SK Logistics Centre Herford
State-of-the-art warehouse logistics for pharmaceutical companies
Excellent process efficiency thanks to state-of-the-art technology – our Herford logistics centre, opened in 2022, sets new benchmarks. Its ideal location close to the A2 motorway and use of innovative solutions guarantee fast and reliable delivery of your medicines.
Innovative pharmaceutical logistics in Herford
The services we offer
Comprehensive order management
We take care of all aspects of order processing – from availability checks and market launches to the planning of customised transport solutions and smooth, legally compliant import processing.
Secure storage to GSP standards
Your products are in good hands with us. We guarantee secure warehousing in accordance with Good Storage Practice (GSP) – including temperature and humidity monitoring and precise, temperature-controlled storage and retrieval.
Reliable financial management
From the order-to-cash process to invoicing, payment monitoring and receivables management, we keep everything under control and also offer detailed reporting, including the exporting of reports for tax consultants.
Fast and secure distribution in according to GDP guidelines
We guarantee efficient delivery, with precise order picking, weight control and customised transport planning. Temperature and humidity monitoring and reliable storage during transport are a matter of course for us.
Complete packaging service
Everything needed for perfect packaging, from GMP-compliant documentation and labelling services to repackaging – we provide you with everything. Let us take care of all your packaging processes, including automated serialisation, tamper protection and the creation of clinical kits and displays.
Strict quality controls for maximum safety and quality
With regular quality checks along the entire supply chain, we ensure that your pharmaceutical products meet the highest quality and safety requirements.
Efficient returns management
We ensure that returns are processed quickly and securely and either brought back or disposed of professionally – keeping your processes running smoothly.
Frictionless Amazon integration
We support you in distributing your products via Amazon in compliance with the regulations to ensure that your medicines can be sold online without any issues.
Our impressive logistics centre in Herford – the advantages
Perfect connection for fast deliveries
Our warehouse location in Herford is just a stone’s throw from the A2 motorway – ideal for distributing your pharmaceutical products quickly and efficiently.
Innovative technology for greater efficiency and cost reduction
With driverless transport systems and palletising robots, we ensure efficient, error-free handling of your products. These innovations enable us to speed up processes and conserve resources at the same time, resulting in considerable cost savings
All-round protection for your pharmaceutical products
Your valuable pharmaceutical products are in safe hands with us. State-of-the-art security precautions such as electronic access controls, video surveillance, professional security service, comprehensive fire protection measures and targeted pest control ensure the highest standards of protection around the clock.
Limitless opportunities – your products, our global distribution network
Would you like to sell your products globally? No problem! Our international distribution infrastructure ensures that your goods can get anywhere, any time. With our experienced partners and state-of-the-art logistics, we offer you a reliable solution for your supply chain.
Sustainability in focus
We think green! At the Herford site, we help protect our planet by relying on renewable energy. This is how we reduce our carbon footprint and make the world a little bit better.
Logistical requirements for deliveries to SK Pharma Logistics GmbH
Compliance with the basic logistical requirements for goods deliveries to SK Pharma Logistics GmbH is a necessary prerequisite to ensure compliance with the GDP guideline and a smooth process.
The main objectives of these requirements are:
- Compliance with the GDP guideline
- Ensuring fast availability of goods after delivery
- Optimisation of costs in the supply chain
Requirements for packaging materials and packaging
- Delivery of goods exclusively on Euro pallets containing the same items and batches.
- Please label the pallets with the following information:
Manufacturer, material No. or identity No., pharmacy central number (where available), article description, total quantity in units, batch designation (production date for goods without a batch), order number and dangerous goods information (if applicable). Please note that the supplier is liable for any damage resulting from non-compliance with the statutory provisions.
- Please label each individual box with the following information:
Manufacturer, material No. or identity No., pharmacy central number (where available), article description, total content of the box in units (Please label residual quantities separately with “residual quantity”; cartons containing data loggers must also be visibly labelled), batch designation (production date for goods without a batch) and dangerous goods information (if applicable). Please note that the supplier is liable for any damage resulting from non-compliance with the statutory provisions.
- The packaging units must always contain the same quantity of contents (with the exception of residual cartons and residual pallets).
- Please ensure GDP-compliant delivery of all goods subject to GDP and also deliver all non-GDP-relevant items in clean, odourless trucks.
- Pallet standard (applies to all deliveries without exception):
All deliveries must be made on undamaged, clean wooden pallets that comply with the ISPM 15 standard.
If disposable pallets are used, sufficient stability must be ensured for storage in pallet racks.
The pallets must not be overpacked.
The ISPM 15 standard includes IPCC and HT labelling
Treatment with methyl bromide and the associated labelling “MB” is not permitted.
Delivery Conditions
- Deliveries may only be made using suitable and authorised vehicles in perfect technical condition.
- All deliveries must be made with vehicles that are suitable for ramp unloading.
- In principle, every consignment must be notified in writing at least 3 working days before delivery. The notification must contain at least the following information:
Manufacturer/supplier designation, client name, carrier, order number (PO number of the client to which the goods receipt posting is to be made) as well as a packing list/delivery note as PDF, planned delivery day including time (not applicable for locations with Cargoclix slot booking). Please note the notification information of the respective location, see ‘Location-specific conditions’.
- For each delivery, a corresponding number of pallets will be exchanged – the pallet exchange will be noted on the consignment note.
- The purchase of pallets by SK Pharma is not possible.
Accompanying Documents
Flawless delivery documents are a basic prerequisite for fast and smooth processing of incoming goods deliveries:
- Consignment note (CMR/forwarding bill of lading)
Carrier, client, name of the consignee, consignment weight, full details of the loading equipment, description of the load
- Delivery Note
Manufacturer/supplier designation, delivery date, name of the consignee, order number (PO number of the client to which the goods receipt posting is to be made), article number (under which SK manages the goods in the GMS), article description, packaging overview (number of pallets, cartons, total quantities), total quantity in units (article, batch and expiry date)
The delivery note must be attached to the goods in a clearly visible position.
Refusal of Acceptance
SK Pharma will (only after consultation with the client) refuse to accept the goods if there are any irregularities in the delivery, e.g.:
- A high proportion of damaged goods
- Deliveries of unpalletised goods
- Deliveries not notified or not notified on time
- Goods with a strong odour
- Goods with detected pest infestation
Location-specific conditions
Address
Schnatweg 16, 32051 Herford, Germany
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00
Notification/processing
Please notify your deliveries via bookings in the Cargoclix slot. If you have any questions, please contact the responsible department via the following email address: kundenservice@sk-pharma.de
Ideal box dimensions
Length = 550 mm, width = 300 mm, height = 200 mm
Maximum box dimensions
Length = 600 mm, width = 350 mm, height = 250 mm
Maximum box weight
25.00 kg
Maximum pallet dimensions
Length = 1,200 mm, width = 800 mm, height = 1,200 mm
Maximum pallet weight
500.00 kg/800.00 kg depending on agreement
Additional note
The pallets with data loggers must be properly labelled. Furthermore, boxes for samples are to be delivered separately and labelled accordingly – these are also not to be delivered within a pallet.
Irregularity
As explained in the preamble, compliance with the above regulations is a prerequisite for smooth and GDP-compliant processing of incoming goods. Infringements often result in costs for SK that were not previously factored in. SK therefore reserves the right to charge the respective client for any additional costs incurred