Client - Central pharmaceutical warehouse - serving hospitals and pharmacies in Qatar
A specialized sorting and distribution system that has evolved with the expansion of infrastructure.
Client - Central pharmaceutical warehouse - serving hospitals and pharmacies in Qatar
Who was the customer?
The client - a central pharmaceutical warehouse supplying all hospitals and pharmacies in Qatar - faced the challenge of significantly increasing throughput while reducing order picking errors.
Customer challenges:
The manual picking process to date:
- was time-consuming,
- generated a high error rate (about 10%),
- required hiring qualified personnel from the pharmaceutical industry, which has been difficult and costly in the region.
In addition, the warehouse was located in specific climatic conditions (desert), and maximizing the use of available space was key to optimizing costs.
A solution designed by Intralog
We designed and implemented a fully automated order picking system that included:
- Flow racks and mezzanines integrated With transportation systems.
- Automatic packaging, labeling and sorting into shipping directions.
- Integration with the customer's information system, including Pick-to-Light, which allowed easy and intuitive management of the process.
- Control table for a specialist who could verify key orders without involving additional staff.
- A compact solution that allows make maximum use of cubic capacity hall, maintaining stable temperature conditions (18°C), despite harsh desert conditions.
The system was delivered comprehensively - from a single source, including full IT integration, which simplified implementation and shortened operational startup time.
Results: What did the customer gain by implementing the solution with Intralog?
- 80% faster Shipment picking - automation has significantly increased throughput.
- Error reduction from 10% to 0.5% - Elimination of problems characteristic of manual picking.
- No necessity hiring skilled pharmaceutical personnel - the process is fully intuitive and automated.
- An increase in the number of orders handled without adding staff.
- Comprehensive handling - from picking, packaging and labeling to sorting shipments to hospitals and pharmacies.
- Optimal use of the volume of the hall and adaptation to specific climatic conditions (desert, stable temperature).
Summary:
The project allowed the client to automate the central pharmaceutical warehouse and ensure a stable, efficient supply of medicines to all hospitals and pharmacies in Qatar. With full integration with the IT system and Pick-to-Light, there was no need for additional staff, and the process is fully scalable for the future.
Did you know that our 3xS of smart, safety and solution also applies to your infrastructure?
Intralog 3xS - Smart. Safety. Solution.
We automate the existing space, without costly infrastructure changes.
We use the maximum potential of the existing space, especially where the volume is:
- cooled,
- limited,
- expensive to maintain.
Unlike standard automatic solutions, we do not require the construction of new halls, floor replacement or structural changes.
We install our stacker cranes in existing conditions, on a standard floor with a load-bearing capacity 5-6 t/m² - Without cutting concrete, additional permits or costly alterations.
With precise space measurement and advanced sensors, we adapt the automation to the situation at hand, not the other way around.
This means:
- You don't have to invest in expensive standard-size racks,
- We don't limit you with an automation scheme - we adapt to you.
For high throughputs, we offer dual stacker cranes in a single channel, with no risk of collisions - maximizing efficiency with minimal infrastructure interference.
The result? Lower implementation costs, faster deployment, no unnecessary paperwork, and full safety of use.
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