Distribution Optimization, Supply Chain Solutions for Industrial Distributors

As an industrial distributor, your challenges are many: eCommerce and direct to consumer channels are creating new expectations (next day delivery, free shipping, proactive communication)and new requirements (case versus each picking, vending solutions). Speed to market is essential to distributors trying to manage inventory across a global supply chain yet keep pace with changes in demand. In order not to get caught with lot of excess inventory in the supply chain you must be able to respond quickly to customers’ needs. More competitors are entering the market and a number of mergers and acquisitions are creating larger competitors with broader reach. Distributors must offer a broader array of products than ever before. SKU proliferation is making it more challenging to manage inventory -- driving distribution centers to their capacity limits. Fortna can help. Our expertise spans across all facets of distribution to help companies with complex distribution operations turn their challenges into competitive advantage.	Thought Leadership The Impact of e-Commerce On Industrial Distributors A Case for SKU Management: The Implications of SKU Proliferation Industrial Distribution magazine series: Trends and Opportunities for Growth Price Pressures and Tipping Points Channel Proliferation >>MORE: Library
"Our optimization initiative that we’ve conducted in our distribution centers is probably the single biggest cost down initiative we’ve done in our company’s history. And Fortna has been a key part of that." – Doug Jones, EVP, Global Supply Chain Operations, MSC Industrial Supply Co.
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Results That Speak for Themselves Need to maintain high availability on a large number of SKUs? Read how Fortna helped one distributor improve productivity by 62% to maintain its promise to customers of next-day delivery on any of it 600,000 SKUs ordered before 8:00 PM EST. Read more Need to respond faster to customer needs? Read about how Fortna helped one wholesale distributor improve service levels as they decreased order cycle time and increased productivity by 20%. Read more Are you experiencing capacity constraints as a result of growth? Read about how Fortna helped one company enable triple digit growth, improve its customer service and reduce costs through the consolidation and optimization of four DCs into one high performing facility. Read more	Featured Professional Helgi Thor Leja Sr. Account Executive ”We believe it is fair to say that e-Commerce has changed the business landscape forever and will continue to be the channel driving innovation.” Want to know more? Just ask.