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Solutions: AutoStore

AutoStore fulfillment systems: empowered by FORTNA

Where online demand meets flexible fulfillment operations.

FORTNA, a global AutoStore system integrator, helps organizations maximize their available footprint with a goods-to-person (GTP), high-density storage solution that provides the best-in-class space utilization and picking productivity. Utilized in multiple verticals like apparel, footwear, sporting goods, home goods, spare parts and 3PLs, the AutoStore, empowered by FORTNA solution can maximize capacity, reduce operational costs and increase productivity in your warehouse operations.

High density storage with FORTNA operational design

Paired with the FORTNA operational design team of experts, the highly flexible, module-based, high-density storage and retrieval solution provides not only maximum performance and capacity but also real-time control of inventory with minimal labor. Able to be integrated into small, medium and large warehouse operations, an AutoStore system can be easily scaled for growth and throughput.

Data-driven operational design for any warehouse footprint and ceiling height
Extensive experience, planning and integration of AutoStore systems
Scalability and flexibility in design allows for seamless future warehouse automation growth
AutoStore solution integrates with FORTNA WES^TM
Experience with integrating existing automation with AutoStore solution
Resident maintenance offering to maximize uptime

Features and Benefits

Maximize performance

Improves order fulfillment speed and accuracy
Minimizes cost of labor while increasing pick rates
Delivers 24/7/365 operations
Accommodates low, moderate and high throughput rates
Automatically accommodates seasonal SKU changes
Minimizes single-point-of-failure issues
Quick and easy consolidation of orders at workstation

Features and Benefits

Maximize space efficiency

High-density storage
75% reduction in floor space use
Easily integrated into existing facilities (low and high ceilings)
Easy to expand capacity – add robots, picking stations and bin locations
Easy to configure in small to moderate to large warehouse footprints
Multiple bin sizes available to accommodate varying sizes of products
No aisles or shelving

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Features and Benefits

Maximize control & reliability

Provides immediate process improvement for accuracy
Eliminates multiple manual processes
Parallel picking and replenishment
Minimizes picking errors
Maximizes inventory control
Natural slotting
Full order consolidation at goods-to-person station

Features and Benefits

Fuels sustainable operations

Decreases the size of the carbon footprint
Decreases power consumption – battery regeneration when operational
Decreases air to heat, clean and/or cool the warehouse
Battery powered robots consume 60% less energy
Green solution

What is the AutoStore system
empowered by FORTNA?

Aluminum grid structure creates the storage space as well as top tracks for robot travel; the grid is completely flexible in its layout to fit any floorplan or ceiling height
Robots travel along top of grid, able to access any bin within the system for delivery to any goods-to-person station
Multiple AutoStore robots and goods-to-person stations create overall system redundancy, ensuring no single point of failure
Bins are delivered to picking ports from within the grid for final SKU picking by workers
Bins are stacked on top of one another within the grid providing high-density storage
Parallel picking and replenishment
Natural slotting can adjust for seasonal and promotional changes

Modules

AutoStore grid

The aluminum grid comprises the base of the storage system

Self-supported aluminum structure
X & Y movement on the grid’s top tracks allow robots to access all cells inside the grid
Modular, flexible and scalable concept
Can be built up to 20 feet tall, around columns or other obstacles
17 unique parts make up the entire grid system

Modules

AutoStore bins

Standardized bins for inventory storage

AutoStore bins can be divided into smaller compartments using partitions
Bins have 4 gripper holes and open corners for grip alignment
Bins are available in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP-ESD) (anti-static) construction
Available in 3 height sizes