DUSSELDORF, Germany,
June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Geekplus, the global leader in mobile robot and smart logistics
solutions, in collaboration with SSI Schaefer has implemented its
Tote-to-Person solution in Italy
for Dr. Max, one of Europe's
leading pharmaceutical chains. This is the first Tote-to-Person
deployment in Italy.
The solution, part of the Geekplus Goods-to-Person solution
suite, combines an 8-meter-high shuttle robot for vertical storage
with a fulfillment robot for fast picking. SSI Schaefer and
Geekplus have already implemented similar smart logistics solutions
in several of the pharmaceutical chain's European sites.
"Geekplus' mobile robots ensure quick and efficient
replenishment of our broad product portfolio and thus optimize our
order processing. Furthermore, the ergonomic workstations and
intuitive software take a noticeable load off our employees – thus
benefiting us twice over," said Dr. Max's Miguel Martins da Silva, Group Chief Supply
Chain Officer.
Dr. Max sells medication along with an enormous selection of
health and cosmetic products. This extensive portfolio poses major
challenges for logistics. A 55-percent, year-over-year, increase in
e-commerce revenue in 2023, put pressure on Dr. Max's aim to ensure
the fastest possible delivery to end customers throughout
Italy – either via home delivery
or via click and collect pickup in pharmacies.
The new Dr. Max facility in Telgate is focused on pharmaceutical
and cosmetics e-commerce fulfillment. This not only ensures
efficient processes and a seamless supply chain, but also paves the
way for future growth; the new warehouse will gradually handle
pharmacy deliveries in addition to e-commerce orders.
"The combination of our robots with SSI Schaefer's components
offers Dr. Max a variety of possibilities. Should the requirements
change, the system can be customized at any time," said
Wayne Tai, channel partner manager
for EMEA, Geekplus. "Plus, the replication of Geekplus solutions
throughout Dr. Max facilities is proof that warehouse automation
with mobile robots is a winning strategy."
From automatic order start and picking directly into cartons to
automated shipping preparation, including volume reduction and
carton sealing, the e-commerce fulfillment center integrates a
range of warehouse automation.
"It is important to us to flexibly tailor our solutions to the
requirements of our customers. Thanks to the cooperation with
Geekplus, we were able to implement a sustainable concept for Dr.
Max that sets industry-wide standards and can be flexibly
implemented at other sites," said SSI Schaefer project manager
Oleg Rak.
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