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Intelligent Warehouse Automation – Powered by the FORTNA Suite of Software Solutions

Optimize your warehouse operations with FORTNA's intelligent software solutions, enhancing efficiency, reliability and flexibility through seamless automation and real-time visibility.

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FORTNA's Chief Scientist, Russ Meller, speaks about AI, robotics, simulations and emulations

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AI Insights From FORTNA Chief Scientist

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Russell D. Meller, Chief Scientist at FORTNA. Discover how AI is reshaping the supply chain industry, how simulation and emulations are being used in design and testing, and what the future of automation and supply chains could look like.

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Striking the Right Balance of Labour and Automation for Your Business

Explore how to balance labor and automation to meet growing demands for fast and accurate order fulfillment. Discover the challenges of labor availability and costs in the supply chain industry, and learn how automation can enhance productivity, reduce errors and improve space utilization.

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5 Key Strategies to Improve Your Supply Chain in 2025

Discover five key strategies to optimise your supply chain in 2025. From labour savings and automation to capacity management and robotics, learn how to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and stay competitive in the evolving logistics landscape.

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Boost Efficiencies While Lowering Labour Costs with End-of-Line Automation

Discover how automating end-of-line product packaging can reduce labour dependency, enhance efficiency and control costs in distribution operations. Learn how two types of packaging automation can transform your entire packing, sealing and labeling processes.

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Cracking the Code: Solving Distribution Challenges in 2025

As 2024 ends, discover innovative solutions to address distribution challenges in 2025. Enhance your supply chain by addressing labour costs, improving operational efficiency, optimising layouts, and leveraging automation. Transform your distribution operations for a prosperous new year.

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FORTNA and Pepkor: New Distribution Centre for PEP in South Africa

Higher, faster, further: New building design, implementation and lifecycle performance services. Pepkor partners with FORTNA to successfully complete a major logistics project for PEP in South Africa.

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Outpacing Tomorrow’s Demands

Thomas van Workum, President FORTNA International, speaks with Logistics Business Magazine to discuss the unpredictability inherent in today’s supply chains and how a robust, flexible and reliable fulfillment operation is key to operational success.

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Optimise Operations with Software-Driven Automation

When integrating inventory positioning, work orchestration and resource balancing into a comprehensive software-enabled automation system, the combined impact can be transformative for warehouse operations.

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Streamline Returns Processing to Improve Customer Satisfaction

Returns are an unavoidable part of your business. Customer satisfaction and the success of your warehouse often hinge on an easy returns process for both parties. Learn how to streamline your returns operations, turning this challenge into your competitive advantage.

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Nine Key Elements for Developing a Successful Supply Chain Network Strategy

Learn the essential elements of an efficient supply chain network strategy. Understand how a digital twin can transform supply chain design and optimise product flow across distribution points. Explore FORTNA’s Insight on building a resilient and agile supply chain for future growth.

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Optimise Warehouse Operations with Strategic Product Flow

Discover how optimising product flow in your warehouse can enhance productivity, efficiency and fulfillment speed. Learn about different product flow strategies like cross-docking, direct-to-customer, and hub and spoke models.

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