Supply chain operations
10 warehouse consultants
These ten warehouse consultants work independently or as founders and partners of consulting firms, and each advises on warehouse operations, design, automation or management systems. A reader can learn how a warehouse consultant evaluates a facility, chooses between layout changes, automation and a new WMS, and plans the implementation.
Professionals to explore
01—10Andrew Garrabrant
LinkedInExperience: Independent Warehouse Software Consultant · Independent Consultant
Independent Warehouse Software Consultant since 2012, describing himself as an independent warehousing and distribution consultant specializing in warehouse efficiency and Red Prairie WMS, WFM, WFMR and TMS. He was also Project Manager at McCook Cold Storage (2011–2012), Operations Manager at Home Depot (2009–2011) and Site Systems Analyst at DHL Supply Chain (1998–2009).
Casey Winans
LinkedInExperience: WMS Solution Advisor & Founder · Fullstride
WMS Solution Advisor & Founder at Fullstride since August 2022; his profile describes work across warehouse management systems product, implementation, solution design and selection, including running the system inside 3PL operations. He was also SVP, Advisory Services at Open Sky Group (2021–2022) and a self-employed Independent Consultant (2019–2020).
Dan Renak
LinkedInExperience: WMS, ERP, Logistics Consultant · Independent Consultant
Independent WMS, ERP, Logistics Consultant since October 2024, describing himself as a warehouse operations and WMS consultant working on warehouse design, WMS, operational reviews and process improvement. He was also Interim Operations Manager at Hooded Owls Ltd (2025), Operations and Systems Manager at Galeta (2024) and Operations Director and Founder of The Chocolate Calendar Company (2018–2024).
Daniel Kent
LinkedInExperience: Founder - Principal Consultant · WCIS - Warehouse Consulting Implementation Services
Founder - Principal Consultant at WCIS - Warehouse Consulting Implementation Services since May 2025, focused on WMS selection and implementation and DC design and slotting optimization, per his profile. He has also been Director Software Solutions at SRSI since 2020 and was VP Distribution, Logistics & Customer Service at Petmate (2018).
Hugh Colgrove
LinkedInExperience: Independent Warehouse and Distribution Consultant · Self Employed- Logistics Consultant
Independent Warehouse and Distribution Consultant since 2011. He was also Sr Manager North American Zone Warehouse- WOD Logistics at AB InBev (2009–2011) and Manager Warehouse Systems and Process Improvements at Anheuser-Busch (2005–2009), and his profile cites design, development and operational management of multiple WMS systems and managing the design and implementation of an automated order fulfillment system.
John Hall
LinkedInExperience: Warehouse Layout and Design Consultant - Partner · JDH Warehousing Systems Ltd.
Warehouse Layout and Design Consultant - Partner at JDH Warehousing Systems Ltd. since 1996; his profile headline lists warehouse design, set-up, organization, layouts and automation. He was also Senior Logistics Consultant at Panasonic North America (1995–1996) and National Warehouse Manager at The Hershey Company (1987–1994).
John Santagate
LinkedInExperience: Founder & Principal Consultant · EMP Advisors
Founder & Principal Consultant at EMP Advisors since September 2025; his profile describes him as an independent warehouse automation advisor helping companies make better automation decisions. He was also Senior Vice President, Global Robotics at Infios (2024–2025) and has been an Advisory Board Member at Radiant Robotics since 2023.
Matthias Merz
LinkedInExperience: Founder · LogistiXpert
Founder of LogistiXpert since 2025, working as an independent intralogistics advisor on technical due diligence for warehouse automation, per his profile. He was also Senior Director Software Solutions at Linde Material Handling (2018–2024), and at SSI SCHÄFER he was Vice President Food Retail (2016–2018) and Director Business Consultancy (2015–2016).
Mohammad Alfawaer - MBA
LinkedInExperience: Warehouse Consultant Warehouse & Inventory Management · Warehouse Consulting - Freelance
Freelance Warehouse Consultant Warehouse & Inventory Management since 2019, focused on inventory and warehouse optimization for industrial companies, per his profile. He was also Head Of Warehousing & Stock Control at Manaseer Industrial Complex Co. (2015–2019) and Inventory Control Engineer-Spare Parts & Coach at Holcim (2011–2015).
Stephen (Steve) T. Hopper, P.E.
LinkedInExperience: Founder & Principal · Inviscid Consulting
Founder & Principal of Inviscid Consulting since 2004; his profile headline describes him as a warehousing, distribution and logistics consultant and expert witness with 200+ clients and 70+ litigation matters. He has also been Partner & Consultant at Tompkins Ventures since 2021.
Choose the right perspective
Match the consultant's focus to your problem, since layout and slotting work, automation due diligence and WMS selection or implementation call for different expertise. Ask about recent projects in facilities with similar order profiles, volumes and systems.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide whether a warehouse needs a layout redesign, more automation or a new WMS?
- 02Which metrics do you review first when a distribution center's accuracy or throughput is slipping?
- 03How do you reduce risk during a WMS go-live or an automation installation in a live warehouse?
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