Hemal Rana

Hemal Rana is Co-Founder of Ekyon, a custom software agency serving warehouse operators, 3PLs, and e-commerce brands across the US and Canada. With experience shipping 150+ products across 15 countries, Hemal focuses on replacing expensive SaaS subscriptions with owned software platforms — custom WMS, AI-powered warehouse tools, and integration middleware that clients own outright. He writes about warehouse management system costs, AI in logistics, and the economics of building vs. buying warehouse software.

Areas of Expertise

  • Custom WMS Development
  • AI in Warehouse Management
  • Warehouse Slotting & Pick Optimization
  • Computer Vision for Quality Control
  • API-First Supply Chain Architecture

Articles by Hemal (1)

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom AI Agent? Pricing, Timeline & ROI

Mar 28, 2026 · 8 min read · AI Agents