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Maximize your existing warehouse space to get the most out of your warehouse operations. Our latest infographic covers 10 steps for planning and executing a successful brownfield facility automation project. Here are our top 3 steps: ☑️ Select the right supply chain partner ☑️ Conduct an assessment ☑️ Establish a brownfield automation strategy View full infographic to learn more: https://bit.ly/45S0Fu7 #brownfield #automation #optimization #capacity #warehouseoperations

Organizations across all industries are looking to get the most out of their existing warehouse space. In this Insight, we outline the top 10 essential steps for planning and executing a successful brownfield automation project. ➡ Read Insight: Essential Steps to Automating Your Brownfield Warehouse https://lnkd.in/eVfJFMgX #brownfield #automation #warehousesolutions #capacity

According to the 2024 MHI: The Association That Makes Supply Chains Work Annual Industry Report “The Collaborative Supply Chain,” 55% of supply chain leaders will increase their investments in technology and innovation, with 88% saying they intend to spend over $1 million. Executed with strategic planning, automation ensures efficient and fast-paced operations and reduces the impact of the supply-chain staffing crisis. Whether your automation project targets empowering a single process, enabling micro-fulfillment close to your customers, or taking the big leap to dark warehousing, your success will depend on applying the best-fit technology and seamlessly orchestrating and integrating it into your fulfillment and distribution ecosystem. View our latest video to explore the benefits of integrated automated warehouse operations, as well as how partnering with a supply chain and automation expert contributes to a successful implementation. https://bit.ly/4czwY2U #automation #software #robotics #warehousesolutions

Warehouse operational readiness refers to an operation's preparedness to implement automation, technology and software effectively. FORTNA surveyed over 100 team members to learn the 3 pillars of operational readiness, best practices and pitfalls to avoid. Read our latest insight to learn more. Keys to Unlocking Successful Operational Readiness: https://bit.ly/3VXTRYz #operationalreadiness #automation #labor #distributionoptimization

By proactively recognizing when equipment and parts are approaching their end-of-life and when they will be sunsetted, an organization can plan and avoid downtime. The FORTNA parts team can identify upcoming parts and equipment obsolescence, such as PLCs, variable-frequency drives and scanners. Connect with a FORTNA parts specialist today at 1.866.367.8621. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KwhIrA #spareparts #parts #equipment #maintenance #obsolescence

As warmer weather approaches, make yourself aware of heat stress indicators to prevent illnesses and injuries among workers. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), “Workers are particularly vulnerable to the health impacts of heat exposure. Employers can help to reduce heat stress by implementing engineering and work practice controls.” Learn more about developing an acclimatization plan to keep your workforce safe as temperatures rise. #workplacesafety #heatstress #acclimatization

Gartner® Research: Extend Supply Chain Metrics to Cover the Full Customer Experience. Complimentary access provided by FORTNA. According to Gartner, “Supply chain leaders face the challenge of measuring and improving the customer experience from an operational perspective. This research provides a comprehensive guide to extending supply chain metrics to cover the full CX.” Gartner Access research: https://bit.ly/3RMXOgf #supplychainleaders #customerexperience #CX #supplychainmetrics #operationalperformance

FORTNA OptiSweep™ Wins Automated Sortation System of the Year. In the third annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards, the OptiSweep robotic solution is recognized for automating what is typically a labor-intensive sortation process in eCommerce facilities. The innovative solution leverages FORTNA WCS™ software, specially designed hardware, and Geek+ mobile robots. Read full press release: https://bit.ly/3VDp1Ee #FORTNAOptiSweep #automation #roboticsolution #sortation #eCommerce

FORTNA hosted an invitation-only innovation event in Johannesburg featuring insights and a functional demonstration from AutoStore™. Cobus Barnard, Marcel Kars, and Perk Nxumalo, DC Manager with TFG (The Foschini Group), welcomed over 120 industry experts to the program at the new Riverfields Distribution Center of TFG (The Foschini Group). Rob McKeel, johan kuijs, Director Sales at AutoStore, and Marco Bellan provided expert insights on how to solve distribution, fulfillment and last mile operations challenges. A very special thank you to Michael Rhategan, Head of Logistics at TFG (The Foschini Group), and Werner Pelser, Group Director - Supply Chain Logistics at Mr Price Group. Both not only gave interesting insights into their current distribution and fulfillment operations in South Africa but also shared their experience of partnering with FORTNA. For more information about the innovation event and the opportunity to participate in future FORTNA events, click here: https://lnkd.in/epEU4K9a #SouthAfrica #automation #distribution #warheousesolutions #innovation