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2011 Annual Report - Lifetime PartnershipBuilding long-term partnerships is a cornerstone of Swisslog’s business philosophy. In order to establish such “lifetime partnerships”, lasting for decades, trust is vital – and trust can only be gained through expertise and performance. By this we mean comprehensive knowledge of the industry, careful analysis of customer needs, clever concepts, proven technologies and high-performance solutions, among others. These lifetime partnerships with our customers are the central theme of the Swisslog 2011 Annual Report – as illustrated by three examples. |
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Swisslog GroupSwisslog is a leading supplier of integrated solutions for logistics automation. The company focuses on intra-company logistics solutions for hospitals and automated, complex distribution centers, including the implementation of own technology and software. |
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Healthcare SolutionsThe Healthcare Solutions division provides a comprehensive offering of solutions for hospital logistics automation. The Automated Materials Transport Systems ensure the automated transport of basic supplies, medication and specimens while the Automated Drug Management Systems optimize the logistics processes in drugs management. The systems generate high benefits, in particular by improving operating efficiency and patient safety. |
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Warehouse and Distribution SolutionsThe Warehouse & Distribution Solutions division serves its customers from project conception and realization right through to providing on-site support for complex, high-performance distribution centers and warehouses. The division’s core markets are the wholesale and retail trade, the food, beverage and consumer goods sector, and the pharmaceutical industry. In most of these industries, logistics account for a sizeable portion of the investment and operating costs. |
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