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Pharmaceutical 3PL Sector
Case Study Automated 3PL pharmaceutical logistics with the Skypod® system
Multi-client solution for automated 3PL pharmaceutical logistics with Skypod®
At a modern logistics centre in the province of Lodi, specialising in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, a high-density automated pharmaceutical warehouse has been built to handle multi-client operations.
The site, covering an area of approximately 7,000 square metres, has been designed to ensure high standards of service in an environment where precision, traceability and safety are essential requirements.
The solution has been designed to optimise automated pharmaceutical logistics and improve the management of operational workflows in the 3PL sector.
The decision to adopt Skypod® technology stems from the need not only to improve operational efficiency compared to manual management, but above all to introduce a flexible system capable of adapting rapidly to the significant fluctuations in demand typical of the pharmaceutical sector, such as seasonal peaks or promotional campaigns.
The site also operates in a temperature-controlled environment and is certified carbon neutral, demonstrating how automation can make a tangible contribution to sustainability goals.
Architecture of automated pharmaceutical logistics
Storage and order fulfilment
The Skypod® system supports automated pharmaceutical warehousing and order fulfilment for the pharmaceutical 3PL sector.
The picking stations are customised and equipped with:
Capacity of over
CASSETTES
0
Vertical development up to
METRES IN HEIGHT
0
Automated surface
MQ
0
Management up to
ORDERS PER HOUR ACROSS THREE SHIFTS
0
Fleet of
ROBOT AMR
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Equipment
PICKING STATIONS
0
The picking stations are customised and equipped with:
Sistemi pick-to-light
Built-in barcode scanner
Weighing scales
The stations are also supported by automated carton-forming lines, comprising four carton-forming machines and a backup unit to ensure operational continuity.
Value Added Services (VAS)
The system is also designed to optimise high-volume pharmaceutical order fulfilment operations.
After picking, the goods are transferred to the VAS areas, where staff carry out value-added activities such as:
Quality control
Submission
of documentation
Addition of
informative materials
Special preparations
or customisations
VAS activities enable the integration of bespoke services into automated pharmaceutical logistics.
The benefits of automation in pharmaceutical logistics
The integration of Skypod® technology has improved efficiency, traceability and operational flexibility in pharmaceutical logistics.
High storage density
The solution enables you to: maximise available space, significantly increase storage capacity and reduce the footprint compared to traditional solutions.
Operational
flexibility
The system is scalable and modular: the number of robots, bins or stations can be quickly increased to cope with peaks in demand without disrupting operations.
Reduction in
manual labour
Automation allows operators to focus on higher-value-added tasks such as quality control, thereby helping to reduce errors.
Traceability and
accuracy
The combination of software, weighing systems and identification technologies ensures the control and traceability of goods.
Conclusions
This project is a concrete example of pharmaceutical logistics automation applied to modern 3PL workflows.
The integration of Skypod® systems, automated storage and advanced order fulfilment enables improved efficiency, accuracy and operational continuity in modern logistics workflows within the pharmaceutical sector.
The solutions developed by Errevi Automation are designed to meet the operational requirements of modern automated warehouses serving the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
Find out how to implement highly efficient logistics automation and pharmaceutical order fulfilment systems.
Frequently Asked Questions about Automated Pharmaceutical Logistics
Automated pharmaceutical logistics uses automated systems to improve storage, order fulfilment and the management of logistics flows in the pharmaceutical sector, thereby increasing efficiency, accuracy and traceability.
Automated pharmaceutical logistics uses automated systems to improve storage, order fulfilment and workflow management in the pharmaceutical sector.
What are the benefits of a Skypod® system in pharmaceutical logistics?
The Skypod® system enables you to increase storage density, order fulfilment speed and operational flexibility, whilst reducing manual handling and logistical errors.
How can order fulfilment be improved in the pharmaceutical sector?
The automation of order picking using goods-to-person systems and AMR robots helps to boost productivity, accuracy and operational continuity in pharmaceutical logistics.
Why automate a 3PL pharmaceutical warehouse?
Automating a 3PL pharmaceutical warehouse enables the management of high multi-client volumes, improves product traceability and safety, and enhances operational scalability.