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Streamlining Medication Supply Chain Operations through Automation

Swisslog Healthcare: Streamlining Medication Supply Chain Operations through Automation

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Stephan Sonderegger, CEO, Swisslog HealthcareStephan Sonderegger, CEO, Swisslog Healthcare
Having an effective supply chain strategy that drives down costs, improves patient outcomes, and supports high-margin services is an imperative and a significant competitive advantage for any healthcare organization. Supply chain costs, which include the true cost of procurement, storage space, and utilities constitute up to 50 percent of most hospital budgets. Today, dramatic changes in the continuum of care are putting downward pressure on healthcare institutions to cut these costs and increase revenues to stay in business. Driven to thwart such challenges, Swisslog Healthcare delivers end-to-end automated material transport, medication management, and supply chain management solutions that increase efficiency and enhance the patient experience in health systems. “Our vision is to lead change for better care. We focus on empowering the medication supply chain by transforming workflows,” says Stephan Sonderegger, CEO of Swisslog Healthcare. To support the increasing growth of health systems and efforts to streamline and standardize processes across hospital networks, the company recently introduced consolidated service center (CSC) solutions. “A CSC is like a primary distribution point for healthcare resources—from med/ surg supplies to medication,” says Sonderegger. A cost-cutting strategy, consolidation and self-distribution enables health systems to simplify, streamline, and centralize supply chain and pharmacy workflows, resulting in improved operational efficiency.

The company supports medication and med/surg supply chain management in a CSC through a portfolio of innovative solutions which include inventory and warehouse management software, robotic packaging and dispensing systems as well as automated goods-to-person storage solutions. Within a hospital, automated solutions comprising pneumatic tube systems and autonomous service robots assist in movement and distribution of materials like medications, blood samples, and hazardous materials across the hospital. This results in enhanced workflow processes and improved turnaround times.


We understand the pain points of medication supply chain management when it comes to costs, flexibility, and quality, and accordingly develop our solutions

Staff can now spend more time with patients, focusing on better care delivery. In addition, Swisslog’s fully automated modular storage and retrieval system for hospital pharmacies helps in automating the picking, packing, labeling, and storage of medications and supplies, thereby eliminating picking errors and creating efficient pharmacy workflows. “Fully automated goods storage, retrieval, and delivery create system-wide connectivity, giving better visibility into the value and location of inventory,” explains Sonderegger. They also handle incoming and outgoing orders of medications with KLAS-leading inventory management software, accurately managing drug inventory, decreasing carrying costs, and reducing waste to improve the operational health of the pharmacy, ultimately ensuring that the right drug reaches the right patient. Swisslog Healthcare solutions easily interface with automation and third-party software, thereby connecting the supply chain to patient delivery.

Moving ahead, Sonderegger states that the company’s long-standing success, constant growth, and ability to provide best-in-class solutions is driven by their decades of deep domain expertise and highly-dedicated workforce. “We believe we are the leading company in the healthcare landscape that has strong core competence and are familiar with the know-how around supply chain, warehouse management, and logistics,” he expresses. “We understand the pain points of supply chain management when it comes to costs, flexibility, and quality, and accordingly develop our solutions.”

Since 2015, Swisslog Healthcare has been a member of the KUKA Group, a leading global supplier of intelligent automation solutions. “This strong strategic partnership strengthens our position as a leading innovator,” adds Sonderegger. Swisslog also has a strong global footprint that spans the U.S., European, Chinese, and Asian markets. Forging ahead, Swisslog Healthcare plans on introducing new software to enhance its supply chain automation. They are also working on launching service robots that will navigate hallways and elevators around the clock, delivering medications, lab samples, and other critical items. “We have also invested in companies like PipelineRx and are collectively working on creating solutions that drive medication adherence,” winds up Sonderegger.

Top 10 Supply Chain Management Solution Companies - 2020

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Swisslog Healthcare

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Stephan Sonderegger, CEO, Swisslog Healthcare

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Swisslog Healthcare provides integrated automation and medication supply chain solutions to create efficient workflows across the continuum of care. It assists health providers in treating patients. Integrating transport and pharmacy automation, value-added services, and intelligent software, Swisslog Healthcare enables healthcare providers to respond to patient’s needs quickly and with greater accuracy. The company minimizes many sources of operational waste, so providers achieve higher levels of productivity to impact the well-being of patients in positive ways.

