Since 2000, 36.6 has been the leading pharmacy distributor in Russia, responsible for importing 40% of the total volume of pharmacy products into the Russian Federation (2015).

36.6

Industry:

Pharmaceutical distribution

Function:

National Automated Pharmaceutical Distribution Center

Space:

30,000 m2

Occupancy:

Long-term lease

Corporate HQ:

36.6 strength is in pharmacy distribution, but through Radius' existing infrastructure & community at South Gate, 36.6 created an entirely new business line at South Gate in wholesale pharmacy fulfillment.

Customer Challenge

36.6 is a player in retail pharmacy in Russia - but through Radius' contacts & existing infrastructure & community at South Gate, decided to create a new business line in wholesale pharmacy fulfillment
A hi-tech Centre that eliminates manual sorting in favor of automated pick & pack in a customised building
Incorporation of a unique loading environment for transportation of refrigerated pharmaceuticals using minivan vehicles
Santen seeking to serve 36.6 pharmacy through retail fulfillment, and build a new national distribution network through wholesale fulfillment

Radius Group Solution

During the recent financial crisis Radius partnered with 36.6 to create a new business line (wholesale pharmaceutical fulfillment)
Radius delivered 10k m2 of specialized retail fulfillment automation, and 20k m2 of wholesale fulfillment automation
Incorporated Russia’s GMP requirements for pharmaceutical operations. E.g. temperature control zoning, machinery configurations and utility connections
Custom loading ramps to accommodate small delivery vans for small pharmacy retail fulfillment & van parking area with electrical hookups for mobile refrigerator units

Result

Hi-tech Distribution Center - largest ‘A frame’ automated pharmaceutical sorting and picking line in Western or Eastern Europe - delivered with 36.6 pharmacy as existing retail client, and large capacity for 36.6 to expand into new business line of wholesale pharmacy fulfillment