Reference Symbion, Brisbane Australia: Partnering with Symbion to fulfil pharmacy customer expectations by delivering in-full and on time competitively

A PERSON WITH MEDICAL NEEDS AT THE END OF EVERY ORDER Symbion is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the EBOS Group Limited, a large and diversified Australasian marketer, wholesaler and distributor of healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical products. Simply described by Simon Bunde, Executive General Manager, Symbion is in the business of distributing medicines to pharmacies and hospitals, always knowing there is a patient or consumer with medical needs at the end of the chain. “It’s quite amazing to see what sort of solutions teams can come up with through collaboration and having interesting and challenging...

The Brisbane facility includes the single-level shuttle system SSI Cuby arranged in the patented 3D-MATRIX Solution®. The Brisbane system consists of five SSI Cuby aisles, over 100 SSI Cuby shuttles and high-performance, ergonomically-optimized goods-to-person two-level Advanced Pick Stations. It also features the latest security and storage arrangements for fridge lines, dangerous goods and specialty medicines. This 3D-MATRIX Solution® design means that any bin can be delivered to any pick station, increasing picking efficiency, enhancing flexibility, and reducing order processing time. It also...

Increasing order fulfilment speed SSI SCHAEFER carton and bin conveying system SSI Cuby shuttle system in the patented 3D-MATRIX configuration IN FULL, ON TIME AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE POINT Due to the automation and efficiency of the system, the time between order receipt and shipment can be regularly as short as 45 minutes, and the system processes 9,000 orders a day. The goods-to-person system enables operators to pick directly to the order bins from the two-level Advanced Pick Stations. The ergonomic solution from SSI SCHAEFER has been specifically developed for this task and makes goodsto-person...

A ROBUST, FLEXIBLE, SCALABLE SOLUTION SSI SCHAEFER has delivered a robust business solution for Symbion that is flexible and scalable, helping Symbion to cost-effectively supply in-full and on time on a daily basis. The automated system is managed by WAMAS® logistics software. This includes the A-Frame, SSI Cuby shuttle system, 3D-MATRIX Solution®, goods-to-person two level Advanced Pick Stations and RF picking. The WEASEL® AGVs and the other various handling machines in the system are also managed by WAMAS®, as are the management screens and system reporting. To ensure a successful go-live and...

FACTS AND FIGURESSystem Key Figures Building area Order lines per day up to 85,000 order lines per day Planning, implementation, and services Concept design A collaborative development of a solution to deliver a system that is scalable and can grow with Symbion's business expansion plans. This facility provides industry leading service levels in a competitive market place. The collaborative partnership continued through construction, commissioning, software testing and ramp-up support. • Goods-to-Person picking for small items, including inner packs • A-Frame picking for fast moving small items...

SIX REASONS FOR CHOOSING SSI SCHAEFER Stability As a financially independent family business, SSI SCHAEFER is committed to long-term solutions. You can trust that our team of experts will be there for you today, tomorrow and in years to come. Efficiency SSI SCHAEFER solutions are scalable and able to grow with your business. You can always upgrade or retrofit. Quality As a systems specialist and original equipment manufacturer, SSI SCHAEFER provides tailor-made and high-quality solutions from a single source, specifically designed to meet your challenges. Printed in Australia. No liability for...