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Automation 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 automation, how to calculate payback, and why the cost of not automating may be even higher.

What you’ll learn:
📉 The hidden cost of lost orders & customer churn
⚡ Efficiency gains: from picking rates to delivery optimization
💸 ROI levers beyond labor (maintenance, supervision, delivery labor savings)
🏗️ Funding options: capex, leasing, synthetic leases & creative financing
🛒 Industry trends in grocery, fashion, and industrial/consumer markets
🔑 Why automation builds customer loyalty and protects your bottom line

Chapters
00:00 The cost of lost orders
00:30 Welcome & introductions
01:04 Nathan Wolf’s background in automation
02:01 Overcoming hesitation about investment
03:25 Customer loyalty & the “Amazon effect”
05:04 Building trust & consistency through automation
06:08 How to build a business case (and avoid over-automation)
07:12 ROI levers: labor, lost orders, maintenance, supervision
08:52 Case study: pallet building for foodservice/grocery
10:39 Worker retention & better jobs
11:15 Typical ROI timelines & payback periods
12:38 Total cost of ownership explained
14:09 Market uncertainty & creative financing options
17:08 Industry differences (grocery vs. fashion vs. industrial)
18:28 How to connect with Nathan Wolf