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Unlock hidden potential in your operations with existing assets by sweating the assets

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Unlock Hidden Potential in Your Current Supply Chain Operations

Unlock hidden potential in your supply chain operations by sweating the assets to maximise the value of your existing resources to elevate performance. In this FORTNA blog, we explore strategies to boost utilisation, productivity and throughput without major capital investments.

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FORTNA share insights into the key forces shaping this transformation and provide a forward-looking perspective on the future of parcel logistics.

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Driving the Future of Parcel Logistics

The parcel industry is evolving beyond just speed and volume. In this interview, Brad Radcliffe, VP of Parcel Global Sales, and Rob Qualm, Director of Sales International, at FORTNA share insights into the key forces driving this transformation and provide a forward-looking perspective on the future of parcel logistics.

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Optimise Product Flow to Support Your Distribution Operations

Discover how to optimise your distribution operations with the right product flow layout. Learn about U-shaped, I-shaped and L-shaped product flows and how optimising product mix, storage types and flow strategies can boost efficiency, reduce costs and increase productivity.

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Podcast

Sweat Your Assets: How to Boost Performance in the Warehouse You Already Have

FORTNA SVP, Ron Egan, joins Hai Robotics VP, Hunter Senn on the Hai-er Automation podcast to explore leveraging your current warehouse technologies to increase utilisation, productivity and throughput.

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supply chain disruption - navigating and mitigating

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Navigating and Mitigating Supply Chain Disruption

Learn practical strategies for managing external disruptions in distribution fulfillment operations. Ensure supply chain continuity through automation, assessments and business continuity planning. Prepare your operations today to respond swiftly to both significant and minor disruptions in the future.

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

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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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Case Study

Omnichannel Processing Increases Capacity of TFG (The Foschini Group)

TFG has selected FORTNA as its strategic partner to optimise omnichannel fulfillment through intelligent automation and software — setting new benchmarks for efficiency, scalability, and service levels in South Africa.

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

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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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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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