Experience and references

  • Global project manager at KNAPP with commercial and technical responsibility
  • Delivery in Europe, South America, and the US
  • Operator-side programs across industrial, retail, and pharma distribution
  • Multi supplier environments with internal IT and operations
  • Contexts: GMP and validated environments, ESD, dangerous goods, fire protection
Shuttle warehouse system for program delivery and commissioning

Supplier landscape familiarity

  • Worked for KNAPP as a global project manager
  • Client-side implementations with Servus, Dematic, Kardex
  • Familiar with Swisslog, Stöcklin, SSI Schäfer, and regional integrators

Selected project patterns

Greenfield distribution center

Context: Swiss industrial manufacturer with a new automated DC.

Problem: Requirements were incomplete and vendor scopes did not match.

What I did: Built the requirements and tender pack with a scoring model.

Outcome: Comparable offers and a decision-ready recommendation.

GMP site expansion

Context: Global pharma operation in a validated environment.

Problem: Test strategy and acceptance path were unclear.

What I did: Defined test scope, evidence needs, and readiness gates.

Outcome: Structured SAT and acceptance with audit-ready records.

Multi supplier integration

Context: Retail operation with ERP, WMS, WCS, and automation controls.

Problem: Interface ownership and data mapping were not defined.

What I did: Set the interface matrix and integration test plan.

Outcome: Stable releases and fewer late defects.

Brownfield WMS replacement

Context: Operating DC with legacy WMS and high uptime needs.

Problem: Transition steps and commissioning plan were missing.

What I did: Built a staged transition and acceptance checklist.

Outcome: Controlled commissioning with limited disruption.

Program recovery

Context: Automation program with schedule drift and unclear status.

Problem: Risks and test gaps were not transparent.

What I did: Independent assessment and recovery roadmap.

Outcome: Stabilized plan with clear decision points.

Technology and systems

  • WMS, WCS, ERP and interface integration
  • ASRS, shuttle, conveyor, sorter, AMR
  • PLC and controls interfaces
  • Material flow and capacity models
  • FAT, SAT, SIT, UAT and acceptance planning
  • Data templates, mapping, and operational KPIs

Typical project profile

  • CAPEX: CHF 5m to 100m
  • Pallet positions: 1,500 to 30,000
  • Tote or carton positions: 15,000 to 200,000
  • Throughput: 500 to 10,000 order lines per hour

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