Vertical Lift Modules & Carousels for Healthcare Facilities
In fast-paced healthcare environments, time, space, and accuracy are critical. Automated storage solutions like White Systems’ Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) and Vertical Carousels help hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies store and retrieve medical supplies, devices, and equipment with maximum efficiency. These systems improve organization, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce retrieval times—freeing up staff to focus on patient care.
Moses Cone Memorial Hospital Saves Space with White’s Vertical Carousels
Why Healthcare Facilities Use VLMs & Carousels
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Inventory Accuracy: Track supplies in real-time and reduce errors with up to 99% pick accuracy
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Faster Access: Speed up retrieval of essential items—helping reduce response times in clinical care or emergencies
- Space Optimization: Save up to 80% of floor space in supply rooms, pharmacies, and cleanrooms by storing vertically
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Labor Optimization: Cut down on search time and manual handling, with up to two-thirds improvement in staff efficiency
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Regulatory Support: Barcode scanning, audit trails, and controlled access support compliance with FDA, ISO, and hospital protocols
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Easy System Integration: Seamlessly connect to your WMS, ERP, or hospital inventory system
Case Study: Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
Reducing Footprint & Improving Accuracy with Vertical Carousels
To support a growing network of hospitals and clinics, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital needed a safer, more efficient way to manage medical inventory. They integrated vertical carousels with refrigeration, barcode scanning, and cleanroom access controls.
Key Outcomes:
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50% reduction in storage footprint
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Consolidated 28 refrigerators into 1 carousel
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Enhanced accuracy through barcode integration
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Improved cleanroom security with interlocking doors
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Streamlined order fulfillment and reduced technician labor by 50%
“The technology that carousels afford—inventory management, barcoding—those are just mainstays in a patient safety approach for dispensing very dangerous medications.”
VLM vs. Vertical Carousel: Which Is Right for Your Healthcare Facility?
Vertical Lift Module
Best for storing large or bulk medical items with high density and ergonomic access—ideal for central supply, OR, or lab storage.
Vertical Carousel
Best for organizing and quickly accessing smaller items like medications, tools, or sterile packs—perfect for pharmacies and supply rooms.
Designed for the Demands of Healthcare
Whether you’re managing a hospital pharmacy, central supply room, or surgical inventory, Vertical Lift Modules and Carousels help you store smarter, retrieve faster, and maintain control in even the most regulated environments.
Explore the right system for your facility.