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Distribution specialist Fortna<\/a> is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Since 1946 the professional services and engineering firm has helped market-leading brands around the globe transform distribution operations into a competitive advantage and serve as the backbone for business growth.<\/p>\n

Over 70 years, Fortna<\/a> has undergone its own transformation. From humble beginnings as a hand truck and parts company out of a small one-room office, Fortna has grown into a global solution provider as companies have invested in distribution operations to meet growing consumer demands for greater value and convenience.<\/p>\n

Fortna<\/a>\u2019s comprehensive model manages all phases of a project\u2014from strategy and design to implementation and support\u2014to ensure long-term success and by taking total project and financial accountability for budget, timeline, go live, adoption and support. Fortna<\/a> has transformed the industry through the design and implementation of hundreds of world-class distribution operations.<\/p>\n

\u201cCompanies today are challenged to keep their distribution operations on pace with business and market demands,\u201d said CEO and president John A. White III. \u201cAt Fortna<\/a>, we partner with the world\u2019s top brands, and guarantee that we\u2019ll deliver results to the business. It is the foundation on which Fortna<\/a> has built 70 years of growth and establishes our path for the future.\u201d\"Screen<\/a><\/p>\n

Companies with complex distribution operations trust Fortna<\/a> to help them meet customer promises and competitive challenges profitably.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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