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Solutions: Packing and Shipping

Packing and shipping solutions that improve fulfillment performance

As order volumes increase and customer expectations for faster delivery continue to rise, packing and shipping can become critical bottlenecks in fulfillment operations. FORTNA designs and integrates solutions that help distribution operations automate end-of-line processes, from packaging orders to sealing and labeling shipments, helping increase throughput, reduce labor dependency and improve the efficiency of every shipment.

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Optimize the final steps of fulfillment

Packing and shipping automation uses equipment, software and automated material handling to streamline processes involved in preparing orders for shipment. Solutions can include automated right-sized packaging, sealing, labeling and package handling, creating a more streamlined flow from order fulfillment to shipping.

FORTNA takes a holistic approach to packing and shipping automation, evaluating your products, order profiles, processes, facility and existing systems to determine the right solution for your operation. We integrate best-fit packaging technologies with automated material handling and warehouse systems to create a connected end-of-line process.

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Benefits of packing and shipping automation

Increase throughput: Automate repetitive packaging processes to move orders through fulfillment faster and more consistently.
Maximize existing space: Integrate packaging automation into facilities to free up valuable warehouse space and increase end-of-line capacity without expanding your footprint.
Reduce labor dependency and cost: Automate manual packaging tasks to reduce labor requirements and redeploy operators to higher-value activities.
Improve accuracy: Automated labeling and packaging standardization minimize human error, reducing mis-shipments and returns while protecting brand reputation.
Support sustainability goals: Use packaging materials more efficiently and reduce excess waste and void space.
Lower material and shipping costs: Right-sized packages reduce material usage, void fill and package dimensions, which can lower transportation costs.

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Packing and shipping FAQs

Packing and shipping automation uses equipment, software and automated material handling to streamline the process of preparing orders for shipment. This can include right-sized packaging, sealing, labeling and moving completed orders through the end of the fulfillment process.

Packing and shipping automation can connect with conveyors, sortation, warehouse software and other fulfillment technologies to create a coordinated flow from picking through packaging and shipping. FORTNA designs and integrates these systems based on the requirements of each operation.

Right-sized packaging closely matches the dimensions of the products being shipped. By reducing excess space, right-sized packaging can decrease material usage, eliminate unnecessary void fill, reduce package dimensions and improve transportation efficiency.

Packing and shipping automation can help increase throughput, reduce labor dependency, improve accuracy, maximize facility space, lower material and transportation costs and support sustainability goals. The right solution depends on an operation's order profiles, volumes, packaging requirements and facility constraints.

Packing and shipping automation can be designed for both new and existing facilities. FORTNA evaluates the existing operation, available space, material flow and technology infrastructure to determine how automation can be integrated into the current environment.

Warehouse and Distribution Solutions with FORTNA

FORTNA designs solutions based on your specific goals and requirements, focusing on overall operational performance rather than a single technology. The unique capabilities of our FORTNA WES™ (warehouse execution system) support the integration of new technologies and proven automated solutions with innovative designs. Redefine what’s possible.

The FORTNA difference

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.

FORTNA Distribution Optimization Framework Lifecycle Performance Services supports a diverse portfolio of MHE and software implementations worldwide

FORTNA can help optimize business-critical operations with the FORTNA Framework™

The FORTNA Distribution Optimization Framework^TM (FORTNA Framework) leverages proprietary processes, tools, and algorithms to design and deliver solutions using best-fit automation technologies and intelligent software.

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