MENU Abbott The Challenge: Delivery of a standard WMS solution to meet the specific requirements of the Distribution Centre (DC) Delivering a validatable solution that meets all the GxP regulatory demands Post delivery premium support service Introduction As part of a global initiative Abbott wanted to reengineer its worldwide supply chain. Central to this was the building of a new state of the art Distribution Centre (DC) in Breda, The Netherlands, providing direct distribution to end customers in the UK and Northern/Central Europe, and distribution to other regional hubs elsewhere. This DC was to be a state of the art facility, able to meet the exacting demands of the pharmaceutical regulators and also to provide an opportunity to allow Abbot to truly optimise its supply chain. Why DAI? DAI, as experts in both the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector and supply chain systems were initially brought on board to provide consultancy on the overall system architecture and IT Project Management to address gaps in Abbott’s own inhouse capabilities. However as the project progressed and issues occurred with the original solution providers, the scope of DAI’s involvement was broadened, with DAI delivering the Matflo Health variant from their Matflo supply chain product suite. Challenges Since the Breda site is being used to distribute pharmaceutical products, it needs to comply with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) regulations. Matflo Health contains all the functionality needed for this. In addition extensive testing, over and above that which would normally be required for a standard Matflo deployment, was performed, to meet the extra validation requirements as demanded by Abbott’s own procedures and the external regulators. Solution DAI deployed Matflo Health onto the site, integrating downwards into the material handling equipment, and upwards, through a messaging hub, also implemented by DAI. Using IBM Websphere messaging hub technology, Matflo was integrated into a Transport Management System and the Abbott affiliate Order Management Systems, based on both SAP and BPCS ERP platforms. Matflo Health meets the GxP regulatory requirements through a combination of specific functionality, quality processes and the subsequent management of information collected during site operation. It provides full lot management, support for Cold Chain operations, secure handling of controlled drugs, returns management and quality processes. It also provides all the security and integrity features needed for compliance with 21CFR Part 11. The Result The successful delivery of one of the most advanced DC operations of its kind. The site covers an area of 18,000 m² and has a storage capacity of 28,000 pallets. Matflo Health provides a highly effective tool for controlling site operations. It plans, manages and controls the storage, picking, packing and despatch of pallets, boxes and units, mainly through automation, of a full range of Pharmaceutical and nutritional products, from ambient, chilled and frozen temperature zones, to deliver an efficient and high quality site operation. Download Case Study Careers Do you have strong problem-solving and analytical abilities? Are you a team player? Are you better than the crowd? > More Info Contact Us DAI (Digital Applications International) Email Us +44 (0)20 7292 7500 Download Brochure Name * Email * Area of interest * Digital Supply Chain Matflo in Oil and Gas Matflo Health About Us Our DAI Our History Quality Location Solutions Automation Supply Chain Real Time Information If you are an ambitious company looking to implement the best solutions, striving for operational advantage and/or regulatory compliance, then speak to us Aberdeen 3 Kingshill Park, Venture Drive, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6FL United Kingdom Basel Clarastrasse 15, Postfach CH-4005 Basel Switzerland London 18 Bedford Row, London, WC1R 4EQ United Kingdom Manchester Milan Court, Bird Hall Lane, Stockport, SK3 0WZ United Kingdom Shanghai Unit 2316, 5 Corporate Avenue, 150 Hubin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010 China Copyright © 2020 Digital Applications International Limited. Home Contact Us Careers Make an Enquiry Privacy Notice Recruitment Privacy Notice