Extrafarma

Extrafarma is a pharmaceutical distribution and trade company with more than 400 stores in Brazil, and is one of the largest and most important pharmaceutical distributors in the country.

Location: Brazil

Industry: Chemical & Pharmaceuticals, Retail & E-Commerce

Challenges:

The number of stores has doubled in the last five years and Extrafarma started an aggressive strategic growth plan after being acquired by Grupo Ultra. They were also looking for:

Greater stock accuracy and speed in operating CDs

Solutions Implemented:

Extrafarma needed a system with high stability, since their current one was becoming obsolete and would not be able to handle the company's expansion and increase in the volume. Therefore, Extrafarma implemented:

Körber Warehouse Advantage

Benefits:

The benefits of this initiative included:

Increased stock accuracy
Increased productivity in all warehouse operations
Optimization of the storage route and the occupation of the pallet trucks
Total traceability of items on the CD
Greater batch control

Related Solutions

Warehouse Management

Quickly and efficiently track everything entering, being managed in and leaving your distribution center.

Software Consulting & Implementation

Körber provides a full range of high-level services to enhance both the efficacy and efficiency of your systems and the staff responsible for them, supporting your company’s supply chain from end to end.

System Integration & Automation

Manufacturing and distribution organizations know that automation can improve efficiencies, maximize space and increase productivity across their supply chains.

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