Supplier, operator and planner
Logistics design and project management through Tidira
Through Tidira, I develop operating concepts and business cases, design warehouse and production logistics, and lead implementation projects. Current work covers a multi-storey factory, pharmaceutical production logistics, palletising and mobile transport, warehouse reorganisation and Business Central for a food business. The ERP work covers process design, master data and configuration in a sandbox. Initial end-to-end test cases have passed. Configuration work continues before joint user testing and live operation. Project roles and the work through start-up are agreed for each assignment.
Logistics planning and implementation at SOLTIC
From 2023 to early 2026, I worked at SOLTIC in Basel on logistics planning and warehouse-automation projects. I led the client-side implementation of an AutoStore system and the redesign of the entire warehouse and its processes at a life-science site. The work covered concept development, planning, tendering, supplier coordination, SAP EWM integration, testing, commissioning and ramp-up.
Warehouse and ERP at Roam Electric
At Roam Electric in Nairobi, Kenya, I implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central across purchasing, inventory and production. The work covered master data, replenishment, production and assembly orders, material consumption, times and costs. I also built and managed the warehouse operation, developed paperless routines and trained the team.
Warehouse automation at Knorr-Bremse
At Knorr-Bremse, I led an automated warehouse project from feasibility and preparation for investment approval through supplier selection, SAP integration, tests and ramp-up. I then took responsibility for daily warehouse operation, maintenance planning and expansion concepts.
System integration at KNAPP
At KNAPP, I managed international material-handling projects, coordinating mechanical engineering, controls and IT. My work covered commercial and technical project management, functional specifications, software tests and commissioning. My projects included Falabella’s distribution centre in Santiago de Chile.
How I approach a project
A higher automation level can still leave receiving, replenishment or exceptions understaffed. I want the investment comparison to show that remaining work, the complete system capacity and the costs outside the equipment price. The recommendation should explain why one operating concept fits and which assumptions could change that conclusion.
During detailed engineering, I check proposed changes against the operating requirements. With the project team, I clarify who is responsible for each interface, how the required performance will be tested and what has to be ready for start-up. That includes the staff, training and procedures needed to run the warehouse. For Swiss projects using SIA phases, I align the logistics scope and schedule with the agreed project programme.