Transforming Pallet Racking into Quarantine Storage and Compliance
Q-Med, a pharmaceutical distribution company, required a secure quarantine storage solution for their warehouse to meet regulatory requirements and prevent theft, loss, and product expiration issues. As a key player in distributing both licensed and unlicensed drugs to the NHS, private hospitals, and pharmacists, Q-Med needed to ensure their stock was safe, organized, and compliant. OfficeSTOR provided a simple yet highly effective solution by modifying their existing pallet racking with lockable doors, tailored to meet the company’s specific needs, including the addition of custom yellow doors.
Client’s Brief
Q-Med needed to demonstrate secure and compliant storage for pharmaceutical products. Their primary concerns included:
- Theft Prevention: High-value drugs needed to be protected from theft and unauthorized access.
- Regulatory Compliance: The storage solution had to meet industry standards for handling both licensed and unlicensed drugs safely.
- Inventory Protection: Proper organization and management of expiration dates were critical to avoid product loss and costly mistakes.
Additionally, the customer requested yellow doors to meet internal department needs and enhance visibility within the warehouse.
The OfficeSTOR Solution
OfficeSTOR delivered a custom solution by modifying Q-Med's existing pallet racking with lockable yellow doors, creating a secure and compliant storage system that addressed all of the company’s concerns:
- Lockable Doors for Security: OfficeSTOR added lockable doors to the existing pallet racking system, providing a strong, secure barrier to unauthorized access and safeguarding the valuable pharmaceutical stock from theft and tampering.
- Regulatory Compliance: The lockable racking system enabled Q-Med to comply with industry safety regulations for drug storage, ensuring the company passed regulatory inspections with ease.
- Custom Yellow Doors: The customer requested yellow doors to meet specific internal requirements. This customization not only met their functional needs but also enhanced visibility and organization in the warehouse, allowing departments to easily identify the secure storage area.
- Organized Storage for Better Management: The lockable doors helped segregate and organize products efficiently, reducing the risk of misplaced or mixed-up goods. This improved inventory management and streamlined daily operations.
- Expiration Date Management: With the more organized storage setup, Q-Med could easily track and manage expiration dates, ensuring timely use of products and reducing waste.
Results
OfficeSTOR’s custom solution, including the addition of yellow lockable doors, provided several significant benefits for Q-Med:
- Increased Security: The lockable doors restricted unauthorized access, protecting high-value drugs from theft and tampering.
- Regulatory Compliance: Q-Med’s secure storage system ensured that both licensed and unlicensed drugs were stored safely in accordance with industry regulations, providing peace of mind during audits and inspections.
- Enhanced Organization: The custom yellow doors not only improved security but also helped organize the stock, making it easy for warehouse staff to identify and access the appropriate products.
- Better Inventory Control: By segregating stock and improving visibility, Q-Med was able to better manage inventory, preventing mix-ups and minimizing product loss due to expired items.
Conclusion
OfficeSTOR’s secure and customized storage solution for Q-Med demonstrates how a simple modification—adding lockable, custom-colored doors to existing pallet racking—can transform a standard warehouse setup into a secure, compliant, and efficient pharmaceutical storage system. This upgrade enhanced security, met regulatory needs, and improved inventory management, all while addressing the specific requirements of Q-Med’s internal departments.
