Sustainable logistics hubs

Micro Fulfillment Center for the local pharmacy

Pharmacies are also affected by the digital transformation and changing customer requirements. The dispensary has long since ceased to be the only place where drugs are dispensed. Pre-ordering, last-mile delivery and pickup were established a while ago, all enabling closer proximity to customers and faster delivery.

Micro Fulfillment for pharmacies for preorders, last mile and pickup Micro Fulfillment for pharmacies for preorders, last mile and pickup

Pharmacies with increased order volumes can use a centralized filling point for branches, pickup and last-mile deliveries.

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Delivery

The goods ordered from the wholesaler arrive at the Micro Fulfillment Center, where they are placed in the storage locker.

Fully automatic storage

BD Rowa™ EasyLoad reduces manual effort to a minimum. The possibility of overnight input saves working time. The system can also be used as a storage locker for night deliveries.

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BD Rowa™ Vmax & BD Rowa™ EasyTransport

The integrated solution consisting of BD Rowa™ Vmax, the BD Rowa™ Crate destacker, control software and tote conveyor technology enables an almost seamless automated processing of incoming orders.

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Packaging of the orders

The individual orders are packed and labeled, ready for distribution.

Sustainable delivery in urban areas

The delivery arrives quickly at the city center store on an eCargo bike – an active contribution against congested streets, noise and fine dust.

Delivery

The ordered goods are delivered to affiliated stores, healthcare facilities and patients through the Micro Fulfillment Center. The wide range of products in the logistics hub guarantees a high delivery capacity.

BD Rowa™ Pickup

The last mile delivery service can pick up already commissioned orders at the pickup terminal 24/7 – so delivery will take place, irrespective of the opening hours of the Micro Fulfillment Center or pharmacy.

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The process at a glance

The pharmacy’s Micro Fulfillment Center processes orders for the individual branches and the last-mile delivery service and prepares them for delivery. This logistics hub can also be located outside cities, e.g., in an industrial area.

1. Incoming orders

A webshop receives non-prescription, over-the-counter and prescription orders (e-prescription). Electronic payments can then be made in the webshop and a link to the pharmacy inventory management system can be made available.

2. Preparation of the order

The ordered products are retrieved from the dispensing robots or reordered from the wholesaler.

3. Picking

Orders are collected in totes as in the wholesale trade. Each destination address is picked separately.

4. Distribution

The totes are distributed to the destination addresses, including branches, a pickup terminal, and the person who placed the order.

5. Delivery

Drugs are dispensed by the pharmacy, from the terminal or delivered right to the patient’s front door by a last-mile delivery service.

The specific modules used to implement the process

Mauve Webshop
BD Rowa Vmax is the automated dispensing robot for the pharmacy.
BD Rowa™ dispensing robot
BD Rowa™ Smart Link
BD Rowa conveyor technology for fast and safe transport of medicines.
BD Rowa™ tote conveyor systems

Incoming orders via webshop

  • Optimal infrastructure for local pharmacies with associated branches
  • Order and payment processing
  • Link to the pharmacy’s EDP
  • Seamless documentation

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The flexible dispensing robot

  • Stores and organizes your stock of drugs
  • High level of drug availability
  • Link to the pharmacy’s EDP
  • Can manage even more complex logistics chains via the BD Rowa™ control software

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Intelligent order control

  • Connects the automatic warehouse and the stock management system
  • Links the tote barcode to the order in the BD Rowa™ Vmax
  • Monitors and guides the tote through the entire picking line

Order picking for tote-based order processing

  • Almost fully automated process thanks to the combination of BD Rowa™ Vmax, BD Rowa™ Crate, the control software, the order buffer, and the on-demand conveyor systems
  • Fully automatic transport of the totes to the filling point
  • Enables the extremely space-saving buffering of totes for picking to order

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The Mauve Webshop is a product of Mauve Mailorder Software GmbH & Co. KG, Laurentiusweg 83, 45276 Essen, Germany and is promoted in cooperation with BD Rowa™. Mauve Mailorder Software GmbH & Co. KG is responsible for the product information. If you have any questions about the product, please call +49 201 85 78 77-55 or send an email to vertrieb@mauve.de.

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