Case Study: Smith Drug Company achieves inventory accuracy and opens a third warehouse with Vormittag Associates' S2K for Distribution

Smith Drug - Customer Case Study

Smith Drug Company, a $2.5 billion pharmaceutical wholesale/distribution firm serving over 1,000 independent pharmacies and long‑term care facilities, was constrained by an aging in‑house ERP that required manual inventory entry, limited warehouse locations and hampered customer service and growth. To modernize and scale its operations, Smith Drug Company engaged VAI and evaluated VAI’s S2K for Distribution to replace the legacy system.

VAI implemented a customized S2K for Distribution with an integrated WMS, voice picking, automated/semi‑automated picking equipment and a warehouse control system on an IBM Power System, including FDA/DEA compliance features. The solution improved inventory accuracy, enabled automated replenishment and provided infinite item location tracking, cutting IT help calls by 75–80% and enabling Smith Drug Company to open a third warehouse in Valdosta, GA—directly supporting the company’s expansion goals.

Smith Drug Company

Isaac Rogers

Vice President of Operations