ADVERTORIAL application , managing the installation and commissioning , and providing the software that controls the solution .
“ While AutoStore was new to the U . S . market , Swisslog had a proven track record of providing supply chain technology solutions and that gave us the confidence to move forward ,” Schwartz said .
The pace of installation accelerated thanks to Medline ’ s Healthcare Resilience Initiative . A total of 17 AutoStore systems were installed at Medline distribution centers between 2018 and 2024 , all managed by Swisslog ’ s SynQ software .
“ We were able to leverage learnings from our earlier implementations to move forward aggressively with our
While AutoStore was new to the U . S . market , Swisslog had a proven track record of providing supply chain technology solutions and that gave us the confidence to move forward
Daniel Schwartz , Vice President of Engineering at Medline
Working together , Medline and Swisslog configured the AutoStore system to the company ’ s requirements , including designing a custom workstation that would enable faster picking than the standard AutoStore ports .
By April 2013 , Swisslog had completed the installation of the solution and the first AutoStore system in the U . S . was ready to go live .
Building on Success
Nine months after that first system went live , Medline and Swisslog began planning for subsequent installations . By 2015 , Swisslog was installing Medline ’ s second AutoStore system and a third was installed in 2016 . automation plans ,” said Schwartz . “ This was enabled by the program approach adopted by Swisslog which supported us with dedicated resources and personnel who stayed with us from project to project .”
Fortifying a Supply Chain and Changing an Industry
“ There is no doubt that Medline played a key role in accelerating the adoption of the AutoStore system across the industry ,” said Swisslog ’ s Paul Gottschlich . “ Today AutoStore is recognized as a prov en solution with more than 1,000 systems in operation . Medline is not only a pioneer but is now the largest user of this technology in the world .”
For Medline , these solutions provide multiple benefits at each of the DCs where they are installed . Collectively , they have helped support Medline ’ s goal of strengthening healthcare infrastructure .
“ Robust automation allows us to support our growth as a supply chain leader ,” said Schwartz . “ Swisslog and AutoStore have been really good partners throughout the process .”
“ Medline ’ s willingness to innovate has set an example for numerous other companies ,” said Sean Wallingford , CEO , Swisslog North America . “ We appreciate the trust they have placed in our organization and look forward to continuing our relationship in the future .”
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