FORTNA

By leveraging a team of industry experts, the Last Mile Solution Center will support parcel and distribution businesses in automating last mile operations to improve processes, increase productivity and reduce costs.

Warehouse execution system software got its start by helping DC operations to balance the flow of work across various automated systems, with only WMS and WCS software in place to help. WES is breaking ground again, with solution providers talking about orchestration with labor resources, which stands to broaden its appeal.

FORTNA-led project includes new WMS and miniload AS/RS with improved storage and processing capacities for 1.4 million pairs of shoes

Listen in as THL's Jim Carlisle discusses the investments his firm has made in supply chain, and his outlook for the future. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock are hosts.

Listen in as THL's Jim Carlisle discusses the investments his firm has made in supply chain, and his outlook for the future. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock are hosts.

The new automated hub is based on a shoe sorter system from FORTNA with loop functionality designed to transport products, such as cardboard boxes and bagged items.

Dr. Russell D. Meller was elected in recognition of his contributions to engineering, specifically his large-scale distribution design and operations methodology.

FORTNA is a major global provider of omnichannel and parcel distribution solutions, spanning materials handling automation, systems integration, software, and consulting.

The combination of MHS’s automation technologies and Fortna’s operational optimization software, in addition to each company’s deep industry partnerships, serves the need for end-to-end solutions in logistics operations.

What if you could get away from that large, centralized palletizer fed by a maze of fixed conveyor that too often seems in the way? A palletizing robotic system can make that a reality.

In this article, learn about the seven types of warehouse robots and their benefits, use cases and challenges, providing a framework for how to think about leveraging robots in distribution operations.

In times of disruption, leaders must recalibrate the business. Digital transformation is key to unlocking resilience. But risk assessment has not kept pace with change and a new perspective on evaluating risk is needed.

This white paper discusses how the landscape surrounding peak preparation has evolved and lays out important considerations to ensure business continuity and realize the full value of automation investments.

Holiday peaks put major stress on distribution and fulfillment networks. With massive order volumes, reduced processing times and a scarce labor pool all pressuring operations to do more with less, how can you proactively prepare for the busiest time of year?

Automated sortation and conveyor systems cannot handle bulky, irregularly shaped items – leaving employees the arduous work of lifting and moving everything from furniture to sporting goods...but what if you could automate these non-conveyable items?