Grifols: Innovative warehouse solution.

Two high-tech warehouses for healthcare giant Grifols.

Grifols is a Spanish pharmaceutical company that exports products around the globe. Together with Jungheinrich, the healthcare giant created a high-tech warehouse solution in Dublin that accommodates a temperature range of +5 to -35 degrees to safely store & transport vital blood plasma products.

Challenges

Demanding requirements in terms of storage technology and safety for sensitive blood plasma and medical products.
Integration of the automated logistics processes into Grifols' own IT system.
Requirement to manage extreme conditions and the complex implementation of the entire warehouse.
Rapid storage and efficient retrieval of sensitive and valuable medical products.

Solutions

Delivered end-to-end project requirements, day-to-day operations, maintenance, service and support - all from one source.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) implemented that reaches a room height of up to 26 metres.
Reliable Conveyor System installed to safely process up to 3,000 pallets with highly sensitive plasma products.
Jungheinrich Warehouse Control System (WCS) deployed to control transport and safe storage of medical products.
Efficient VNA trucks delivered for use in narrow aisle warehouse.

Benefits

Benchmark in pharmaceutical warehousing - with Jungheinrich as a single source provider.
Significant improvement in turnaround speeds thanks to highly efficient processes.
Maximum transparency with the help of the Jungheinrich Warehouse Control System.
Jungheinrich regularly provides training for new employees to ensure downtimes are kept to a minimum.

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Automated storage/retrieval systems

Greater performance, flexibility and sustainability: Find out how you can benefit from safe and efficient goods and material flows with an automated warehouse.

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Intelligently connected

Software/IT-systems

Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT) for your warehouse: Jungheinrich WMS and our own middleware ensure ideal processes.

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Indispensable aids

Very narrow aisle truck

With our high rack stackers, you can easily handle entire pallets or individual items. Find out which is the right model for your warehouse.

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Storage Systems

Are you looking for complete solutions for your warehouse, including everything from racking to truck systems? We offer the full package – from a single source.

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Everything from a single source

Systems

Forward-thinking intralogistics: To ensure your current and future success, we offer not only individual products, but also complete logistics systems.

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Industrial Service & Repair

Logistics systems

From project planning and implementation to service and support by our service engineers. We get it done!

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Grifols: Solution Summary

Highly efficient processes

High-tech warehouse which is especially designed for the safe storage and retrieval of blood plasma.

Future-proof technology

Long-term warehouse strategy that is based on intelligent technologies and customised solutions.

24/7 service and support.

Maximum service and support availability for Grifols.

Increased productivity

Outstanding logistics for rapid storage and efficient retrieval of valuable and sensitive medical products.

Albert Grifols

CEO

“Jungheinrich has proved that it is able to implement major projects of this nature perfectly and on time.”

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