What Does a Warehouse Automation Consultant Do?

A warehouse automation consultant helps businesses determine where, why and how automation should be introduced into warehouse operations. 

Quinta’s consulting approach can help businesses: 

  • Assess existing warehouse processes 
  • Analyse material flow 
  • Identify operational bottlenecks 
  • Evaluate automation opportunities 
  • Define throughput requirements 
  • Compare suitable technologies 
  • Develop automation concepts 
  • Assess integration requirements 
  • Evaluate WES and WMS requirements 
  • Develop implementation plans 
  • Support technology and solution selection 
  • Plan testing, commissioning and deployment 

Three Pillars.

One Engineering Approach.

DESIGN

Automation starts at the drawing board.

  • Warehouse Capacity Planning: Storage volume, throughput modelling, and automation readiness
  • Warehouse Layout Design: U-flow, I-flow, and L-flow evaluation with automation integration
  • Process & Material Flow Mapping: Eliminating inefficiency before it is built in
  • Storage Strategy: Pallet racking, flow rack, shuttle systems, and ASRS selection
  • Slotting & Inventory Strategy: Velocity-based, automation-compatible profiling
  • Future-State Automation Roadmap: Phased capital planning aligned to operational growth

AUTOMATE

Automation technology selection based on operational fit.

  • AMR & Mobile Robotics Consulting
  • ASRS & Shuttle System Selection
  • Conveyor & Material Handling Design
    Sortation System Consulting
    Goods-to-Person System Evaluation
    Automated Picking & Packing
    Pallet Handling Automation
    Machine Vision & Identification
    WMS, WES & WCS Integration Architecture

EXECUTE

Your warehouse automation implementation partner — from engineering to go-live.

  • Detailed Engineering: Equipment specs, BOQs, and integration plans
  • WMS, WES & WCS Integration: Connecting automation, software, and operators
  • Installation & Commissioning Oversight
  • UAT & Performance Validation: Throughput, accuracy, and reliability
  • Operator Training & Structured Handover
  • Ramp-Up Management: Controlled go-live and stabilisation
  • Post-Launch Optimisation: Warehouse automation ROI realised through data

What Can We Help You Automate?

Quinta works across multiple warehouse automation technologies, helping you select and integrate the right combination for your operation. 


DWS Systems 

Dimensioning, weighing and scanning for faster and more accurate shipment processing. 

Explore DWS 

Automated Sortation 

Sort and route shipments efficiently based on your operational requirements. 

Explore Sorting Systems 

WES Implementation 

Coordinate warehouse execution and connect automation with your operational systems. 

Explore WES  

Robotics & AMRs 

Explore robotic solutions for material movement and warehouse operations. 

Explore Robotics 

AIDC & Warehouse Technologies 

Improve identification, tracking and data capture across warehouse processes. 

Why Quinta?

Problem-First Approach 

We start with your warehouse requirements, not a predefined product. 

 

End-to-End Expertise 

From assessment and design to integration and implementation. 

 

Multi-Technology Capability 

Experience across DWS, sortation, WES, robotics and AIDC technologies. 

 

Built for Future Growth 

Solutions are planned around your current requirements and future scalability.

One Operation.

One Engineering Approach.

From warehouse design to intelligent execution.

01 Business Requirements

We map your operational reality in full — volume profiles, SKU complexity, throughput targets, warehouse capacity requirements, and growth trajectory.

Every warehouse design and automation decision traces back to requirements defined at this stage. Nothing is assumed.

Warehouse layout design, storage strategy, and process & material flow mapping are developed together — with automation embedded from the first decision, not added later.

We evaluate U-flow, I-flow, and L-flow configurations and define storage solutions across pallet racking, flow rack, shuttle systems, and ASRS against your actual operational profile.

Warehouse layout design, storage strategy, and process & material flow mapping are developed together — with automation embedded from the first decision, not added later.

We evaluate U-flow, I-flow, and L-flow configurations and define storage solutions across pallet racking, flow rack, shuttle systems, and ASRS against your actual operational profile.

As your warehouse automation implementation partner, we oversee integration, commissioning, UAT, and performance validation — ensuring the system delivers from day one.

Post-launch optimisation uses live operational data to realise the full warehouse automation ROI modelled at design stage.

Industries We Serve

Our warehouse automation expertise supports businesses across: 

 

E-commerce & D2C | 3PL & Courier | Manufacturing | Retail | Pharma & Healthcare | Food & Beverage 

When Should You Consider Warehouse Automation? 

Warehouse automation can be considered when you are experiencing: 

  • Increasing shipment or order volumes 
  • Manual processing bottlenecks 
  • Growing labour dependency 
  • Throughput or accuracy challenges 
  • Warehouse expansion 
  • A new warehouse or distribution centre 
  • Need for WMS/WES and automation integration 

Planning a warehouse automation project?
Talk to Quinta about your warehouse processes, challenges and automation requirements.

From Concept to Commissioning.

Requirements

Define operational requirements, constraints, and automation targets.

Concept Design

Automation-aware process flows, capacity models, and layouts.

Requirements

Define storage, movement, and picking technology from day one

Tech & Vendor Evaluation

Develop URS/RFPs, compare technical and commercial proposals.

Detailed Engineering

Translate concepts into equipment specs, BOQs, and integration plans.

Integration

Connect automation, WMS, WES, WCS, robotics, and operators.

Testing & Commissioning

Validate throughput, accuracy, and performance.

Optimisation

Improve using real-world performance data post-launch.

From a Single Process to the Complete Warehouse.

Customer Need How Quinta Helps
Warehouse Diagnostic Identify throughput bottlenecks and automation opportunities
Warehouse Capacity Planning Storage volume, throughput targets, labour, and automation readiness
Warehouse Layout Design U-flow, I-flow, L-flow evaluation — space and material flow optimisation
Automation Feasibility Determine where AMR, ASRS, conveyor, or sortation makes operational sense
Automation Technology Selection Compare AMR, ASRS, conveyor, and sortation against real requirements
RFP / URS Development Technical specifications for automation system procurement
Vendor Evaluation Technical and commercial comparison across automation suppliers
Business Case & ROI Warehouse automation ROI — CAPEX, OPEX, and TCO modelling
Detailed Engineering Equipment specs, BOQs, and system integration plans
Implementation Warehouse automation implementation — commissioning and ramp-up
WMS, WES & WCS Integration Connecting automation systems, warehouse software, and operators

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a warehouse automation consultant do?

A warehouse automation consultant assesses warehouse processes, identifies automation opportunities and helps design, select and implement suitable technologies.

What is warehouse automation?

Warehouse automation uses technology and automated systems to improve the movement, processing, identification and handling of goods within a warehouse.

How much does warehouse automation cost?

The cost depends on factors such as warehouse size, throughput, processes, technology, integration requirements and the level of automation required.

Can Quinta automate an existing warehouse?

Yes. Automation can be planned for both existing facilities and new warehouse projects, depending on the operational and infrastructure requirements

How do I choose the right warehouse automation technology?

The right technology depends on your processes, shipment volumes, material flow, space, accuracy requirements and future growth. Quinta starts with an assessment before recommending an approach.

Ready to Scale?

Eliminate Your Throughput Walls

See the system in action at your facility. Our technical team will assess your warehouse layout and deliver a structured engineering brief tailored to your operation.

On-Site Assessment

Our engineering team visits your facility and evaluates the operation first-hand.

Custom Engineering Brief

We deliver a structured automation roadmap tailored to your operational profile.

Direct Technical Support

You speak directly with our engineering team — no account managers in between.

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