About
Advisory built on the promise to help you find the best-fit automation for your business, not just any fit.
Organizations making automation decisions are often talking to companies that also benefit from selling products in their portfolio. EMP Advisors exists to provide independent guidance and support.
The firm
A narrow practice, by design.
We focus on automation, robotics and supply chain technology. That is intentional. Clients hire EMP for depth in this market, not for broad-based management consulting.
Senior expertise stays close to the work
EMP Advisors is built around direct access to experienced practitioners. Engagements stay focused, senior-led and grounded in the expertise clients hired us for in the first place.
We sit on the buyer's side of the table
We do not maintain a preferred-vendor list. We bring deep market expertise to help clients identify the solutions that best fit their operation, without vendor bias influencing the recommendation.
Leadership
John Santagate
Founder and Principal
Built on experience across the automation ecosystem.
EMP Advisors brings together experience spanning industry research, management consulting, automation technology and executive leadership. That perspective has been shaped through roles at Tata Consultancy Services, IDC, Körber and Infios, along with advisory work across operators, technology providers and investors.
A keynote and TEDx speaker with more than 15 years across supply chain management, automation and operations, John has been featured as an industry expert in Forbes coverage of supply chain and logistics, and holds advisory board roles with automation and technology companies.
Selected experience
TCS IDC Körber Infios TEDx