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Productivity, Picking and Space Gains for Stryker

Global leader in the orthopaedic market and advanced medical technology, Stryker has increased productivity, achieved quicker picking times and gained back valuable space thanks to SSI Schaefer.

Approached at IMHX 2007, SSI Schaefer were invited by Stryker to provide a better storage solution to house all medical parts within its distribution centre in Newbury, Berkshire.

Following an on-site visit and a detailed survey of the site and stock, SSI Schaefer came up with an innovative storage solution and recommended the installation of Regal 3000 shelving to support an over-sailing floor. Having beaten off stiff competition, SSI Schaefer won the contract.

Nicky Kennett, Stryker, said: “We gave the contract to SSI Schaefer because of the modular design of the shelving and the detailed planning that was taken in producing the proposal. Their flexible storage solution came under budget and best suited our needs to condense all stock into one location rather than spread out as before.”   

The new shelving houses Stryker’s smaller components below while the over-sailing floor stores the more bulky items above – a perfect solution for Stryker.

The completion of the project has not only given Stryker back valuable, much-needed space but has also resulted in reduced picking times allowing more items to be packed and shipped out the door. Stryker has since recorded some of its highest productivity levels to date.

SSI Schaefer has completed many projects of this type throughout Europe with numerous leading named medical companies. The extensive range of Schaefer storage, order picking and transport containers includes more than 2000 different types, models and sizes, all of which are compatible with Schaefer’s innovative range of racking, shelving and automated systems – the perfect storage combination for all sized medical components.