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Solutions: Sortation

Modular, flexible and scalable sortation solutions

Sortation is essential for supply chain systems to run smoothly with the rise in labor shortages, SKU variability and e-Commerce distribution demands. FORTNA offers a broad range of conveyor and sortation solutions that can create a more responsive operation to effectively handle high volumes of cases or totes with speed, accuracy and high throughput.

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Maximize efficiency and accuracy with a distribution center sortation system

When it comes to getting the right products to the right destination at the right time, any delays in the sortation process can significantly impact the delivery process. That’s why it is critical for a distribution center to have an efficient and reliable sortation system in place.

FORTNA’s single-source, turnkey approach expedites project timelines and simplifies troubleshooting, ensuring high-quality systems that run at peak efficiency as part of advanced automated solutions. With faster implementation of modular designs, you can ensure your process meets and exceeds customer expectations during busy seasonal periods.

Optimize your supply chain, increase throughput and adapt to changing volumes

As the pressure increases on distribution operations to perform at or exceed expectations, the demand for higher order volumes and shorter processing times continues to grow. To adjust to this changing reality, companies need to implement smarter and more efficient sortation solutions to sort large quantities of inventory contained in a wide variety of package sizes and types.

FORTNA provides comprehensive and unique sortation systems designed to streamline your sortation process for optimized results with minimized operations costs.

Types of sortation process automation:

Distribution operations in B2B market and retail
Crossdocking
Sortation of inbound and outbound parcels
Reverse logistics
3PL and e-Commerce fulfillment automation

Benefits of sortation systems

Increase throughput and capacity
Shorten processing times
Reduce labor costs through automation
Minimize the cost per case and item sorted
Support future growth with scalable and modular designs
Maximize operational effectiveness
Improve operational control

Process improvement through advanced sorting technologies

FORTNA oversees all aspects of conveyor and sortation systems in-house, handling design, engineering, installation, fabrication, software and controls to bring together all elements of a complete, tightly integrated solution. This expertise optimizes product flow and makes the most of limited floor space and labor in greenfield and brownfield projects.

Our advanced sortation technology ensures packages of every size and shape are handled with precision and speed. With solutions tailored to your operational demands, capacity goals and facility constraints, we help you achieve peak efficiency and reliable performance.

Customer Success Case Study

Automated solution improves reliability and quality service to final customer

One of the largest and most technologically advanced hub-road in Europe, with a capacity that positions the customer at best for the future growth. A complete automated solution that further improves reliability and quality service to final customer.

The parcel hub is provided with an interconnected flow, and it can handle and sort regular parcels, irregular items, and small packages. The state-of-the art technology together with the intelligent operational process management helped to drive improvements in performance, labor, and environment.

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The FORTNA data-driven, consultative approach sets us apart by turning operational data into actionable insights that drive measurable results. We don’t just recommend solutions—we analyze your unique operational metrics, workflows and demand patterns to identify the most impactful opportunities for improvement. Our consultative process combines advanced analytics with robust supply chain expertise to design strategies tailored specifically to your facility needs, whether that is optimizing throughput, improving labor efficiency or increasing storage utilization. This fact-based methodology ensures decisions are grounded in evidence, not assumptions, delivering long-term value and a clear return on investment for your warehouse operations.

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FAQs

Sortation in a warehouse is the process of identifying, separating and directing items to specific destinations based on predefined criteria, such as order, customer or delivery route. It helps streamline order fulfillment, reduce errors, improve efficiency, and increase shipping speed.

The best opportunities for implementing sortation automation are in high-volume operations with repetitive sorting tasks, such as e-Commerce fulfillment centers, parcel and postal hubs, distribution operations in B2B market and retail, crossdocking, reverse logistics and 3PL.

Automating the sortation process improves efficiency, accuracy and scalability while reducing labor costs and errors. It enhances workplace safety by minimizing repetitive manual tasks and speeds up operations, enabling faster, more reliable deliveries.

Automated sortation reduces OpEx through lower labor costs, fewer errors and higher throughput. Despite upfront CapEx for equipment and integration, long-term productivity gains and reduced expenses balance investment, enhancing cost efficiency and supporting scalable growth.

A sorting solution's expected lifespan is extensive due to its robust and proven equipment. With proper maintenance, it reliably handles high volumes over many years. Retrofits are available to upgrade or adapt the system, ensuring sustained performance and efficiency even as operational demands evolve.