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Solutions: Mailer Packaging Automation

FORTNA and Sitma: Revolutionising end-of-line mailer packaging automation

Meeting the ever-evolving demands of e-Commerce has never been more challenging. As consumer expectations soar, businesses must continue to shorten delivery windows, enhance product protection, prepare smaller orders sised for diverse product assortments, and react to the growing need for customised packaging. FORTNA partners with customers to address these challenges with the design and integration of Sitma’s market-leading paper-based mailer packaging automation to optimise package handling and improve and streamline order fulfillment.

What is mailer packaging automation?

Mailer packaging automation is an automated packaging system at the end-of- line in the warehouse order fulfillment process. The small to medium-ordered items are fed into the packaging machinery and wrapped and sealed into paper envelopes for shipping. The automation takes item sise and dimensions into account and then adjusts the sise of the mailer to minimise material waste and shipping costs. The mailer is then labeled and ready to be shipped.

A paper solution to a plastic problem

Over the last few years, you may have noticed a change on your doorstep. Items you purchased online are now delivered in packages made of sturdy paper instead of plastic polybags. This transition to eco-friendly material supports corporate sustainability efforts and reduces material waste and delivery costs.

Paper mailer packaging automation advantages:

  • Uses curbside recycled paper
  • Reduces material waste and fill
  • Allows paper weight options
  • Enables companies to go “poly-free”

On-demand printing to get closer to your customers

Imagine your apparel order arrives at your customer; your different brands and seasonal messages are printed on the outside of the package. Imagine giving your brand that level of attention throughout the year.

On-demand printing with an end-of-line packaging automation solution can do just that. Partner with the FORTNA team of automation and software experts to design and integrate an automated packaging solution to increase productivity, reduce costs and delight your customers.

FORTNA can transform your distribution operation with intelligent software that streamlines order fulfillment and orchestrates your entire supply chain network.

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