McKesson Lakeland DC Case Study: Intelligrated Automation

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McKesson Lakeland DC Case Study: Intelligrated Automation

Case study of McKesson pharmaceutical wholesaler implementing Intelligrated WMS, conveyors, and IntelliSort sliding shoe sorter in a 225,000 sq ft Florida DC.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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McKesson upgraded its Lakeland, Florida distribution center to handle growing demand for prescription drugs, OTC products, and health and beauty aids. The facility manages 45,000 SKUs with specialized zones for refrigerated, secured, and vaulted items. Intelligrated automated material handling, MDR conveyors, pick-and-pass modules, and verification stations enabled high throughput, accuracy, and a six-month ROI through energy savings and reduced labor.

Key takeaways

225,000 sq ft DC processes 45,000 SKUs with refrigerated, locked, and vault storage zones

Pick-and-pass methodology with wireless terminals and MDR conveyors increases picking efficiency

IntelliSort sliding shoe sorter consolidates orders at ten shipping docks with low noise and energy use

Verification stations and digital recording ensure order accuracy before shipping

MDR conveyor eliminated 147 drive motors and cut HVAC load 30-70 percent for six-month ROI

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