Healthcare Resource Center
Explore healthcare automation solutions, insights, case studies and more.
In a healthcare landscape of rising operational costs, crippling labor shortages and strict regulatory requirements, the pressure to deliver more with less is intensifying. Our warehouse automation solutions overcome these modern pressures, ensuring critical medications and supplies are always available for patient care. We support the demands of modern healthcare supply chains—from hospital pharmacies to veterinary networks, medical device distributors, dental supply wholesalers and vision care fulfillment.
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Key Technologies
Maximum Performance. Measurable Advantages.
- One Touch Goods In: Items enter the fully automated material flow with a single hand movement.
- Autopickers and AI powered Robot: Ensure an extremely high automation level – 90%+. Reduces staffing needs, increases productivity and measurably lowers operating costs.
- Central Evo Shuttle: Supplies all connected picking stations—with continuous sequencing and consolidation.
- Maximum Storage Density: Optimal vertical space utilization and a compact system architecture.
- Compliance-by-Design: GDP-Serialization and DSCSA-compliant handling with full transparency of batch and expiry-date data.
- Flexible & Scalable: Handles peak loads with ease while remaining efficient at low volumes.
Maximum Performance. Measurable Advantages.
- 10,000-300,000+ order lines/day.
- Up to 200,000 SKUs.
- Energy-efficient shuttles, regenerative lifts.
- Transparent batch and expiry-date data in real time.
- Sequenced, consolidated outbound processes for maximum route efficiency.
Everything in Flow. Everything Under Control.
Cost pressure and labor shortages
90% + automation, minimal training effort
Limited warehouse space
Maximum density & vertical space utilization
Regulatory changes
Compliance-by-Design with adaptable software
Same-day delivery and strict cut-offs
Fast throughput & high peak performance
Sustainable targets
Energy-efficient, regenerative drive systems
Automated Storage & Retrieval ASRS
With KNAPP’s family of 3D, 2D and 1D shuttles, healthcare organizations can maximize vertical space and optimize fulfillment strategies.
Pick-it-Easy Robot
Pick-it-Easy Robots identify optimal grip points and place items gently and accurately. Powered by AI, they get more efficient over time, calculating precise grip points and automatically adapting to new SKUs.
Work Stations
Ergonomic Pick-it-Easy 
Work Stations were designed for demanding healthcare environments, when supporting precision, traceability and repeatability are essential.
Vision Item Check
This vision-based inspection system uses high-speed camera technology to automatically verify order accuracy, product integrity and regulatory compliance.
KiSoft Software
KiSoft All-inOne Software serves as the central intelligence for healthcare distribution, orchestrating all automated and manual processes to ensure efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
Thanks to Vision Item Check, we can now fulfill the legal requirements for tracking medications. That being said, it will also greatly improve our goods-in procedure, enabling it to keep up with our growth.”
Manufacturer Solutions
Benefits
Performance Data
Challenges & Solutions
Key Technologies
Everything in Flow. Everything Under Control.
- Reduction of Manual Work: Minimization of lifting, carrying and forklift movements through end‑to‑end automated carton handling.
- Maximum Storage Density: Significantly higher storage density on the same or even smaller footprint—free up space for new products and growth.
- High Accuracy by Design: Automatic barcode capture replaces manual scanning and sustainably reduces error rates.
- Scalable Performance: 2,500 to 10,000+ cartons/hour—flexible and adaptable to volume, peak loads and future expansion.
- Cost Reduction: Less staff, lower forklift and maintenance costs, higher system availability.
- Broad Product Range: RX, OTC, vault and cold‑chain products from 36°- 46°F (2° - 8°C) can all be handled within one single system without restrictions.
Maximum Performance. Measurable Advantages.
- 2,500-10,000+ cartons/hour.
- Full‑case focus, with a small share of split‑case handling, integratable.
- No SKU restrictions.
- Central cross‑dock with regional distribution.
Everything in Flow. Everything Under Control.
