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Warehouse cross-section showing multi-level automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS)

Article

What AS/RS Solution Best Fits Your Industry?

Discover the evolution and benefits of automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) since their inception in 1962. This FORTNA Insight explores various AS/RS types, their impact on different industries, and how they enhance warehouse operations by increasing efficiency, reducing costs and boosting throughput.

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Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) can optimize brownfield warehouses by improving productivity, efficiency and inventory management

Blog

Optimise Your Brownfield Warehouse

Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) can optimise brownfield warehouses by improving productivity, efficiency and inventory management. Learn key considerations for selecting the ideal automated solution to maximise capacity, decrease dependence on labour and minimise operational costs.

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eBook

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

Article

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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Article

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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Blog

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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Boxes on a conveyor belt in a warehouse

Blog

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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Blog

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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Case Study

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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Article

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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Article

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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Blog

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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