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Swisslog names Jens Schmale as the new CEO

Antonio Trioschi, the current CEO of Swisslog, has announced his intention to retire at the end of the year, prompting this change in leadership. Jens Schmale is next in line for Swisslog CEO as Antonio Trioschi announces upcoming retirement. Giulia Colombi to lead the EMEA region.
Dubai, UAE – Swisslog, a member of the KUKA Group, is pleased to introduce Jens Schmale as its next CEO, effective 1 January 2024. Jens is currently CEO of Swisslog EMEA and brings a wealth of experience in the logistics sector to his new role.
Jens, 49, joined Swisslog in 2020 where he was responsible for the company’s AutoStore business unit until he took on the role of CEO of Swisslog EMEA in September 2021. Before Swisslog, he held several senior leadership positions with leading logistics providers.
Antonio Trioschi, the current CEO of Swisslog, has announced his intention to retire at the end of the year, prompting this change in leadership. Antonio leaves behind a legacy of accomplishments, including the orchestration of transformative initiatives that fuelled business growth, financial improvement, and innovation at customer level.
KUKA CEO, Peter Mohnen trusts Jens will build on the achievements of his predecessor. “I want to extend my profound appreciation to Antonio for his outstanding leadership and dedication. Under his leadership, Swisslog has achieved incredible milestones for its customers. Jens has demonstrated his leadership expertise as the CEO of Swisslog EMEA and is well-equipped to build on this strong foundation and usher in a new chapter of success.”
As the new Chief Executive Officer of Swisslog, Jens' primary strategic focus will be on enhancing the customer experience and strengthening the company's relationships with its clients and partners. “I am excited to steer Swisslog on the path to growth and seize opportunities to exceed customer expectations,” Jens shares. “I will also be concentrating on ensuring Swisslog remains a great place to work by fostering stronger collaboration and, ultimately, creating added value for our customers.”
Giulia Colombi, 38, will be taking over as the leader of Swisslog EMEA. Giulia has experience across various business areas, working closely with customers and opening new markets. She began her career at Swisslog as a Market Segment Sales Manager before leading the Design and Consulting team, and more recently, transforming this into the Design and Engineering department.
Jens has full confidence in Giulia as the successor for his current role. “Giulia will make an excellent leader of the Swisslog EMEA region. I am confident that she will play an important part in driving the continued growth and success of Swisslog within the EMEA region.”

With a focus on continued growth, Swisslog names new president and CEO of Americas region

Global logistics automation partner, Swisslog has announced Sean Wallingford as President and CEO of Swisslog Americas.
Newport – 3:40 PM
Swisslog, a leading provider of top-tier warehouse automation and software solutions, has appointed Sean Wallingford as the new President and CEO of Swisslog Logistics, Inc. Sean's arrival marks a pivotal moment for the company as it seeks to capitalize on additional growth opportunities in the Americas and fortify its market presence in the region.
Sean joins Swisslog from Vanderlande Industries, where he served as President of Warehouse Solutions for North America. During his tenure, he spearheaded robust growth initiatives and enhanced capabilities, with a particular emphasis on the North American market. He also played a key role in shaping the global warehouse software strategy. Prior to his time at Vanderlande Industries, Sean spent close to a decade at Honeywell Intelligrated, where he held various leadership positions. In his most recent role as Vice President of Software Product Management, Sean oversaw the software strategy and solutions, including Connected DC Software solutions, driving synergies across diverse offerings.
Expressing his vision for Swisslog's growth trajectory in the Americas, Sean emphasized three key areas of opportunity. First, he highlighted the potential of integrated solutions, such as robot-based applications like the ACPaQ mixed case palletizer. Second, he underscored the significance of standardized ASRS applications, including solutions like CarryPick order picking and AutoStore. Lastly, he emphasized the importance of intelligent software, citing Swisslog's SynQ management software as a prime example.
Sean views SynQ management software as instrumental in driving Swisslog's ongoing success and expansion. SynQ optimizes equipment flow to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy while orchestrating multiple systems seamlessly. By equipping warehouse automation and IT systems with synchronized intelligence, SynQ empowers organizations to boost efficiency, productivity, and adaptability to evolving market demands.