Logistics Manager is hosting a free webinar with Ocado Intelligent Automation and Howard Tenens Group at 2:00PM GMT on Wednesday 11 March, exploring how they automated one customer’s operations inside a live, multi-client 3PL warehouse.
Leaders from Howard Tenens Group will unpack why they chose to automate a global CPG operation, what the business case and go-live looked like, what they learned through peak and how software and operational insight helped meet new data and productivity needs.
This webinar is aimed at operations and supply chain leaders looking to scale capacity and insight without a full warehouse overhaul, especially in shared or multi-client 3PL environments.
The session will cover:
Strategic automation deployment
- How Howard Tenens decided where automation made sense
- How go-live was managed while other client operations continued as normal
Software-led scaling and data-driven insight
- The biggest gains once automation was in place
- What global CPG customers expect to see in reporting and how that changes performance conversations
- What peak taught Howard Tenens, how the team adapted to working with the bots and how software-led operations help scale smoothly through demand surges
Making the business case for selective automation
- The value of automating for one customer in a multi-tenant operation
- How to build the business case for selective automation in a multi-client environment and secure buy-in
Speakers
Jamie Hartles, group chief executive officer, Howard Tenens
Jamie is an accomplished professional with an 18-year tenure in third-party logistics. As group chief executive officer at Howard Tenens, Jamie leads a quality-focused, independent family business. Under his guidance, Howard Tenens stands as a forward-thinking entity, making strategic investments in state-of-the-art technology to enhance resilience and minimise environmental impact
Michael Smith, contract manager, Howard Tenens
Michael is an experienced logistics and contract management professional with over 20 years’ experience leading high-value FMCG and retail accounts across warehousing and distribution operations. Operating as a contract manager at Howard Tenens, responsible for £15m+ in revenue, driving continuous improvement, commercial growth and strategic client partnerships.
Chris Bancroft, principal solutions architect, Ocado Intelligent Automation
Chris has spent his career at the intersection of robotics, automation and warehouse design. Over the past decade, he has led the design and deployment of advanced robotic fulfilment systems across North America and Europe. His work centres on architecting systems that combine robotics, software and operational strategy into cohesive, future-ready platforms. At OIA he works with operators to reimagine how goods move through supply chains.
Don’t miss the chance to hear directly from the team running automation in a live operation and bring your own questions for a live Q&A.
