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Package Handling
DCS’s design and engineering team has more than 40 years of experience creating unique parcel handling systems for diverse customer applications. With installations including semi-automated handling in small city distribution centers and fully automated, integrated hubs with advanced conveyor and sorter equipment, DCS routinely thinks outside the box.
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E-Commerce and Multi-Channel Fulfillment
DCS designs and implements end-to-end warehouse automation solutions for e-commerce and multi-channel retailers that address numerous workflow challenges. This includes solutions for receiving, putaway, storage, replenishment, order fulfillment, picking, packing, sortation, and outbound shipping. Our custom integrated warehouse, distribution, and fulfillment systems draw from a deep pool of conventional, semi-automated, and automated material handling technologies.
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Various Distribution Applications
Whether an operation is considering the construction of a new distribution or fulfillment center, or a retrofit or expansion of an existing facility, it’s important to create a solution that fits the overarching supply chain strategy. DCS has four decades of experience designing and integrating comprehensive, end-to-end material handling solutions that meet a multitude of operational goals. Whether conventional, semi-automated, or fully automated, DCS can help your organization implement a custom solution that meets its goals while maximizing return on investment (ROI).
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Supply Chain Consulting
The DCS Supply Chain Consulting team offers a range of services to help your operations address the challenges it faces. Working in partnership with you, DCS consultants analyze your business data- existing workforce, workflow processes, inventory, order data, operations, and more- to determine a strategy that addresses your unique needs. Whether you need an operations assessment, process improvement recommendations, or distribution design services, DCS consultants will help guide you to the material handling system or operational solution that best meets your current and future needs, as well as your budget.
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Customer Support
Keeping your warehouse operations and material handling systems running smoothly and at the peak of productivity are the goals of DCS’ Customer Service Team. By partnering with DCS, your warehouse automation solution is supported from commissioning to end of life. You’ll receive comprehensive in-house training of your personnel, including specialized training of your designated internal system expert. Plus, DCS offers a complete package of spare parts and expert system troubleshooting support from qualified engineers dedicated to your installation.
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System Design & Integration
DCS offers a broad range of material handling equipment and automated system design, installation, and integration services for a multitude of projects. These include retrofits, expansions, upgrades, and more. While every project is unique, our system design and execution processes are the same, encompassing meticulous attention to detail, frequent communication, and a dedicated partnership with our clients.
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Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) has 40 years of experience serving major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations, and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their needs. DCS does not sell ready-made conveyor systems but builds relationships that empower collaboration to craft custom warehouse designs together. DCS utilizes consulting, engineering design, project management, installation services, and client support to ensure our customers can keep their promises to deliver on time.
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With more than 40 years of experience providing automated system design, installation, and integration services, DCS has created solutions for companies throughout the United States in a broad range of industries and markets. We’ve completed more than 1500 projects ranging from greenfield facilities with completely new systems to expansions and retrofits of existing operations.
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Life Science & Healthcare Distribution

DCS Streamlines Compliance and Accuracy for Life Science Distribution

Life Science & Healthcare Distribution

Pharmaceutical, healthcare, and life science companies face mounting pressure from evolving regulatory requirements, rising fulfillment costs, and intensifying accuracy demands. In this environment, automation isn’t optional—it’s essential. Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) helps distributors of these critical products stay compliant and competitive. Let DCS design a scalable, high-accuracy material handling solution to enhance regulatory traceability, increase fulfillment speed, and drive cost efficiency across every channel.

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Life Science & Healthcare Fulfillment Solutions

DCS delivers automated material handling systems and software to manufacturers and distributors of:

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Pharmaceuticals and biologics
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Supplements
Great Insurance Coverages
Healthcare products
AMRs
Medical devices
Picking and Packing Technologies
Medical supplies

Challenges Facing Life Science & Healthcare Distribution

Operational Analysis
Stringent Compliance Requirements

Life sciences distributors must comply with stringent regulatory standards—including FDA protocols and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)—to ensure safety, traceability, and accountability at every step. DCS’ deploys automated systems and software that support lot-level tracking, serialization, and seamless recall processes while enabling accurate recordkeeping and audit readiness.

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Temperature-Controlled Storage and Handling

Many pharmaceuticals, biologics, and lab specimens require precise climate control during storage and transport. Maintaining proper temperature and humidity levels is critical not only for product integrity but also for compliance. Let DCS design and engineer a facility that incorporates cold chain infrastructure without compromising efficiency or safety.

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Counterfeit Risks and Traceability

The global pharmaceutical supply chain is increasingly targeted by counterfeiters. Distributors are under pressure to implement advanced technologies—such as blockchain and serialized data capture—that ensure full product authenticity, from manufacturer to end user. Leverage DCS’ proprietary warehouse execution system (WES), DATUM, to gain precise track-and-trace capabilities and blockchain integration.

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Labor Shortages and Rising Fulfillment Costs

Skilled warehouse labor is harder to find and more expensive to retain. Manual processes lead to increased training times, greater potential for error, and costly inefficiencies. DCS’ automation and software solutions optimize labor allocation to enhance efficiency, productivity, and throughput without increasing headcount.

