541: How 3PLs and Consultants are Reshaping Warehouse Automation, with TGW Logistics
Meagan Gauthier is a Business Development Manager at TGW Logistics with an engineering background, specializing in working with 3PLs and consultants. She leverages her expertise to connect operational KPIs with financial ROI, simplifying complex automation decisions for clients. Gauthier advocates for a strategic, long-term approach to automation, moving beyond the reactive mindset of the pandemic era. She emphasizes that successful transformation relies on building strong partnerships, fostering a collaborative culture, and ensuring clear communication across all stakeholders to bridge the gap between strategy and execution.
Today I’m joined by TGW Logistics, a company that combines cutting-edge technology, strong partnerships, and deep expertise, to help businesses turn big ideas into reality.
TGW Logistics is a global leader in warehouse automation and warehouse logistics. With over 50 years’ experience, they design, manufacture, implement and maintain trusted end-to-end solutions, which enable their customers to run their distribution network at the highest levels of productivity.
Today, Meagan Gauthier, Business Development Manager at TGW Logistics, will be talking all about how 3PLs and consultants are reshaping warehouse automation. We’ll be exploring the impact pandemic decision-making had on warehouses and where the industry is now. We’ll be shining a light on the common gaps between strategy decks and real-world execution and who actually influences operational decisions. And we’ll be sharing how integrators can better partner with consultants, and TGW’s approach to building long-term partnerships, not transactional sales.
Guest bio:
Meagan Gauthier is a Business Development Manager for TGW North America that drives growth by identifying new business opportunities, building strategic relationships, and developing sales strategies that expand market presence across automated logistics and warehouse solutions. She specializes in cultivating partnerships with 3PLs and consultants to unlock new automation opportunities. Backed by a diverse engineering background, Meagan is known for leading cross-functional teams and delivering forward-thinking supply chain solutions. She seamlessly blends technical expertise with strategic vision to help organizations achieve operational excellence in today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving supply chain landscape.
An introduction to Meagan and her role at TGW Logistics.
An overview of TGW Logistics – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers.
The evolution of the warehouse automation industry, the impact of decisions made during the pandemic, and where the industry is now.
With a 2025 survey revealing that 63% of respondents say their operations are still fully manual, where TGW see organizations on their automation and integration journeys, and the mindset shift that’s starting to move the needle.
How leading 3PLs and consultants are reshaping warehouse automation, and the one thing that’s top of mind for all of them.
The common gaps TGW see between expectations and strategy decks and real-world execution, the key focus areas to drive success, and why culture is critical.
How integrators can partner more successfully with consultants, the questions they should be asking, and the mindset they should be embracing to drive success.
Who actually influences decisions when multiple stakeholders are involved in transformation projects, from executives and operations to finance and IT, and how teams can navigate that complexity.
Meagan’s approach to building long-term partnerships, not just transactional sales.
TGW’s 3D walkthrough that brings typically 2D product demos to life.
The potential business impact that can be achieved through successful warehouse automation. “Warehouse automation, done right, is a competitive advantage not a cost center.”
Resources & Links Mentioned
- Head over to TGW Logistics’ website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with TGW and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube, or you can connect with Meagan on LinkedIn.
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