MODEX 2026 April 13-16 Atlanta, GA | FORTNA

Live Event

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April 19-21 | Chicago

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In today’s competitive and fast-moving distribution and parcel environment, meeting customer demand while controlling costs and boosting efficiencies can be daunting. FORTNA understands your challenges and has experienced experts and supply chain professionals who can help you transform your operations.

Lösungen für Logistik und Distribution, hocheffizient durch Automatisierung, Software und Robotik

FORTNA leverages automation, software and robotics to enable companies to outpace the demands of tomorrow. We are an end-to-end design-build firm, designing and delivering data-driven solutions that improve operations, support growth and, ultimately, increase profitability.

Starten Sie Ihre Reise in die Welt modernster Distribution auf der MODEX

Sie möchten Personalkosten im Blick haben? Die Produktivität steigern? Ungenutzte Kapazitäten freisetzen? Das Potenzial Ihrer Bestandslogistik optimal ausnutzen?

Your automation journey starts with FORTNA.

Visit FORTNA at MODEX to learn about our innovative solutions to these and other challenges in distribution and parcel operations. Whether you need to reduce labor costs while boosting throughput, FORTNA can deliver a customized plan for your organization utilizing the best-fit technologies for your business and customers.

Wir unterstützen Sie dabei, Ihre Herausforderungen zu meistern:

  • Personalverfügbarkeit und steigende Kosten
  • Steigende Zahl der SKUs
  • Skalierbarkeit der Prozesse
  • Komplexität der Prozesse in Supply Chains und Tagesgeschäft
  • Wachsende Kundenanforderungen und Liefererwartungen
  • Automatisierung und Optimierung von Prozessen für verbesserte Durchlaufzeiten von der Bestellung bis zur Auslieferung
  • Rückgewinnung oder Schaffung von Kapazitäten in der Bestandslogistik
  • Nahtloses Retourenmanagement
  • Bestandsverwaltung, um saisonale Schwankungen in der Nachfrage vorzubereiten und optimal abzuwickeln

FORTNA Featured Partner Solutions

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AutoStore Solutions

FORTNA’s AutoStore solution is a high-density, goods-to-person system that optimizes space utilization and increases picking productivity for retailers, industrial companies, and 3PLs. The modular, flexible system scales easily across small to large operations. Benefits include fast, more accurate order fulfillment, minimized labor costs, and 24/7 operations. Powered by FORTNA proprietary algorithms and real-time inventory controls, the AutoStore solution adapts to seasonal SKU changes and is a versatile choice for dynamic warehouse environments.

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Geekplus Solutions

Automated robotics are becoming essential to meet the demands of modern e-Commerce fulfillment. Through its partnership with Geekplus, FORTNA combines advanced mobile robotics with deep operational expertise to improve fulfillment speed and accuracy. The solution addresses rising customer expectations by significantly increasing picking and sorting throughput—often doubling manual performance—while reducing errors and operating costs. Integrating Geekplus technologies, FORTNA has developed FORTNA OptiSweep™, bringing robotic technology to the sorter close-out process.

Hai Robotics automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) - FORTNA partner

Hai Robotics Solutions

FORTNA und Hai Robotics verbinden intelligente Software mit Robotik, um Logistikfläche in der Höhe besser auszunutzen, Genauigkeit und Durchsatz zu steigern und Prozesse schnell an neue Anforderungen anzupassen. FORTNA ist globaler Systemintegrator für Hai Robotics und liefert hochkompakte Goods-to-Person-Lösungen, die Lagerkapazität, Kommissionierung sowie Auftragsabwicklung optimieren und gleichzeitig die Leistung und Produktivität steigern. Diese flexiblen Systeme sind skalierbar – von kleinen bis hin zu großen Logistikabwicklungen – und unterstützen Branchen wie Bekleidung, Schuhe, Sportartikel, Ersatzteile und 3PLs.

OTTO by Rockwell Automation Solutions

OTTO by Rockwell Automation is a leader in autonomous material handling, providing intelligent, flexible and scalable solutions that optimize material movement in manufacturing and warehouse environments. FORTNA partners with OTTO by Rockwell to deliver integrated material handling solutions that help overcome critical operational challenges and future-proof warehouse operations. OTTO autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are designed to improve productivity, reduce operational costs and enhance workplace safety.

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Packsize and Sitma Solutions

Noch nie war es so schwierig, die sich ständig ändernden Anforderungen im E-Commerce zu erfüllen. Die Erwartungen der Verbraucher steigen weiter, sodass Unternehmen ihre Lieferzeiten immer weiter reduzieren, den Produktschutz verbessern, kleinere Bestellmengen für unterschiedliche Produktlinien vorbereiten und auf die steigende Nachfrage nach individuellen Verpackungen reagieren müssen. FORTNA ist strategische Partnerschaften mit Packsize und Sitma eingegangen, Unternehmen, die auf automatisierte Verpackungslösungen spezialisiert sind. Dadurch sind wir in der Lage, diese komplexen Anforderungen zu erfüllen und innovative Verpackungslösungen zu entwickeln und zu liefern - für höchste Zuverlässigkeit beim Verpackungshandling und bei der Auftragsabwicklung.

Jacobi Robotics Solutions

Mixed-case palletizing has long been one of the most labor-intensive and difficult-to-automate workflows in warehouse operations. Through its partnership with Jacobi Robotics, FORTNA delivers AI-powered mixed-case palletizing that works in real, unsequenced case flow without requiring new sequencing infrastructure or building redesign. The Jacobi OmniPalletizer installs as a modular cell, proves performance in a digital twin, and handles unlimited SKUs with 100% stack stability—reducing labor, improving safety and increasing trailer utilization.

Educational Session

Tuesday, April 14  |  12:45 pm  |  Theater H

Leveraging High Density Storage for Improved Labor Utilization, Capacity Improvements and Productivity Gains

Distribution and fulfillment leaders are being asked to increase productivity while managing space constraints and labor challenges. High-density storage solutions like AS/RS, AMRs, shuttle systems and cube overhead storage enable higher throughput and optimized labor.

Join this session to explore proven strategies for automation readiness, workflow optimization and WES integration to drive daily productivity. You’ll leave with a clear framework for connecting automation investments to labor savings and long-term operational performance.

Let's talk about your operational challenges.

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Blog

Rise of AI and Robotics: The Shift Redefining Warehouse Performance

Warehousing is moving through its most significant shift in decades. AI, robotics and advanced automation are no longer future concepts. They’re redefining daily operations as demands continue to rise.

Rob McKeel, FORTNA CEO, explains what’s driving this shift and what it means for warehouse performance moving forward. Key insights include:

  • Why manual workflows can’t keep up with today’s demands
  • How AI and robotics are essential to operational stability
  • What early adopters are doing differently to stay ahead