Case Study: Medline Industries boosts warehouse capacity with Swisslog automation

Medline Industries expands warehouse automation 25% with Swisslog

Medline Industries Inc., a major US healthcare supplier, faced the challenge of transforming its supply chain to meet increasing demand. To increase capacity, they partnered with Swisslog Holding and became the first US company to deploy Swisslog's robot-based AutoStore automated storage and picking system.

The solution implemented by Swisslog involved installing AutoStore systems utilizing mobile robots and storage totes across multiple Medline facilities. These systems were integrated with advanced technology like robotic arms and Swisslog's SynQ software. As a result, Medline increased its distribution volume by 25 percent, improved cutoff times, and expanded its product offering and customer base, enabling reliable next-day service to healthcare providers. Swisslog's automation continues to support Medline's growth.

Medline Industries Inc