Staffing shortages and rising labor costs
Highly automated handling, minimal personnel
Ergonomics and heavy carton handling
Zero-touch processes with no manual lifting
Space constraints and expanding assortment
Maximum storage density with a minimal footprint
High error costs due to manual processes
Automated barcode capture and end-to-end system logic
High forklift and maintenance effort
Forklift-free, low-maintenance conveyor and storage systems
Volatile volumes and growth
Modular, scalable performance and layout concept
Automated Storage & Retrieval ASRS
With KNAPP’s family of 3D, 2D and 1D shuttles, healthcare organizations can maximize vertical space and optimize fulfillment strategies.
Pick-it-Easy Robot
Pick-it-Easy Robots identify optimal grip points and place items gently and accurately. Powered by AI, they get more efficient over time, calculating precise grip points and automatically adapting to new SKUs.
Work Stations
Ergonomic Pick-it-Easy Work Stations were designed for demanding healthcare environments, when supporting precision, traceability and repeatability are essential.
Vision Item Check
This vision-based inspection system uses high-speed camera technology to automatically verify order accuracy, product integrity and regulatory compliance.
KiSoft Software
KiSoft All-inOne Software serves as the central intelligence for healthcare distribution, orchestrating all automated and manual processes to ensure efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
Hear From Our Customers
Awarded as Best Product 2025!
KNAPP’s newest intelligent storage robot, AeroBot, was named the year’s “Best Product of 2025” at LogiMAT. With its innovative functions and outstanding quality, KNAPP has once again set the gold standard in warehouse logistics.
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Insights
Pharmacy Service & Support (PSS)
A Trends Report Service and support requirements for pharmacy have changed. PSS should no longer be relegated to the technical realm. Spare part supply, repairs,…
Mitigate Rising Costs
Maximizing profit by minimizing cost. Price hikes for drugs, labor and real estate. Compliance with new regulatory requirements. Macroeconomic conditions. A major pharmaceutical wholesaler fights…
Executive Perspectives on the Future of Logistics
Some of the world’s biggest and best supply chains are winning with low-touch logistics from KNAPP. A bold vision for the future is helping the…
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KiSoft & SAP® Software Solutions
KiSoft & SAP® Software Solutions
Uniting WMS, WES & WCS into a single, intelligent solution
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Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
The largest portfolio of Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
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Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
Smart, adaptable solutions for internal warehouse transport
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Robotics, Picking & Palletizing
Robotics, Picking & Palletizing
Picking and palletizing systems powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning
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Work Stations & Paperless Picking
Work Stations & Paperless Picking
Ergonomic Work Stations and cutting-edge picking solutions
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Conveying & Handling
Sortation Systems
Sortation Systems
Efficiently and accurately sorting and directing goods to the correct destination
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Quality Assurance & Master Data
Quality Assurance & Master Data
Process, inspect and visually capture essential product attributes in seconds
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Healthcare & Pharmacy Solutions
White Paper:
The Connected Warehouse
Integrating Automation Software, Systems and Services for End-to-End Orchestration
Meet Your Value Chain Tech Partners
Michael Hahn
SENIOR SALES MANAGER, RETAIL PHARMACY
As Senior Sales Manager in the healthcare and pharmacy sectors, Michael has more than 20 years of experience working in warehouse automation solutions. He has implemented projects with several of the largest healthcare companies in the industry.
Michael Wurm
PRINCIPAL SALES CONSULTANT
As a Principal Sales Consultant, Michael Wurm specializes in delivering sophisticated supply chain solutions. Drawing on extensive experience in logistics, he works with clients to optimize their operations through strategic network design, automated solutions, and flawless implementation. His deep understanding of the food and healthcare sectors, allows him to develop tailored strategies that drive efficiency, increase profitability, and enhance overall customer satisfaction.
Tommy Bowman
SYSTEM SALES MANAGER, HEALTHCARE
As a System Sales Manager at KNAPP, Tommy specializes in the healthcare and manufacturing sectors. With a background in engineering, he is skilled at analyzing highly technical challenges and developing tailored automation solutions to meet customer needs. Tommy is comfortable digging into even highly technical challenges.