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ROSSMANN

The everything anytime machine

The challenge

Rossmann, a leading drugstore chain, aimed to enhance the distribution capacity in its central warehouse while leveraging existing infrastructure. This happened amid several challenges including a wide array of products, strong seasonality and energy efficiency concerns:

  • Expanding the distribution capacity in the existing plant to support the growing number of products
  • 18,000 products to be distributed to more than 2,200 stores in Germany
  • Demand for safe and reliable conveyance of hazardous or fragile goods
  • Requirement to reduce energy usage and boost sustainability

 

The solution

The Interroll Modular Pallet Platform (MPP), capable of handling loads up to 1,500 kilograms, was seamlessly integrated into Rossmann’s material-flow system to run in perfect harmony with the Interroll Modular Conveyor Platform (MCP). The MPP, with a tailored combination of pallet conveyor modules and specialized conveyors such as transfers, lifts, and turntables, proved to be the optimal and future-proof solution for arriving pallets and managing the order picking area in Rossmann’s central warehouse. In addition, the utilization of 48-volt RollerDrive technology to power the MPP enables zero-pressure accumulation, ensuring the safe conveyance of even hazardous or fragile goods.

Applications:
Pick, Convey, Sort
Country:
Germany
Industry:
Storage & Distribution
System Integrator:
BSS Bohnenberg

Products/Solutions used

Added value for Rossmann

Rossmann experienced significant improvements in its operations while substantially reducing total operating costs:

  • Nine hundred meters of Interroll MPP, conveying more than 30,000 boxes daily
  • Increased output by 3,000 packages per day, representing a 10 percent boost
  • Total operating costs reduced substantially
  • Achieved safe and efficient conveyance of goods, including hazardous and fragile items
  • Improved energy efficiency through zero-pressure accumulation and low-voltage conveyors
  • Upgraded the plant seamlessly during full operation, minimizing disruption
Output increase
Cost reduction
Energy efficiency
Safe conveyance

About Rossmann

Founded in 1972 by Dirk Rossmann and headquartered in Burgwedel near Hannover, Germany, Rossmann is one of Europe’s largest drugstore chains with 4,500 stores across Europe.

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