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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Lotus Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

International Pharmaceutical Group
Features
Two Rotary Automated Storage Systems and Two Vertical Automated Storage Systems to Improve Pharmaceutical Material Management Efficiency
Suitable for classified storage of pharmaceuticals, documents, and raw materials
Tray-based storage units for more flexible classification and management
Enclosed storage space to reduce the impact of the external environment
Verified temperature and humidity consistency to meet pharmaceutical storage requirements
Storage height of over 7 meters to make full use of the 8-meter site height
Goods-to-person operation to eliminate the risks of retrieving items from high places
Reduced material reshuffling and searching time to improve inbound and outbound efficiency
Computerized material management to enhance traceability and search efficiency

Description

This project features an automated storage system implementation for Lotus Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., an international pharmaceutical group. The solution includes two 7.5-meter rotary automated storage systems with a single-load capacity of 200 kg, as well as two 7-meter vertical automated storage systems with a single-load capacity of 300 kg. The systems are mainly used for the classified storage and management of pharmaceuticals, documents, raw materials, and laboratory materials.

Before the upgrade, pharmaceuticals, documents, and raw materials were placed on pallets and stored on heavy-duty racks. This often resulted in inefficient space utilization, reliance on forklifts for retrieving materials stored at higher levels, time-consuming material reshuffling, and difficulty in separating and managing smaller items.

Based on the site’s 8-meter height condition and the storage requirements of the pharmaceutical plant, JY STE Technology introduced an integrated solution combining rotary and vertical automated storage systems. The solution was designed to improve material classification, storage and retrieval efficiency, and preservation quality.

After implementation, materials can be managed in a more organized manner through trays and plastic bins. Operators only need to retrieve items from the access opening, eliminating the need to use forklifts for high-level storage access. In addition, the enclosed storage design helps reduce exposure to sunlight and dust. Combined with verified temperature and humidity consistency, the system provides a smarter and more suitable storage environment for pharmaceuticals and laboratory materials.
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PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE CASE STUDY

Lotus Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | International Pharmaceutical Group
Two 7.5 m 200 kg Rotary Storage Systems + Two 7 m 300 kg Vertical Lift Storage Systems

This project involved the implementation of four automated storage systems for Lotus Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a fast-growing specialty pharmaceutical company in Asia with a broad portfolio spanning oncology, central nervous system, women’s health, cardiovascular and weight-management medicines. Because pharmaceutical development involves a wide variety of drugs, raw materials, documents and experimental samples, clear and traceable material management is essential. Based on the client’s 8 m facility height and storage requirements, JY STE installed two 7.5 m rotary storage systems with a 200 kg load capacity and two 7 m vertical lift storage systems with a 300 kg load capacity. The solution improves material classification, retrieval efficiency, vertical space utilisation and enclosed storage management.

2 Units
7.5 m Rotary Systems, 200 kg
2 Units
7 m Vertical Lift Systems, 300 kg
8 m
Facility Height
Stable Conditions
Suitable for Pharmaceutical Storage
PROJECT OVERVIEW

Project Overview

Lotus Pharmaceutical manages a wide range of medicines, documents, raw materials and experimental materials. Previously, these items were stored on pallets and heavy-duty racks, resulting in limited space utilisation. Materials stored at higher levels required a forklift, while stacked items had to be moved and searched manually, making retrieval slow and classification difficult. After the automated storage systems were introduced, medicines, raw materials and related items could be organised on trays and separated in plastic bins. Operators now retrieve materials directly from the access opening without using a forklift, even when the items are stored at a height of 7 m. The client also verified that the temperature and humidity inside the storage systems remained consistent with the surrounding environment and that the equipment itself did not generate heat, making the solution suitable for pharmaceutical storage.

Client
Lotus Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Application
Medicines / Documents / Raw Materials
Rotary System
7.5 m, 200 kg × 2
Vertical Lift System
7 m, 300 kg × 2

1. Company Background: Managing a Diverse Pharmaceutical Portfolio

Lotus Pharmaceutical is one of Asia’s fast-growing specialty pharmaceutical companies, with a broad portfolio covering oncology, central nervous system, women’s health, cardiovascular and weight-management medicines.

