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Pharmacy distributor Sigma Pharmaceuticals has contracted Sydney-based logistics company Dematic for a materials handling solution.

 

Sigma’s new 15,000-square metre DC in Berrinba, Queensland, will feature temperature controlled cool rooms and primarily service the company’s network of pharmacies in Queensland and northern NSW.

The Dematic materials handling solution will expedite the order fulfilment process through Dematic's Goods-to-Person (GTP) picking system using Rapid Pick 1:1 pick stations, a centralised automatic order induction system, and an A-Frame automatic picking system.

The system will also feature a Dematic Multishuttle “reverse drop” dispatch buffer.

To maximise space and efficiency, Dematic will manufacture and supply Colby selective racking capable of storing 6,347 pallets, along with Carton Live Storage (CLS) and Pallet Live Storage (PLS).

A Vocollect voice system will facilitate the accurate and efficient picking of products in manual areas.

The new DC is due for completion by October 2017.

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