Case Study: McKesson Health Solutions achieves rapid, accurate, energy‑efficient distribution with Honeywell Intelligrated

Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Upgrades Its Distribution Center

McKesson, the world’s largest pharmaceutical wholesaler, needed a new distribution facility in Lakeland, FL to serve a rapidly growing, aging population and meet strict requirements for refrigerated products, controlled substances and FDA‑secure items. The 225,000‑square‑foot center had to deliver rapid, accurate, and economical fulfillment across full‑case, piece‑pick and pallet flows while supporting lean staffing and future growth.

Intelligrated and system integrator FCP designed an automated material‑handling solution using motorized driven‑roller (MDR) conveyors, pick‑and‑pass two‑level pick modules, verification stations and an energy‑efficient IntelliSort sliding‑shoe sorter. The system consolidated orders at shipping, reduced energy and cooling needs (eliminating 147 drive motors and cutting AC load 30–70%), achieved a six‑month ROI, improved throughput and accuracy, and earned industry recognition for productivity.

McKesson Health Solutions

Craig Stewart

President