The wide variety of pharmaceutical products makes clear management of experimental materials, raw materials, documents and related medicines particularly important during product development. Conventional pallet and heavy-duty rack storage can lead to inefficient use of space, slow retrieval, difficult classification and dependence on forklifts for high-level access.

JY STE provided an integrated configuration combining rotary storage systems and vertical lift storage systems. The enclosed equipment enables medicines, documents, raw materials and experimental materials to be classified, separated and managed through a computerised storage process.

2. Client Requirements and Site Conditions

01

Storage of Medicines, Documents and Raw Materials

Provide appropriate storage and systematic classification for medicines, documents, raw materials and experimental materials.

02

Bin and Tray Classification

Store medicines and raw materials in storage bins, then organise them further using trays and plastic containers.

03

Consistent Temperature and Humidity

Maintain temperature and humidity conditions consistent with the surrounding environment. The storage equipment must not generate heat and must be suitable for pharmaceutical materials.

04

8 m Facility Height

 

Configure 7.5 m rotary systems and 7 m vertical lift systems within the available 8 m facility height.

3. Equipment Configuration: Integrated Rotary and Vertical Lift Storage

Rotary Storage

7.5 m 200 kg Rotary Storage System × 2

Two rotary storage systems were installed for the classified storage and management of medicines, documents, raw materials and experimental materials.

Vertical Lift Storage

7 m 300 kg Vertical Lift Storage System × 2

Two vertical lift storage systems were installed to utilise vertical space and deliver stored materials directly to the access opening.

Enclosed Storage

Protection from Sunlight and Dust

 

Materials are stored inside enclosed automated storage systems, reducing exposure to sunlight, dust and other external environmental factors.

BEFORE / AFTER

Key Differences Before and After Implementation

The storage process was upgraded from pallet racks, forklift-assisted access and manual searching to tray classification, plastic-bin separation, access-opening retrieval and enclosed computerised management.

Before | Pallet Racks and Stacked Storage

Before implementation, medicines, documents and raw materials were mainly stored on pallets placed on heavy-duty racks. This arrangement did not use the available space efficiently. Materials stored at higher levels required a forklift, while stacked items had to be moved repeatedly during retrieval, resulting in slow and inefficient operations.

  • Medicines, documents and raw materials stored on pallets and heavy-duty racks
  • Available facility height was not used efficiently
  • A forklift was required to retrieve materials from higher storage levels
  • Stacked materials had to be moved during retrieval, increasing search time
  • Heavy-duty racks made it difficult to separate and manage small items
  • The broad range of medicines and experimental materials increased classification and identification complexity

After | Classified Management Across Four Automated Storage Systems

After implementation, trays became the primary storage units, while plastic containers provided additional separation for samples and small materials. Operators only need to work at the access opening. Even materials stored at a height of 7 m can be retrieved without a forklift, significantly improving retrieval efficiency and inventory organisation.

  • Trays serve as the storage units and support systematic classification
  • Samples are stored in plastic containers for separated management
  • Operators retrieve materials directly from the access opening
  • Materials stored at a height of 7 m can be accessed without a forklift
  • Materials can be classified, separated and managed through a computerised system
  • Faster retrieval reduces manual searching and material handling time
  • Enclosed storage protects materials from sunlight and dust
  • The client verified consistent temperature and humidity inside and outside the systems, and the equipment itself does not generate heat

4. Storage Management Challenges Before Implementation

01

Inefficient Use of Space

 

Pallet storage combined with heavy-duty racks could not effectively utilise the available 8 m facility height.

02

Forklift Required for High-Level Access

Retrieving materials from higher rack levels required a forklift, reducing day-to-day retrieval efficiency.

03

Time-Consuming Search Process

Stacked materials often had to be moved and searched manually, increasing operating time and reducing efficiency.

04

Difficult Separation of Small Materials

Heavy-duty racks were not suitable for detailed separation of medicines, raw materials and experimental samples.

