ALPS-SGH MMD Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) & Pick To Light System (PTL)
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To improve order picking turnaround time, picking efficiency, and supplies accuracy using automation. Enhanced logistics management reduces costs and supports healthcare sustainability initiatives.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Technology, Quality Improvement, Job Effectiveness, Operational Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Build Environment, Space Planning, Inventory Space Management, Digitalisation, Automation, Operational Intelligence, Workflow Redesign
About this Content
Aims
To improve order picking turnaround time, picking efficiency, and supplies accuracy using automation.
Background
Manual picking caused delays, inefficiencies, and errors in supply chain processes.
Methods
Introduced ASRS for small items, PTL for medium orders, and bulk picking system with enhanced layout.
Results
Increased picking efficiency by 35%, reduced errors by 50%, and achieved better space utilization.
Conclusion
Enhanced logistics management reduces costs and supports healthcare sustainability initiatives.
Lessons Learnt
Automation improves efficiency and accuracy in warehouse operations.
Additional Information
SHM 2021 Shortlisted Project
Keywords
Warehouse Automation, Supply Chain Efficiency
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital, Agency of Logistics and Procurement Services |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Rosli Bin Boedjang |
Project Member(s) | Not Available |
Connect with this contributor!
Rosli Bin Boedjang - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_569_ALPS_SHM_2021_ALPS_SGH_MMD_Automated_Storage_n_Retrieval_System_n_Pick_To_Light_System.pdf