--7117472596ccb214-14a5-4bff-a841-d385f8097932Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsWarehouse automation is a significant investment that can feel risky. What if your solution doesn't meet your current needs? What if your business changes and the automation can't keep up? What if you overdesign and overpay? That's why data analysis...1577false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greenfields-and-green-initiatives--70865532Connect with Kambi on LinkedIn. Connect with Dex on LinkedIn.]]>8889e208-8405-456a-b1a4-3cd0373d5c2eWed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsIn this episode of the podcast, special guest Kambi Laleye (Rosefellow) joins from Montreal, Canada to discuss warehouse sustainability topics with Dexter Weber (TGW Logistics) and host Marissa Dierlam. Together, they cover the sustainability of...Connect with Kambi on LinkedIn. Connect with Dex on LinkedIn.]]>2212false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/busting-buzzwords--70586795db63d76c-04dd-4ac6-a75d-1ba95b7508beWed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsFor goods-to-person automation systems, there are a number of buzzwords that get used over and over: flexible, scalable, modular, plug-and-play, future-proof, smart, innovative, energy-efficient, high-performance, etc. And so often these words get...1633false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/challenges-of-delivering-a-strong-on-site-team--70435917c2af3a08-6971-49ee-bfff-d890a2e2aec4Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsWarehouse automation is never as easy as push-play-and-go. In this episode, Marissa Dierlam sits down with Mario Sousa (Head of On-Site Services) and Darwin Vazquez (Site Engineering Manager) to dive into how to maintain 98%+ system availability and...2392false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/winning-at-parcel-shipping--69780891Green Mountain - Conquer the shipping summit.]]>7fc3983c-d69e-4ec7-8898-978d3aced2c3Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsIn this episode we welcome our friend Jennifer Saunier from Green Mountain. Together, we tackle the topic of parcel shipping from two different directions: parcel spend management and warehouse automation. Complications and costs continue to rise for...Green Mountain - Conquer the shipping summit.]]>2148false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/designing-a-supply-chain-network--696387821f26ee87-9bf8-4350-a635-86b4b49f6a5fWed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsAutomation can be powerful, but it’s not magic. In this episode of The Automation Journey, host Marissa Dierlam is joined by Blake Neal and Dexter Weber to unpack the real relationship between warehouse automation and distribution network design....1879false10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-software-side-of-warehouse-automation--69528217a8de8ddc-9677-48e9-8913-d9cca3a3f2fcWed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsWarehouse automation isn’t just about conveyors, shuttles, and robots! It’s also about the software behind the scenes that makes everything work together. Rebecca Call joins host Marissa Dierlam to break down the complex world of warehouse software in...1427false9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comparing-mobile-fixed-automation--69473001f977506d-0fcd-4983-88b6-e1279025545bWed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsMobile robotics is one of the fastest growing areas in warehouse automation, but when do they actually make sense? Host Marissa Dierlam (Head of Marketing, TGW North America) sits down with Philipp Moser (Head of Sales Engineering Mobile Robotics) and...1812false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-in-supply-chain-creating-support-systems--694730326fd0bbb5-9b64-4ffa-a027-c6ccfc266dd2Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsIn this episode, Rebecca Call, Alessandra Caminati, and Meagan Gauthier return to continue their conversation about their experiences as women in supply chain and how to overcome workplace challenges. In this episode, they turn their attention towards...2768false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-in-supply-chain-challenges-self-advocacy--694730370921ce79-b740-4380-8860-23e887b1133dWed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsIn this episode, host Rebecca Call (Head of Process Software Consulting & Systems Integration) sits down with Alessandra Caminati (Head of Solutions Design) and Meagan Gauthier (Business Development Manager) for a candid conversation about being...2160false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rethinking-peak-season--694730391f42da01-bf1b-42c6-9021-0dfdde79c93eWed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsPeak season is the championship game of supply chains. Months of preparation leading up to a few critical weeks that can make or break a year. In this TGW Logistics podcast, Jeff Rhodes and Dex Weber share their perspectives on how retailers, grocers,...1041false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hot-or-not-the-real-automation-trends--69473036f1536d4a-d5c2-4ec3-9f39-e22089a8c5e4Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsMarissa Dierlam (Head of Marketing, North America) sits down with Patricio Miranda Febres (CSO, North America) and Stipe Galic (VP of Business Development, North America) to cut through the hype in supply chain and warehouse automation. From European...2251false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leadership-culture-performance--694730140ea80da2-8909-4e02-a576-e6a9d3acc204Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsResults matter. Leadership isn’t just about vision—it’s about creating environments where people thrive, adapting to change, and delivering measurable outcomes. In this episode, Marissa Dierlam (Head of Marketing, TGW North America) sits down with...1246false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/packing-challenges-automation-opportunities--6947302102ce6788-5ad9-4b05-806c-553b3cce49d9Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsFrom luxury unboxing to fast-fashion velocity, packaging is where brand, cost, and throughput collide. In this episode, Marissa Dierlam talks with Blake Neal (Director of Business Development) and Dena Holzmann (Solutions Designer) about how to build...809false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-business-case-for-automation--694730412e0a0b16-fc04-41c0-999f-e24971596157Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000TGW LogisticsAutomation isn’t just about robots—it’s about building a business case that makes sense. In this episode, Marissa Dierlam (Head of Marketing, TGW North America) sits down with Nathan Wolf (Director of Sales) to break down the ROI of warehouse...1162false1full