Distribution
Douglas Pharmaceuticals boasts a world-class distribution centre based in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand.
Our Supply Chain activities are driven by information technology and implemented by a team, which is highly focused on meeting the needs of our customers. Douglas prides itself on a value proposition that provides its customers with a competitive advantage over others.
It does this by focusing on performance and productivity, we encourage our people to develop new ideas and put fresh approaches into practice. Using a flexible and highly responsive distribution channel we can respond quickly and effectively to the ever-changing business needs of our customers.
A fully computerized control system links into an automated pick face which gives access to a clean, efficient, and well-organized warehouse.
Domestic orders including individual pharmacy orders are picked, packed and can be delivered same day into the Auckland, Metropolitan area. Other orders are faxed or phoned in by our nationwide network of sales representatives and distributed throughout New Zealand using one of our highly efficient carriers.
Export orders from around the World, are faxed through to our computerized demand planning system. The system then aggregates the orders into a schedule, which enables product with the highest priority to be dispatched first. For larger orders it combines deliveries that can be shipped together by container reducing shipping costs the benefits of which are passed onto our customers.
The Douglas distribution process is designed to provide our customers with the most cost effective and efficient method of delivering its products to all areas of the world.
It is based on a well-structured system, which has strong control and validation process, but also allows for agility and innovation.
We pride ourselves on adapting our delivery process to your needs, THE CUSTOMER! |
