ScottTech, LLC has successfully upgraded Dayton VAMC’s SPD (Supply, Processing, and Distribution) warehouse control system. The upgrade performed included installing the latest version PickPro WCS™ software (v8.1), a new server and four workstations.

The system utilizes White Systems® and Raymond® horizontal carousels and light directed picking to maximize the throughput while minimizing the space of the central stores facility. ScottTech installed PickPro ICS™ control inventory software that controls the 6 horizontal carousels and the light directed picking in the stock room.

ScottTech worked with SPD Chief Alan Lee and Day Shift Supervisor Stephen Munroe to install, test, and place the system into production. Minimal assistance was required by the VA’s I.R.M. (Information Resources Management) staff to bring the system live.

Description of Project
Orders are received from OminCell for replenishment of the Unit stockrooms at the center. Once the orders are imported into PickPro WCS™ from the HL7 interface they are processed quickly for delivery to the units. Completed transactions are then exported from PickPro™ and processed by the OmniCell interface to the VA GIP (Generic Inventory Package) system.

The main goal of the SPD WCS project was;
• Manage Inventory
• Provide Dense Storage
• Quick and Accurate Replenishment of Units
• Utilize a HL7 Interface to receive orders and update the VA’s GIP System
• Use a Sustainable Green System for the SPD processes

System Design
• PickPro WCS™ Warehouse Control Software
• Microsoft® Windows Server 2008
• Microsoft® Sql Server 2008
• 1 pod of 3 White Systems Carousels
• 1 pod of 3 Raymond Carousels
• 4 White Systems Light Trees (2 per pod)
• 4 Dell Workstations
• 1 Dell Server
• 1 Router

Benefits received
• Pick Orders are received from the Omnicell system automatically
• Pick Orders are delivered to the Omnicell system automatically
• Orders are processed quicker with more accuracy
• Utilizing a Sustainable, Green System for Inventory Control
• Paperless Order Processing
• More efficient spinning of the carousels, saving electricity
• Workstations and Server computers have energy saving features
• Automatic Visibility on the GIP system of SPD transactions
• Less staff required to pick and put away stock
• Dense Storage of Inventory Items