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Medline announces first-in-healthcare AI robotics partnership with Symbotic

  • Medline announced a strategic agreement to implement next-generation warehouse automation from Symbotic to enhance supply chain resiliency, efficiency, & scalability.
  • Medline will become the first healthcare company to deploy this AI-enabled robotics technology.
  • The Symbotic System utilizes autonomous robots to automate picking, storage, retrieval, & outbound pallet building for faster operations.
  • Medline plans to pilot the technology in 2027 at one of its 45 U.S. distribution centers.
  • This partnership builds on Medline's existing investments in advanced technologies, including goods-to-person robotic picking & custom Pick Pack Pro™ solutions.
  • Sean Halligan, Medline's chief supply chain officer, stated the investment aims to improve customer efficiency while meeting operational, clinical, & financial goals.
  • Mike Dunn, Symbotic's chief customer officer, noted the agreement validates the system's power regarding accuracy, speed, & cost.
  • Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products, employs over 45,000 people, & operates in more than 100 countries.