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Solutions: Goods-to-Person (GTP)

Goods-to-person automation technology for increased productivity

High-volume e-Commerce fulfillment operations need high-density storage and retrieval systems for the best use of space and increased speed, accuracy and efficiency. Advances in goods-to-person automation coupled with the streamlining of operational requirements have advanced micro-fulfillment capabilities.

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FORTNA works with top manufacturers of goods-to-person, tote- and carton-based, as well as mobile rack-based, automated storage and retrieval systems, to design flexible, scalable and modular operations that meet your business requirements.

High capacity. High throughput. High performance.

Goods-to-Person (GTP) is where products in a distribution center are brought directly to a worker for picking instead of workers traveling the facility to fulfill orders. GTPs have enormous effects on efficiency as well as worker and job satisfaction.

Goods-to-person solutions are ideal for increasing operational performance without increasing your building footprint. Inventory accuracy and reduced shrinkage make these the ideal solution for high-value inventory. The optimized flow of material and just-in-time replenishment eliminates unnecessary inventory, reducing your total cost. Today’s solutions also work well in chilled or freezer environments and are ideal for a variety of industry segments and applications, such as e-Commerce and omnichannel facilities and parts management.

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Improve e-Commerce picking productivity with goods-to-person technologies. Use our assessment tool to calculate potential savings with automation.

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FORTNA helped Vistar leverage automation to increase efficiency, eliminate redundancy, increase capacity and achieve the scale needed to deliver on service level goals by consolidating retail and e-Commerce fulfillment into two new facilities.

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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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A goods-to-person solution is an automated picking system where products are delivered directly to a human operator at a workstation, eliminating the need for workers to walk through the warehouse to find items.

GTP systems improve picking productivity, reduce travel time, enhance ergonomics, increase space utilization, boost inventory accuracy, and reduce labor dependency, making them ideal for high-volume operations like e-Commerce.

Assessments help you understand current workflows, labor challenges, order profiles, SKU mix and operational constraints. This data-driven insight ensures you adopt the right-fit solution for your operation that aligns with your goals and delivers measurable improvements in efficiency and cost.

Assessments evaluate potential labor savings, space efficiency, throughput improvements, and operational benefits, allowing you to build a strong business case and forecast ROI.

Tools like the FORTNA goods-to-person e-Commerce assessment calculator use real operational data to estimate long-term savings and costs, helping teams make informed, objective planning and investment decisions.

An assessment can help you determine whether full automation or a hybrid approach best fits your facility’s size, order volume and workflow complexity.

Assessments also identify opportunities to reduce physically demanding tasks, improving ergonomics, job satisfaction, and workforce retention while supporting scalability and flexibility for future growth.

Once the assessment results are analyzed, organizations can prioritize initiatives, create a roadmap for implementation, justify capital investments with clear ROI expectations, and move into detailed planning for design, deployment and integration into operations.