What Consultants Really Want: Choosing the Right Warehousing Automation Partner
A candid conversation with Dr. Gert Schade on how consultants evaluate automation vendors — and what drives a confident recommendation.
August 28, 13:00–13:30 CET | Live Interview + Q&A
Overview
As warehouse automation projects grow in complexity and urgency, consultants play a critical role in guiding clients to the right technology and the right partners.
In this 30-minute live session, we'll sit down with Dr. Gert Schade, a seasoned logistics and automation consultant at SCM, for a practical discussion on how consultants approach vendor selection, feasibility modeling, and de-risking decisions in the fast-moving warehouse automation landscape.
No pitches. No case names. Just actionable insight on how to make better recommendations - and how vendors can make that easier.
What You’ll Learn
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A practical framework for evaluating warehouse automation technology providers—from a consultant’s perspective
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Insights into how external advisors assess project readiness, de-risk decisions, and define solution fit
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Common red flags and green lights in vendor selection and technology scoping
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Best practices for building confidence in automation decisions, even when internal expertise is limited
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A look at how vendors can support solution design, modeling, and implementation alignment
Who Should Attend
This session is designed for:
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Independent logistics and supply chain consultants advising clients on automation strategies and vendor evaluations
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Channel and technology partners looking to enhance their advisory approach in automation-led transformation
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Project leads and operations teams exploring automation for their own warehouses and interested in how consultants frame the decision-making journey
See how top consultants assess automation vendors and what support makes the difference.
Register now to secure your seat.
Speakers
Dr. Gert Schade
Independent Consultant at Schade SCM
With over two decades of experience in logistics and production systems, Dr. Gert Schade helps companies across Europe navigate complex decisions in warehouse automation, intralogistics, and supply chain strategy. As a trusted advisor and former academic, he combines deep technical insight with a sharp business lens - guiding clients through solution design, vendor evaluation, and future-proofing logistics investments. With a background in both consultancy and leadership roles at system integrators, Gert offers a balanced, vendor-agnostic approach to helping clients future-proof their logistics operations.
Irina Strugaru
Consultant Success Manager at Hai Robotics
Irina is a logistics enthusiast with a strong background in automation, marketing, and partner enablement across the EMEA region. At Hai Robotics, she leads the Consultant Program, helping logistics consultants unlock the full potential of AMR solutions through training, tools, and tailored support. With experience in business development and strategic partnerships, Irina is passionate about making advanced automation accessible, practical, and profitable for supply chain professionals.
