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Fortna and MHS Global now known as a single company, FORTNA
FORTNA is a major global provider of omnichannel and parcel distribution solutions, spanning materials handling automation, systems integration, software, and consulting.

MHS/Fortna appoints Jim Hilderhoff as SVP, Distribution and Fulfillment
Hilderhoff, who joins MHS/Fortna from TPI Composites, will be responsible for the global Distribution and Fulfillment business including Commercial, Operations, Software Technology and Solutions.

John Alexis joins Fortna as chief information officer
Alexis joins Fortna from Tegra Global, a major apparel manufacturer.

Fortna acquires slotting optimization provider Optricity
Move positioned as strengthening Fortna's warehouse optimization offerings, amplifying order fulfillment speed and accuracy

Fortna increases investment in Science and Technology Center for Innovation
Based on algorithms and research, Fortna's center is digital- and solutions-research based, rather than a physical building, though it will use digital twin tools to model and simulate processes for operations

Conventional warehouse tune up
Well-defined processes, clean data, a little automation and a skilled workforce deliver that needed spark to conventional warehouses.

Information Management: Can WES get predictive?
Warehouse execution systems are all about orchestrating busy fulfillment centers in the here and now. Some WES solutions are moving into more predictive capabilities that simulate what is likely to play out in the near future, recommending actions. It’s all part of the fast-evolving WES solutions space.

Getting non-conveyables under control
Not everything fits in a standard sized carton that moves around the DC with ease. Some items are just too big, too small, too heavy or too irregularly shaped for standard conveyors and require special handling. Don’t be intimidated. With the right planning and resource allocation, you’ve got this.

ProMatDX Day 5: Flexing to Meet Demand
Being able to adapt a fulfillment center's systems and output to respond to surging ecommerce demand can be seen as shaping trends

Software Drives Automated Packaging Efficiencies
With the growth of e-commerce, more operations are turning to automated packaging to keep pace with order fulfillment volumes and shipment cut off times. Find out the role software plays in governing the flow of the packaging process and using dimension and weight data to save on shipping costs.

A conversation with Rob McKeel
Fortna's new CEO focuses on clients as they manage through a crisis

60 Seconds with Russ Meller, VP of solution design, research and development
Modern staff sat down with Russ Meller to discuss the National Academy of Engineering.

Labor Management: Stuff that works
There’s been more than enough whining about the availability and stability of labor in DCs and warehouses. Ignoring that path, about a third of facilities have put in place tools and practices that motivate and engage people. Everyone else has no choice but to follow or fall behind.

National Academy of Engineering elects Russell D. Meller
Meller recognized for his contributions to engineering in large-scale distribution design and operations methodology

Returns: The wild west of materials handling
With few rules and even fewer positive outcomes, returns processing will be a pitched battle with real financial implications in the new decade. Don’t hesitate to join the fight now.


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