Fortna Sponsors 1st Annual Omni-Channel Fulfillment & Logistics Summit

Sept. 11, 2014 - PRLog -- READING, PA – Fortna, the global professional services firm that helps companies turn their distribution operations into a competitive advantage, is pleased to be a platinum sponsor of retail industry’s hottest new event, the Omni-Channel Fulfillment & Logistics Summit (http://www.infocastinc.com/events/omni-channel), taking place on October 7-9, 2014, in New Orleans, LA. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with top retailers and learn solutions to the omni-channel fulfillment and logistics challenges.

Omni-channel is revolutionizing retail. Customers are now able to shop from virtually anywhere, expect free shipping, and next day delivery.   Omni-channel commerce is driving retailers to address a whole new set of logistics and fulfillment challenges, while still maintaining profitability. This event will examine the latest thinking in distribution network strategy, distribution center design and operations; cutting-edge processes and technology for material handling; strategies, processes and technology for in-store fulfillment; and strategies to support next-day and same-day delivery.

The event, produced by Infocast, will give participants an exclusive opportunity to network and compare trial projects, successes and lessons learned, with presentations from companies like Chico’s, Harry & David, DSW, Urban Outfitters, Crocs, Sears, Tory Burch, L.L.Bean, Abercrombie and Fitch, and others.

About Fortna Inc. (www.fortna.com)
For over 60 years, Fortna has partnered with the world’s top brands – companies like Advance Auto Parts, J.Crew and Pick n Pay – helping them improve their distribution operations and transform their businesses.  Companies with complex distribution operations trust Fortna to help them meet customer promises and competitive challenges profitably. We are a professional services firm built on a promise – we develop a solid business case for change and hold ourselves accountable to those results. Our expertise spans supply chain strategy, distribution center operations, material handling, supply chain systems, organizational excellence, and warehouse control software.