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Margin and Cost-per-Unit Pressures

As reimbursement rates tighten and operational costs rise, healthcare and pharmaceutical distributors are being squeezed from both ends. Protect against unpredictable and inflationary events with a best-in-class solution from DCS. Your system will be designed to drive efficiency across picking, packing, and shipping—without compromising compliance or customer expectations.

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Need for Resilient, Redundant, and Accurate Systems

Pharmaceuticals and medical supplies are mission-critical—errors, downtime, or fulfillment delays can have life-threatening consequences. DCS can design and engineer a solution that ensures business continuity. Your system will not only be fast and accurate, but also resilient and redundant—with built-in predictive maintenance tools to prevent disruptions.The DCS Prescription for Life Science & Healthcare Distribution

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The DCS Prescription for Life Science & Healthcare Distribution 

Consulting-Led Design Expertise

Through Waller Consulting, DCS’ consulting subsidiary, the needs of your life science distribution facility are carefully assessed and analyzed to craft the optimal system layout. This consultative, data-driven approach delivers a solution optimized throughput, temperature management, and compliance.

Engineered for Precision and Compliance

DCS’ solutions meet the accuracy and reliability standards of the most regulated industries. From carton-level traceability to cold chain integrity, your engineered solution will incorporate modular designs and best-of-breed automation that reduce error and increase order fulfillment speed—without compromising safety or compliance. Among the technologies DCS deploys are:

  • Adaptive modular hardware solutions
  • Automated order picking and sortation
  • Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for secure material movement
  • Temperature-controlled material handling options
  • Redundant systems to minimize risk and improve uptime

Powered by DATUM

DCS’ proprietary WES, DATUM delivers real-time visibility, predictive analytics, automated order processing, and blockchain readiness. DATUM enables track-and-trace capabilities that help healthcare, medical device, and pharmaceutical distributors meet DSCSA and other regulatory mandates while enhancing operational transparency.

Real Results, Real Clients

DCS has helped major pharmaceutical, healthcare, and life science distribution operations overcome:

  • Multi-site facility sprawl
  • Inefficient process flow
  • Underutilized automation and warehouse management systems (WMS)
  • Poor space and slotting optimization
  • High labor costs and excessive dwell time
  • Rising costs and margin pressures
  • Limited scalability for growth
  • Lack of real-time visibility
  • Inconsistent order accuracy and fulfillment speed
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Agilent Boosts Distribution Efficiency with Strategic Assessment

Problem: Agilent Technologies needed to address inefficiencies across design, operations, and technology at two major distribution centers.

Solution: Waller Consulting and DCS conducted a comprehensive assessment covering space utilization, process flow, labor optimization, and WMS effectiveness—delivering prioritized recommendations, an automation strategy, and an implementation roadmap.

Results: Agilent reduced travel time by up to 20%, increased storage capacity by 25% without expansion, and created a scalable, cost-efficient plan to align with industry best practices.

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KaVo Kerr Streamlines Five DCs into One High-Performance Hub

Problem: Rapid growth and a fragmented distribution network were driving inefficiencies and rising fulfillment costs for KaVo Kerr.

Solution: Waller & Associates and DCS designed a scalable, LEAN distribution center near Pomona, CA—consolidating five existing facilities into a single, optimized operation with enhanced productivity and service levels.

Results: The new design framework improved space utilization, enabled long-term growth, and positioned KaVo Kerr to reduce handling costs, shorten cycle times, and boost order accuracy.

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Zoetis Builds a High-Performance DC to Support U.S. Market Entry

Problem: Zoetis needed to launch a new product line in the U.S. and required a fully integrated, compliant, and cost-efficient distribution center built to global standards.

Solution: Waller & Associates and DCS provided end-to-end design, engineering, project management, and post-launch support to deliver a highly automated distribution center in Atlanta—with precise alignment to Zoetis’ operational and regulatory needs.

Results: The project was completed on time and within budget, improving order service levels, minimizing cost per order, and enabling a seamless, compliant launch of the new product line.

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Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) Designs a Smarter, Scalable Supply Chain 

Problem: BHB’s fragmented supply chain—with multiple off-site storage locations—was inefficient, lacked visibility, and couldn’t scale to meet future healthcare demands.

Solution: Waller & Associates and DCS led a two-phase initiative that included designing a centralized, scalable distribution center, and delivering a network-wide assessment to optimize technology, standardize processes, and improve performance.

Results: The project enhanced inventory visibility, reduced delays, and improved supply chain efficiency, positioning BHB to deliver critical care supplies reliably and support healthcare growth through 2029.

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Connect with DCS

DCS combines consulting, design, engineering, and software integration to build a custom solution for life science, healthcare, and pharmaceutical distributors. Let us help you achieve your accuracy, reliability, and compliance goals with a scalable, secure, and integrated system. Schedule a consultation.