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	Creating Industry-Specific Customer Value

Creating Industry-Specific Customer Value

Technology Category	Automation & Control - Automation & Process Control Systems Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Robots - Robot Application & Programming Software
Applicable Industries	Healthcare & Hospitals Pharmaceuticals
Applicable Functions	Quality Assurance Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Predictive Maintenance Warehouse Automation
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Livzon Pharmaceutical Group Inc. faced the challenge of managing rapid growth and stringent quality requirements in the Chinese pharmaceutical market. With a 30 percent annual revenue growth, the company needed to build a new production and distribution site, Livzon Industrial Park, in Zhuhai near Macau. The primary challenge was to efficiently distribute products, perform continuous quality control, and meet regulatory requirements. The company required an advanced logistics system to handle the increasing demand and ensure smooth operations. Read More
About Customer	Livzon Pharmaceutical Group Inc. is a comprehensive pharmaceutical enterprise based in China, specializing in the development, research, production, and sales of pharmaceutical products. The company has experienced significant growth, with a 30 percent annual increase in revenue. To meet the rising quality standards and regulatory requirements in the Chinese market, Livzon decided to establish a new production and distribution site, Livzon Industrial Park, in Zhuhai near Macau. The company sought an advanced logistics solution to support its expanding operations and maintain high-quality standards. Read More
Solution	Swisslog was selected as the logistics partner for Livzon's new site after competing against several suppliers. The automated logistics system designed and implemented by Swisslog includes a 23.5-meter high-bay warehouse with 15 pallet stacker cranes, pallet and case conveyors, a palletizing robot from KUKA, linear and loop shuttle car systems, and automated guided vehicles. The cornerstone of the automation concept is Swisslog’s proprietary warehouse management system and controls software. The system passed final acceptance in April 2014 and went through the ramp-up stage after pilot production in November 2013. It is currently operating well, meeting all key performance indicators. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Automation & Control - Automation & Process Control Systems

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Robots - Robot Application & Programming Software

Applicable Industries

Healthcare & Hospitals

Pharmaceuticals

Applicable Functions

Quality Assurance

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Predictive Maintenance

Warehouse Automation

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Livzon Pharmaceutical Group Inc. faced the challenge of managing rapid growth and stringent quality requirements in the Chinese pharmaceutical market. With a 30 percent annual revenue growth, the company needed to build a new production and distribution site, Livzon Industrial Park, in Zhuhai near Macau. The primary challenge was to efficiently distribute products, perform continuous quality control, and meet regulatory requirements. The company required an advanced logistics system to handle the increasing demand and ensure smooth operations.

About Customer

Livzon Pharmaceutical Group Inc. is a comprehensive pharmaceutical enterprise based in China, specializing in the development, research, production, and sales of pharmaceutical products. The company has experienced significant growth, with a 30 percent annual increase in revenue. To meet the rising quality standards and regulatory requirements in the Chinese market, Livzon decided to establish a new production and distribution site, Livzon Industrial Park, in Zhuhai near Macau. The company sought an advanced logistics solution to support its expanding operations and maintain high-quality standards.

Solution

Swisslog was selected as the logistics partner for Livzon's new site after competing against several suppliers. The automated logistics system designed and implemented by Swisslog includes a 23.5-meter high-bay warehouse with 15 pallet stacker cranes, pallet and case conveyors, a palletizing robot from KUKA, linear and loop shuttle car systems, and automated guided vehicles. The cornerstone of the automation concept is Swisslog’s proprietary warehouse management system and controls software. The system passed final acceptance in April 2014 and went through the ramp-up stage after pilot production in November 2013. It is currently operating well, meeting all key performance indicators.

Impact #1	The automated logistics system has streamlined Livzon's warehousing operations, ensuring efficient product distribution.
Impact #2	Continuous quality control is maintained through the advanced automation and management systems.
Impact #3	The system meets stringent regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Impact #1

The automated logistics system has streamlined Livzon's warehousing operations, ensuring efficient product distribution.

Impact #2

Continuous quality control is maintained through the advanced automation and management systems.

Impact #3

The system meets stringent regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Benefit #1	The high-bay warehouse is 23.5 meters tall.
Benefit #2	The system includes 15 pallet stacker cranes.

Benefit #1

The high-bay warehouse is 23.5 meters tall.

Benefit #2

The system includes 15 pallet stacker cranes.

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Creating Industry-Specific Customer Value

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