We Deliver and Recover Mission-Critical Logistics and Infrastructure Projects



Most logistics and infrastructure projects don’t fail because of effort—they fail because of misalignment. Construction, automation, and operations aren’t aligned. Vendors aren’t coordinated. Timelines slip. Costs escalate. By the time leadership sees it, the project is already at risk. That’s where we step in.

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The Franconia Group, LLC is a full service consulting company providing business planning and operations support.  Our team has expertise in product, marketing, operations management and facility and warehouse distribution.  

About Us

Franconia Group operates as an Owner’s Representative and execution partner for complex, mission-critical logistics, warehouse, and infrastructure projects.

We specialize in environments where failure is not an option—supporting government agencies, prime contractors, and private operators in delivering high-stakes programs that involve construction, automation, and operations.

Our leadership brings hands-on experience launching and stabilizing large-scale distribution and automation facilities, including highly automated environments exceeding one million square feet. We understand both the strategic objectives driving these investments and the realities of executing them in the field.

We don’t act as traditional consultants or staffing providers. We integrate directly into projects to align stakeholders, coordinate vendors, and ensure systems—from construction through automation and operations—deliver as intended.

From concept through go-live and beyond, Franconia Group exists to reduce risk, protect capital investments, and ensure that complex logistics and infrastructure programs perform under real-world conditions.
 

Areas of Expertise:

Project Recovery & Risk Mitigation
Stepping into high-risk, underperforming, or delayed projects to realign execution, stabilize operations, and ensure delivery.

Execution Oversight (Owner’s Representative)
Acting on behalf of ownership to coordinate A/E/C teams, vendors, and stakeholders across complex logistics and infrastructure programs.

Warehouse & Logistics Operations
Designing, launching, and optimizing distribution, fulfillment, and cold storage environments for performance, throughput, and scalability.

Automation & Systems Integration
Overseeing the implementation and integration of ASRS, robotics, conveyors, and material handling systems to ensure seamless operation.

Operational Readiness & Go-Live
Ensuring facilities, systems, and teams are prepared for launch—validating performance, throughput, and operational stability.

Maintenance & Reliability Programs (NEW)
Developing and implementing preventative maintenance, reliability strategies, and performance optimization programs to sustain long-term operations.

Program & Construction Management
Managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment between construction, automation, and operations.

Government & Infrastructure Logistics Support
Supporting government agencies and prime contractors in mission-critical logistics and infrastructure programs requiring execution precision and compliance.

All the services you need,  in one place

WHAT WE DO?

Stabilize the Project


We quickly assess risk, identify breakdowns in coordination, and stabilize execution across construction, automation, and operations.

Align Teams & Systems

We align A/E/C teams, vendors, and stakeholders—ensuring all systems operate as one.


Deliver & Optimize


We drive projects through completion and into operation—ensuring systems perform at go-live and deliver sustained operational performance.


Maintenance & Reliability


Developing and implementing maintenance and reliability programs to sustain performance and optimize long-term operations.


Proven Experience in High-Stakes Environments


Mission-Critical Logistics Program Support

Situation
A complex logistics and infrastructure program required coordination across multiple stakeholders, vendors, and operational requirements in a high-stakes environment.

Action
Franconia Group provided execution oversight, aligning teams, managing risk, and ensuring integration between construction, systems, and operations.

Result
The program achieved operational readiness and delivered performance aligned with mission requirements.


Large-Scale Automated Distribution Facility

Situation
 A highly automated distribution center project exceeding 1M square feet faced coordination challenges across construction, automation systems, and operations—putting schedule and performance at risk.

Action
 Franconia Group stepped in to align stakeholders, coordinate vendors, and stabilize execution across A/E/C, automation, and operational teams.

Result
 The project was successfully delivered with improved system integration, operational readiness, and performance at go-live.


Automation & Systems Integration Oversight

Situation
 A warehouse automation implementation involving ASRS, conveyors, and robotics required precise coordination to avoid delays and performance issues.

Action
 Franconia Group oversaw system integration, vendor coordination, and execution to ensure alignment across all components.

Result
 Systems were successfully deployed and optimized for throughput, reliability, and operational performance.


Our Team

Renata Sheyner
President and Managing Principal

Renata is an experienced product and operations leader with expertise in accelerating growth, transformation and creating new revenue opportunities.
  • Track record of fully understanding specific market needs and delivering robust solutions 
  • Strong interpersonal/communication skills put to use with internal teams, customers, and partners
  • Significant experience in leading successful cross-functional, and cross-continental projects
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Robert J. Moran Jr.
Vice President, Operations &            Business Development

Robert J. Moran Jr. is an executive leader with over 30 years of experience delivering and scaling complex supply chain, logistics, and industrial operations in high-growth, high-demand environments.

He has led operations and large-scale program execution across some of the most demanding organizations in the world, including 12 years with Amazon and 8 years with General Motors. His experience spans the full lifecycle of logistics and distribution environments—from new facility startup to stabilization and performance optimization.

Rob has overseen multi-site operations and launched large-scale facilities, including highly automated distribution centers exceeding 1.2 million square feet. He is known for stepping into complex, high-pressure environments and driving execution across construction, automation, and operations.

His background includes engineering, project management, and manufacturing leadership, with a focus on aligning cross-functional teams to deliver multi-million dollar programs on time and on budget. He has served in active site leadership roles within large-scale distribution operations, bringing both strategic oversight and hands-on execution experience.

Rob’s leadership approach centers on accountability, operational discipline, and performance—ensuring systems, teams, and processes deliver measurable results in environments where failure is not an option.
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If your project is at risk—or needs to be delivered without failure—we should talk.

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