Healthcare
A wide variety of solutions for your specific healthcare logistics needs
The pace of change and innovation healthcare industry shows no signs of slowing. To scale effectively alongside rising expectations, you need operational support that matches this momentum.
Automation provides a proven way to streamline operations, improve reliability, and reduce costs no matter your particular area of healthcare — pharmaceutical manufacturing, wholesale and retail distribution, medical supplies and devices, or hospital networks.
What are some current challenges in the healthcare industry?
Regulatory compliance and traceability
Healthcare operations must meet strict regulatory requirements for product traceability and accuracy. End‑to‑end visibility across the supply chain is essential to support serialization, track‑and‑trace processes, and system accountability.
Complex handling and storage requirements
Healthcare supply chains have a wide range of specialized requirements, including controlled access to inventory, temperature‑controlled storage, hazardous materials, and strict inventory rotation. Balancing these requirements adds significant operational complexity.
Labor availability and cost pressure
Healthcare operations have ongoing labor challenges driven by workforce shortages, high turnover, and demanding working conditions. Reliance on manual processes makes it difficult to scale and maintain performance.
Benefits of automation for your type of healthcare company
All healthcare companies share certain challenges, but some are unique to each segment. Automation provides solutions:
Explore a few Dematic technologies for healthcare operations
Healthcare supply chains require accuracy, control, and reliability across storage, picking, and distribution. Core workflow technologies such as Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), conveyors, sortation, palletizing, and goods‑to‑person workstations help maintain inventory visibility, support traceability, and ensure products are handled correctly throughout the operation.
These modular solutions allow healthcare organizations to deploy automation where it delivers the most value and expand over time as requirements change. Working together, they support efficient use of space, consistent throughput, and dependable performance across complex, regulated healthcare environments.
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems support healthcare distribution by providing accurate, system‑controlled storage and retrieval of inventory. Automated handling reduces manual touches and helps maintain consistent access to products. High‑density designs improve space efficiency, while system‑directed movement supports orderly workflows. AS/RS solutions help healthcare operations maintain reliable throughput, improve inventory visibility, and support dependable fulfillment in high‑volume environments.
Conveyor systems support reliable material movement within healthcare distribution operations. Automated transport moves inventory between storage, picking, and shipping areas while reducing manual handling. Conveyors help maintain orderly workflows and consistent throughput in high‑volume environments. Modular designs allow systems to adapt as operational requirements change, supporting dependable processing and improved efficiency over time.
Sortation systems support accurate and controlled routing of healthcare inventory. Integrated scanning and tracking ensure products are directed to the correct destination while reducing manual handling. Automated sortation helps maintain consistent throughput and orderly workflows in high‑volume environments. Modular designs allow systems to adapt as operational needs change, supporting dependable processing and improved efficiency over time.
Robotic solutions support healthcare operations by automating repetitive handling tasks with consistent accuracy. Robotics reduce manual touches and help maintain reliable workflows across high‑volume environments. Integrated with existing systems, robots operate alongside people to support dependable processing. Scalable robotic solutions allow healthcare operations to adapt as demand and inventory requirements change while maintaining operational stability.
Goods‑to‑person workstations support accurate and efficient processing of healthcare inventory. Items are delivered directly to workstations, reducing manual handling and improving consistency. Intelligent software coordinates tasks in real time, helping maintain orderly workflows and dependable throughput. Modular workstation designs adapt as volumes and operational requirements change, supporting reliable performance in high‑volume healthcare environments.
How Dematic works in the real world
It is critical to select the right supplier - one that will be a trusted partner throughout the entire process.
As a company that’s led innovation in Supply Chain for more than 200 years, Dematic provides the widest range of solutions and the expertise to build the solution you need for complete control and visibility over your operation.
Our solutions are tailored to your business challenges. Using standardised sub-systems and industry-leading insight and expertise, Dematic provides world-class integrated hardware, software, and support to help you empower people, optimise space, drive growth and improve efficiency.
With Dematic, you can grow your business to compete locally, retain customer loyalty, and deliver with speed and accuracy on a global scale.