Introducing WCS 2.0 Smart Warehouse Suite™ - Maximizing automation functionality with real-time visibility through a suite of complimentary a' la carte applications providing:

Broad flexibility
Unrestricted configure-to-order adaptability
Unequaled agility to exploit market opportunities
Excellent economy with lowest TCO

Smart Warehouse Suite™

FORTE's Smart Warehouse Suite™ is the industry's most advanced WCS software. Highly robust and adaptable, this best-in-class WCS 2.0 software allows you to focus on improving performance through fine-tuning software functionality while optimizing MHE systems.

Warehouse
Director

Automation
Director

Operations
Director

Intelligence
Director

Integration
Director

HIGHLIGHTS

Lean, agile software platform that is quickly and cost-effectively configurable to your needs
Can extend the functionality of legacy systems or augment WMS functionality
Provides actionable intelligence through seamless, real-time communications to support operational and strategic planning
Simplified operating, upgrade and configuration processes to increase business agility

Warehouse Director

FORTE's Warehouse Director provides warehouse management functionality to augment or extend standard WMS capabilities that is configured to meet your requirements.

Inventory Tracking
Receiving
Put Away
Replenishment
Location Control
Picking
Shipping
Wave Optimization

Automation Director

An operational control system built to manage the high demands of any distribution center's fulfillment requirements, from the basic automation of manual processes through advanced automated material handling systems.

Intelligent sortation logic
Dynamic routing
Inline compliance labeling
Inline scale interaction
Touchscreen-enabled operator interface
Data logging
Non-standard/seasonal operations

Operations Director

Provides event monitoring, incident management and visibility to the effectiveness of the delivery systems with detection and correction of system inefficiencies.

Predictive issue detection
Event management and notification
Dedicated technical support

Intelligence Director

Provides performance metrics and predictive analytics for comprehensive operational intelligence. Validates current operational effectiveness while providing guidance for future operational improvements.

Operational intelligence
Performance dashboard
Reporting center
Predictive analytics
Simulation

Integration Director

A single point of integration across all islands of automation that eliminates the need to develop multiple complex integrations within the WMS as new islands of automation are introduced.

Eliminates the need to develop multiple complex integrations within the WMS as new islands of automation are introduced

Allows real-time sharing and dissemination of information between each WCS 2.0 component.

High-speed, multi-directional communication broker
Message decomposition and translation for streamlined interface with other systems
Uses XML or other message formats
Leverages multiple communication protocols

Agile Development Platform

Agile approach combined with a highly flexible Agent technology enables rapid extensibility of core product functionality, which delivers value via client configurable applications.

Base Products

Automation Director®
Warehouse Director™
Operations Director™
Intelligence Director™
Integration Director™

Agile Agent Technology

Flexibility
Scalability
Fast Paced Development
Ease of Integration
High Speed Communications

Client-Configurable Applications/Roadmap

Weight/Route Based Truck
Load Schema
Dynamic Order Allocation
Client Specific Reports

FORTE Professional Services

Needs Analysis
Functionality Requirements/Design
Implementation
Support

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FORTE helped Augusta Sportswear “cover its bases” as it phased out manufacturing to increase distribution capacity.

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rue21 offers the latest in trendy fashion, but needed a timeless supply chain solution to get their fresh looks from the distribution center to their rapidly growing store shelves.

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The only thing rivaling the beauty of Vera Bradley’s distinctive bags and accessories is the performance of its distribution center.

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Candle-lite, manufacturer of candles and accessories for fragrance and home décor, needed brighter ideas for its distribution operations.

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When Crate & Barrel needed to increase the capacity of its direct-to-consumer channel, it sought out FORTE for a stylish supply chain strategy.

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As the largest manufacturer of residential and commercial faucets in the world, Delta® Faucet Company needed a supply chain consultant that was positively flowing with ideas.

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As a leading manufacturer of fine china, crystal, flatware and giftware, Lenox® wanted their distribution operation to be handled with care.

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As a manufacturer and distributor of medical devices, C.R. Bard needed its distribution operations to function at the peak of health.

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After completing a major acquisition, totes>>ISOTONER® needed a perfect umbrella solution for its distribution operations.

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To bring Southern Living magazine to life through home parties, your distribution operation has to charm with southern hospitality.

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Smith & Nephew needed their distribution environment to be immune to the typical distribution bottlenecks.

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Sharpie needed to put a finer point on their distribution operations.

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Nambe is known for its award-winning, hand-crafted designs in metal, crystal and porcelain, but needed FORTE’s supply chain expertise when hand-picking a best-in-class 3PL.

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Worldwide chocolatier identifies sweet cost savings through simple process changes.

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Home improvement retail chain increases distribution network capacity and realizes significant savings.

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A specialty retailer of urban apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories was bursting at the seams.

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Tyco Safety Products Network Optimization provides a roadmap for supply chain strategy.

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Retrofitting an existing system can bring new life to a distribution center.

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As the fastest growing premium polarized sunglass maker in the world, Maui Jim needed to see their distribution operations more clearly.

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Introducing WCS 2.0 Smart Warehouse Suite™ - Maximizing automation functionality with real-time visibility through a suite of complimentary a' la carte applications providing:

Smart Warehouse Suite™

Warehouse Director

Automation Director

Operations Director

Intelligence Director

Integration Director

Agile Development Platform

Base Products

Agile Agent Technology

Client-Configurable Applications/Roadmap

FORTE Professional Services

Client StoriesSee All >

The fastest-growing companies are making distribution their Forte.