Arvato Supply Chain Solutions has expanded its healthcare site in Harsewinkel in the district of Gütersloh to become the most modern in Europe. There, a new multi-client capable shuttle warehouse with picking system was implemented during ongoing operations and presented live to numerous customers and guests as part of a large infotainment show. The new system is optimally tailored to the customer structure and ensures a sustainable increase in efficiency in the entire value-added process of warehouse logistics.
Direct sales by pharmaceutical and medical technology manufacturers have increased significantly. In order to ensure optimal patient care at all times, it is necessary to react quickly. Automation is therefore so important."”
Shuttle system at the Harsewinkel healthcare site
Through massive investments in automation, Arvato is expanding Harsewinkel into its leading healthcare site in Europe
The numerous guests at the hybrid inauguration event for the new automated OSR shuttle system were impressed: They were able to follow the shuttle's first official ride on the livestream. And that was far from all, as the varied infotainment show under the motto "The Next Level Now" offered attendees other exciting topics, including prominent discussion panels. Dr. Thorsten Winkelmann, Christian Wolf and Prof. Dr. Christoph Feldmann discussed the requirements of next-level logistics and the importance of automation and digitization.
