8 STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION IMPLEMENTATION

Implementing warehouse automation is quite a complex undertaking logistics organisation can face. Multiple systems, vendors, and stakeholders must work together, and even well-planned projects can run into challenges around integration, testing, and go-live.

This e-book is created to support teams who want a clearer, more grounded view of what it takes to make automation work in real operations. It is based on the experience we gain every year as we deliver more than 50 automation projects and collaborate with over 40 different automation vendors. Being involved hands-on in the implementation phase gives us a deep understanding of what truly drives success and where problems typically arise.

This e-book brings those insights together so you can approach your next automation initiative with greater predictability, fewer surprises, and a stronger foundation for long-term performance.

What you will learn

Inside the e-book, you will find practical guidance on:

• How to define the right automation goals based on real operational needs.
• When to involve your WMS partner and how to set an integration strategy.
• How to specify with future flexibility in mind.
• What effective implementation governance looks like.
• How to use data, digital tools, and continuous improvement to secure long-term performance and ROI.