5. Solution: Four Automated Storage Systems for Pharmaceutical and Experimental Materials

Based on the facility height, pharmaceutical storage conditions and material-classification requirements, JY STE installed two 7.5 m rotary storage systems with a 200 kg load capacity and two 7 m vertical lift storage systems with a 300 kg load capacity. Trays are used as the primary storage units, allowing medicines, documents, raw materials and experimental materials to be organised by category. Samples and smaller items can be placed in plastic containers for further separation. Operators retrieve materials directly from the access opening, reducing dependence on forklifts for high-level storage. The enclosed design limits exposure to sunlight and dust. The client also verified that temperature and humidity remained consistent with the surrounding environment and that the equipment itself did not generate heat.

Tray-Based Classification

Trays serve as the primary storage units for classifying medicines, documents, raw materials and experimental materials.

Plastic-Bin Separation

Samples and small materials can be stored in plastic containers for more precise separation and faster retrieval.

Goods-to-Person Retrieval

Operators work directly at the access opening, eliminating the need for a forklift even when materials are stored at higher levels.

Enclosed Pharmaceutical Storage

The enclosed storage environment reduces exposure to sunlight, dust and open-area contamination.

6. Improvements After Implementation

Improved Space Utilisation

The 7.5 m and 7 m systems make effective use of the available 8 m facility height.

Reduced High-Level Retrieval Risk

Materials are delivered to the access opening, eliminating forklift-assisted retrieval from higher storage levels.

Faster Material Retrieval

Computerised classification and separation reduce the time spent moving and searching through stacked materials.

More Precise Small-Item Management

The combination of trays and plastic containers supports detailed separation of medicines, raw materials and experimental samples.

Suitable Pharmaceutical Storage Conditions

The client verified consistent temperature and humidity inside and outside the systems, while the equipment itself does not generate heat.

Reduced Environmental Exposure

Enclosed storage reduces the effects of sunlight and dust on stored materials.

 
PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE VALUE

7. Upgrading Pharmaceutical and Experimental Material Storage

Pharmaceutical manufacturers require clear classification of medicines, raw materials, documents and experimental materials, together with efficient retrieval, safer access to high-level storage and protection from unnecessary environmental exposure. By installing two 7.5 m 200 kg rotary storage systems and two 7 m 300 kg vertical lift storage systems, this project replaced pallet-based and heavy-rack storage with tray classification, plastic-bin separation, access-opening retrieval, enclosed storage and computerised management. The result is a more efficient and clearly organised automated storage solution suited to pharmaceutical operations.

Four Systems

Two rotary systems and two vertical lift systems support the classified storage of different materials.

Goods-to-Person

Materials are delivered to the access opening, reducing high-level access and forklift requirements.

Enclosed Storage

The enclosed design reduces exposure to sunlight and dust, while the equipment itself does not generate heat.

BENEFITS

Summary of Benefits

Improved Classification

 

Tray and plastic-bin separation provides clearer organisation of medicines, raw materials and experimental materials.

Shorter Retrieval Time

 

Operators retrieve materials at the access opening, reducing manual searching and forklift handling.

Better Use of Vertical Space
 

The 7.5 m and 7 m systems make full use of the available 8 m facility height.

Suitable for Pharmaceutical Operations

Temperature and humidity remain consistent with the surrounding environment, and the storage equipment does not generate heat.

Applicable Industries and Storage Applications

Pharmaceutical Industry Pharmaceutical Storage Management Document and Raw Material Storage 7.5 m Rotary Storage System 7 m Vertical Lift Storage System Tray-Based Classification Plastic-Bin Separation Enclosed Automated Storage
JYSTE SMART STORAGE SOLUTION

Need to Improve the Storage and Classification of Medicines, Documents and Raw Materials?

JY STE provides integrated rotary storage, vertical lift storage and pharmaceutical material-management solutions based on material types, load capacity, facility height, temperature and humidity requirements, tray classification, plastic-bin separation and access-opening operations.

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