Fortna Helps Tech Data Further Optimize Distribution Processes and Create New Supply Chain Efficiencies
NASHVILLE - Fortna is assisting Tech Data Corporation, one of the world's largest distributors of technology products, as it continues to implement new systems and processes to further strengthen its supply chain operations in the United States. Fortna has successfully retrofitted three of Tech Data's U.S. logistics centers with FortnaWCS(TM), helping to increase visibility into daily order volume and create new efficiencies by enhancing the capabilities of existing warehouse management systems and automation capabilities. Moving forward, Fortna and Tech Data plan to implement the system in all six of the company's U.S. logistics centers, which comprise more than 2.2 million square feet of warehouse space.
Fortna's Warehouse Control System (WCS) manages materials handling systems with a standardized, web-based user interface. It also provides visibility into processes in real-time and offers flexibility to balance workloads with a real-time dashboard for floor activities.
"Tech Data is committed to creating an even more efficient and productive logistics engine for our customers and vendor partners," said Darryl Branch, senior vice president, Logistics and Integration Services, Tech Data. "FortnaWCS is one way we're accomplishing that goal."
"Fortna and Tech Data have had a long running partnership and record of delivering successful supply chain projects," said John A. White III, President of Fortna. "These most recent retrofit efforts allowed both teams to leverage past experience, strengths and knowledge to ensure a successful implementation. We are honored to have leading companies choose Fortna as their long-term partner," he continued.
About Tech Data
Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ GS: TECD) is one of the world's largest distributors of technology products from leading IT hardware and software producers. Tech Data serves more than 125,000 IT solution providers in over 100 countries. Every day, these resellers depend on Tech Data to cost-effectively support the technology needs of end users, including small and medium businesses (SMB), large enterprises and government agencies. Ranked 109th on the FORTUNE 500®, Tech Data generated $22.1 billion in net sales for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2010. To learn more, visit www.techdata.com.
About Fortna
Fortna designs, implements and supports business solutions to optimize your supply chain. With Fortna's client focused approach, you have a partner who acts and thinks like you do. Our focus on the business case and willingness to share your risk ensures that you are meeting your business objectives. Your success is our success. Fortna delivers solutions that are appropriate, implementable and financially justified. We are honored that supply chain leaders are adopting our model. Call us at (800) Fortna-1 or visit our Web site: www.fortna.com.
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