The Automation Journey

What's Shifting in Healthcare Logistics

In 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 reluctant adopters of warehouse automation to big investors of automation and AI. The discussion covers the reasons behind the historical risk averse stance of these industries, the biggest bottlenecks in distribution centers, which warehouse automation technologies are especially interesting to these companies, and where the future of supply chain is going for this industry—including the role of AI. Connect with Pete on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-bennett-cpim-b607a848/]. Connect with Blake on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-neal-62b72164/]. Read our blog about the role of warehouse automation to achieve lean logistics in the healthcare industry [https://www.tgw-group.com/us/news/detail/warehouse-logistics-healthcare-logistics/].

The Lifetime Approach to Maintenance

In 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 Manager) sit down with Marissa Dierlam to discuss from before go-live to twenty years on what to do and consider when it comes to keeping your site running. It may be tempting to let automated material handling services do their thing with minimal care and support, but Mike and Jared share how long-term thinking and regular investments into maintenance prolong the lifetime of warehouse automation and lead to a smaller total cost of ownership. They also stress the importance of working with a partner you trust and have open, transparent communication with. Learn more about TGW's Lifetime Services [https://www.tgw-group.com/us/our-portfolio/services/]. Learn more about our availability guarantee [https://www.tgw-group.com/us/news/detail/tgw-availability-guarantee/]. Connect with Jared Call on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcall/]. Connect with Mike Elliott on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-elliott-b8339161/].

The New Grocery Normal

In 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 shaped the grocery industry in the last few years, they then dive deep into the different economic, consumer behavior, and technological trends at play. In a low-margin and high-pressure environment, capital investments into supply chain may sound risky, but Nathan and Michael share how warehouse automation can actually be a strategic lever that allows grocery businesses to get out of "react mode" and become more resilient to whatever trends lie ahead. Read more about grocery logistics trends on our blog [https://www.tgw-group.com/us/news/detail/grocery-supply-chain-2026-trends/]. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-michael-schedlbauer-9a6b9736/]. Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-wolf-19288211/].

Smarter, Safer Facilities

In 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 facilities. While warehouse automation is often discussed through the lens of throughput, labor efficiency, and cost reduction, worker safety is just as critical—and far more strategic than many realize. Together, they explore the real safety risks facing warehouses today, from manual material handling and forklift interactions to training gaps, turnover, and pressure to hit KPIs. Learn how thoughtfully designed automation (like ergonomic picking workstations) combined with smarter software, machine learning, and predictive maintenance can reduce safety risks while improving worker retention, consistency, and performance. Imagine a future for your facility where safety isn't a compliance checkbox or a regular fire to fight—and instead is a strategic lever addressed on a systems level. Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-chesterfield-8178431b/]. Connect with Meagan on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meagangauthier/]. Read more about ergonomic warehouse automation on our blog [https://www.tgw-group.com/us/news/detail/ergonomics-and-warehouse-robots/].

Turning Data into Automation

Warehouse 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 is critical for designing the right warehouse automation solution. In this episode of the podcast, host Marissa Dierlam sits down with Daniele Bongiovanni (Data Consultant, TGW North America) and Natalie Vruwink (Solutions Designer III, TGW North America) to discuss which data points are most critical, what key design criteria can be uncovered with data, and the importance of deriving assumptions and conclusions alongside our customers. Data not only allows us to right size and scope automation solutions—it also builds a clear business case and ROI for our customers and de-risks their investment.