Case Study
SK Pharma
AutoStore Delivers for SK Pharma Logistics’ Temperature-Controlled Storage Requirements
Country
Germany
Industry
Healthcare
Partner
AM Logistic Solutions
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Learn how SK Pharma achieves high-speed, strictly compliant pharmaceutical operations across ambient and temperature-controlled AutoStore systems.
SK Pharma Logistics GmbH is a specialist in global pharmaceutical and medical product distribution, operating two logistics centers in Germany. To support demanding customer requirements and strict regulatory standards, the company needed to rapidly deploy a fully automated warehouse solution capable of handling both ambient and temperature-controlled storage, while delivering high speed, reliability, and operational flexibility.
Empowered by AM Logistic Solutions, SK Pharma turned to AutoStore to build two distinct automation systems, each designed to support the specific requirements of pharmaceutical distribution.
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SK Pharma Logistics faced pressure from a major client to launch a fully automated warehouse solution on an accelerated timeline, while navigating facility changes and complex operational constraints.
In parallel, the company needed to address fire safety limitations caused by high ceilings, which made traditional racking unsuitable. The solution also had to support temperature-controlled environments for sensitive pharmaceutical products and manage extreme seasonal peaks with fast, reliable order picking.
AutoStore's flexibility ticked all the boxes for SK Pharma’s needs.The cube-based storage system easily adapted to changes in the facility layout and limited space, allowing for the installation of two separate systems tailored to different operational needs.
The main system features 40 Robots operating across 34,400 Bins (totes), delivering them to RelayPorts (Workstations). The RelayPorts deliver exceptional throughput of 450–600 Bins per hour per workstation, dramatically exceeding traditional picking speeds.
For temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products, SK Pharma operates a dedicated AutoStore system running continuously at +5°C. The installation, comprising 3 Robots and 1,500 Bins, supports daily operations within the company’s temperature-controlled storage environment.
Both systems address fire safety limitations while requiring minimal floor space, and significantly improve storage density through the cube storage design.
With two AutoStore systems in place, SK Pharma Logistics gained the flexibility to meet a wide range of customer needs – without compromising on speed, accuracy, or efficiency. The solution supports their commitment to high service levels across diverse operations.
High-throughput order processing allows SK Pharma to maintain control over fulfillment operations even during peak demand periods. The system supports same-day service commitments and absorbs seasonal volume spikes without performance degradation.
AutoStore’s efficient use of existing warehouse space is a key factor in SK Pharma’s success. The system’s compact footprint overcomes fire safety restrictions that prevented the use of traditional racking. By using vertical space effectively, the cube storage design ensures full compliance with the strict safety regulations essential in the pharmaceutical industry.
With a proven track record of 100% operational continuity at +5°C over several months, AutoStore enables SK Pharma to reliably store temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals together with products kept at ambient conditions – ensuring full compliance with their service portfolio.
SK Pharma plans to leverage its successful AutoStore implementation as a foundation for expanding its distribution. The AutoStore systems position them to pursue additional pharmaceutical clients that require specialized storage, potentially scaling their operations significantly.
Main System
Temperature-Controlled System:
"We never expected an automated warehouse to be so flexible. Thanks to the AutoStore, we can now respond even more specifically to our clients' wishes."
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