NEWPORT
NEWS, Va., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Swisslog, a
leading provider of best-in-class warehouse automation and
software, has announced that Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) will
install a Swisslog Automation Solution within its new at-Home
Solutions distribution center in Grove
City, Ohio. The facility is part of the at-Home Solutions
business' multi-year strategy to increase warehouse capacity to
accommodate its rapid growth.
The AutoStore solution, empowered by Swisslog, has 31,844
storage bins providing 83,000 cubic feet of storage for 14,154
SKUs. The solution operates on synchronized intelligence from
Swisslog's SynQ software, which provides warehouse management,
material flow and automation control system functionality in a
single, modular platform that integrates seamlessly with host
systems and other warehouse software. The software is engineered to
be the heart and brain of automated warehousing and logistics
systems, driving peak performance of the AutoStore solution.
This will be the first Cardinal Health distribution center to
feature AutoStore, making warehouse employees' jobs less physically
demanding. Because the robots bring products directly to employees
for packing and shipping, they help decrease human error and bring
more speed to order fulfillment.
"Working with Swisslog to equip our facility with market-leading
robotic automation technology like AutoStore further enhances our
ability to quickly and efficiently get critical supplies and
products to patients when and where they need it most," said
Rob Schlissberg, president, Cardinal
Health at-Home Solutions, which is the leading provider of home
medical supplies, supporting patients in the home.
Schlissberg added, "As we work to accommodate the growth we're
seeing as a business, we're taking critical steps – such as working
with Swisslog – to ensure our facilities are modernized and our
supply chain is as resilient and strong as possible. Technology
like AutoStore is making it easier for us to manage labor shortages
and helping us recruit leading technology and supply chain talent
to our team, which is critical to our continued success."
AutoStore is the fastest order fulfillment system per
square foot in the market. The system is operated by autonomous
robots that move on top of an aluminum cubic grid. Within this
grid, storage bins are stacked on top of each other. The robots
continuously pick up, rearrange and deliver bins directly to
connected ports for order picking and replenishment. Designed to
handle any kind of small parts, these high-speed robots are
redefining manufacturing, warehousing, retail and distribution
operations worldwide.
"Our automation experts are working closely with the Cardinal
Health team to design a solution that will continue to put at-Home
Solutions customers and the patients they serve at the center of
their focus," said Sean Wallingford,
President & CEO of Swisslog Americas. "As the leading
integrator of AutoStore, our automation experts understand best how
to optimize configurations and deployments to help ensure companies
like Cardinal Health realize operational objectives and achieve the
needed ROI."
As a leading provider of data-driven robotics solutions and
software, and the world's leading integrator of AutoStore, Swisslog
currently has 370 AutoStore projects in over 26 countries,
featuring over nine million storage bins and using over 13,000
robots. Applications range from micro-fulfillment centers to
stand-alone projects and larger, fully integrated solutions. The
SynQ AutoStore module has been specifically designed to manage the
solution and maximize its efficiency.
For more information on Swisslog automation technologies and
software, visit https://www.swisslog.com.
About Swisslog
We shape the future of intralogistics
with robotic, data-driven and flexible automated solutions that
achieve exceptional value for our customers. Swisslog helps
forward-thinking companies optimize the performance of their
warehouses and distribution centers with future-ready
automation systems and software. Our integrated offering
includes consulting, system design and implementation, and lifetime
customer support in more than 50 countries. www.swisslog.com
Swisslog is part of the KUKA Group, a leading global supplier of
intelligent automation solutions with more than 14,000 employees
worldwide. www.kuka.com
About Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a distributor
of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of
medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and
data solutions for health care facilities. With more than 50 years
in business, operations in more than 30 countries and approximately
46,500 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care.
Information about Cardinal Health is available at
cardinalhealth.com.
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