Optimized material flow for today’s and tomorrow’s demands.
Creating a seamless system from the myriad islands of automation equipment, PLCs and software requires objectivity, the right technology and experience.
Flexible, scalable material
handling systems - specified and built
Since the company's inception,
material handling engineering and systems integration has been a
core competency at FORTE. Employing our CONTINUIM™
Project Delivery System, we ensure total synchronization of the islands of
automation - supply chain management software, material handling
equipment (MHE) and labor management systems - to create a
scalable, flexible system with an eye on future demands. During
this process, we specify all aspects of the system, such
as:Automated Conveyors
- Automated pick/pack
systems
- Sortation solutions
- Automated storage/retrieval
systems (AS/RS)
- Warehouse Management System
(WMS)
- Pick modules
- Automated Carousels
- Print and apply
systems
- Storage media
FORTE experts not only design the
optimal warehouse layout and material flow for your facility, but
also pinpoint and implement the technologies that align with
strategic objectives and deliver quantifiable performance. Our
experienced material handling engineers and project managers handle
everything, including: installation drawings, electrical controls
design packages, procurement, installation and
integration.
Advanced software pulls it
together
FORTE's Smart Warehouse
Suite™ of supply chain software is the integral piece of the
automated material handling system. Integration Director™ is our
Warehouse Control System (WCS) software. It operates as a service
bus, connecting disparate warehouse software and automation systems
so they perform as a single unit. Our WCS software uses easily
configured adapters to allow new islands of automation to be
quickly and simply integrated to meet new requirements.
Automation
Director® is our conveyor control software. It is a proven,
flexible solution for the most complex conveyor systems, sortation
and dynamic routing requirements. The system easily adapts to
various modes of operation, including early-out, expedite,
non-standard/seasonal operations and many other
requirements.
If you're considering a new material
handling system, contact FORTE's supply chain management
consulting experts todayto learn how our material handling
engineering and systems integration services can benefit your
distribution operations.
Beiersdorf was looking for a single firm with the experience and capabilities to deliver a highly-automated facility in a very short time frame. FORTE told me what their team could do, and they delivered." | | View Client Story |
See All Client Stories >With FORTE, Candle-lite® has assembled a world-class team to execute what is the largest single capital project in the history of Lancaster Colony® Corporation. I cannot expose the stockholders to anything less than the very highest potential for a successful project." | | View Client Story |
See All Client Stories >FORTE was in direct competition with more traditional logistics consulting services. The presentation to Crate and Barrel provided a new approach to our projects. This single point of contact and complete turnkey solution impressed the project team." | | View Client Story |
See All Client Stories >Delta made a significant investment in its distribution infrastructure and systems to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction. Working with FORTE was the most effective means of accomplishing our strategic objectives relative to the new CDC." | | View Client Story |
See All Client Stories >The seasoned professional group of people is what has put FORTE above their competition. Too many times we have seen the senior guys sell, but the people assembling the solution do not have the experience or know-how to pull it off." | |  |
See All Client Stories >I think everyone involved with the project enjoyed working with FORTE. I really like our warehouse layout and it works well for our business. This is my fourth major warehouse move, and I found that it all went very smoothly, thanks in large part to FORTE’s team." | |  |
See All Client Stories >We looked at a lot of different firms, but we didn’t have a lot of success. Then we called FORTE… I was amazed at their determination to meet our deadline and stay within budget. It was the highest caliber of professionalism I’ve ever seen." | | View Client Story |
See All Client Stories >The FORTE people are not only experts in designing and installing material handling automation, they’re experts in the application and integration of warehouse management system software as well. FORTE’s program and their post-installation start-up support worked very effectively for us." | | View Client Story |
See All Client Stories >The project scope and timeframe were aggressive and ambitious. FORTE met our high expectations from the outset and continues to be a partner in successfully meeting our supply chain objectives. With FORTE’s assistance, we have transformed our supply chain from a constraint to an enabler of our growth strategy." | | View Client Story |
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