FORTNA Named in Latest Gartner® Technology Trends Transforming Warehouse Research
May 22 2024 - 11:30AM
FORTNA, a leading automation and software company for the full
logistics value chain, has been named in the Warehouse Execution
System (WES) category in the 2024 Gartner Technology Trends
Transforming Warehousing - Part 2: Handling Volatility &
Complexity report. Published on April 10, 2024, the report, as per
our understanding, highlights key technologies set to revolutionize
warehousing, underscoring the necessity for organizations to adopt
more sophisticated, constraint-based optimization tools for a
competitive environment.
The report states that "The majority of WES focus remains on
automated outbound activities and location replenishment, with some
offering support for activities, such as cartonization and
labeling, while complex inbound, inventory management and location
management activities are primarily managed by a WMS. A WES
incorporates visibility and insight from the automation layer,
helping to direct more efficient outcomes." Among these
functionalities, FORTNA is able to fully automate and dispatch
warehouse traffic in order to streamline operations and implement
significant cost savings for end users.
We believe FORTNA's approach aligns with Gartner report's model
for understanding warehouse complexity, focusing on Levels 3
through 5 warehouses where volatility is most pronounced. By
harnessing artificial intelligence/machine learning and other
advanced technologies, FORTNA paves the way for significant
improvements in on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery and customer
satisfaction, critical areas identified by Gartner as benefiting
from these technological advancements.
Per the report, "WESs enhance work management in automated
warehouses and manage the interplay between manual and automated
processes. WESs leverage near-real-time insight into work in the
automated warehouse, combined with advanced business process logic
to improve the flow and prioritization of work, such as picking and
replenishment. WESs can be offered independently, they can be
embedded in a WMS and still require a WCS, or they can be offered
as an extension of a WCS or a 'WCS plus,' in effect."
"We feel our recognition in the Gartner report displays our
commitment to innovation, customer success and the flexibility of
our Warehouse Execution System (WES) solutions," said Rob McKeel,
CEO, FORTNA. "As the industry pivots towards AI-driven operations
and smart robotics, the adaptability of our WES to integrate
seamlessly with other technologies stands out. It is not only
designed to enhance productivity, but also to improve operations
through information orchestration, algorithmic optimization and
data-driven insights.”
FORTNA's focus extends beyond traditional WES capabilities,
exploring packing and pallet optimization, slotting, workforce
management, and more, utilizing a wide array of emerging
technologies. The Gartner report also spotlights the increasing
role of AI and ML in warehousing, an area where we believe FORTNA
continues to excel, particularly in real-time pick routing and
dynamic task reprioritization.
With WES at the center of warehouse automation trends, FORTNA’s
leadership in developing capabilities for waveless picking and
optimizing flows across diverse activities ensures its customers
are well-equipped for the future. This strategic direction not only
addresses current operational challenges but also sets the stage
for continued innovation and growth in the dynamically evolving
sector of warehouse logistics.
For more information about FORTNA and its recognition in the
Gartner report, visit FORTNA.com or download a complimentary PDF of
Technology Trends Transforming Warehousing - Part 2: Handling
Volatility & Complexity compliments of
FORTNA: https://www.fortna.com/gartner-research/.
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About FORTNAFORTNA partners with the world’s
leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution
operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace
with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and
deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize
fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile
delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary
algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material
and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our
customers with comprehensive services and products including
network strategy, distribution center operational design and
implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and
a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services. Visit
https://www.fortna.com/.
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