Cardirad Oy is a Finnish wholesale distributor specializing in medical supplies and pharmaceuticals, operating in Finland and the Baltic countries. Founded in 2009, the company is headquartered in Lohja, Finland.
In healthcare logistics, delivery reliability, traceability, and efficient material flow are critical. As Cardirad continued to grow, the company wanted to further develop its warehouse and internal logistics operations to better meet industry requirements and support its expanding business.
Growth and accuracy created new requirements
Cardirad’s previous systems no longer provided sufficient operational control for order processing and warehouse management. At the same time, manual workflows and separate verification processes slowed down picking operations and increased the risk of errors.
The company’s objectives included:
- Faster and more accurate order picking
- Improved delivery reliability
- Real-time visibility into material flow
- More efficient picking logic
- Digitalization of paper-based workflows
- Better operational control to support growth
When handling large volumes of products, orders, and deliveries every day, even small delays and inefficiencies can quickly impact lead times and data accuracy.
A Strong Foundation for Further Development
Cardirad already had a solid foundation for efficient logistics:
- Product identification data and barcodes were already in use
- Delivery processes were well established
- Employees possessed strong industry expertise
The company implemented a new Odoo ERP system to support material flow, order management, and inventory control. However, Odoo’s standard warehouse management functionality did not fully meet Cardirad’s requirements, particularly in barcode scanning, picking organization, and operational warehouse processes.
To address these challenges, Odoo ERP was integrated with Devoca’s Talk’nPick, enabling a fully digital, mobile-guided, and real-time picking process.
Traceability Embedded in Every Step
Traceability plays a vital role in the handling of healthcare products. The goal was to ensure that the correct product is picked for the correct delivery, while batch and product information is recorded in real time and flows seamlessly through the entire process without manual intervention.
The solution: Odoo ERP + Talk'nPick
Talk’nPick is a mobile warehouse management solution that can be operated using voice commands, barcode scanners, or smart device keyboards. The application supports all warehouse operations, from receiving goods to picking and shipping.
With the solution:
- Picking operations are guided by Talk’nPick
- Product and quantity verification is performed through barcode scanning
- Picking errors are significantly reduced
- Scanners work reliably with various barcode formats
- Delivery traceability is improved
- Data is transferred to Odoo ERP in real time
- Manual intermediate steps are minimized
- Picking logic can be optimized more effectively
How Does the Process Work in Practice?
Warehouse operators move from one storage location to another under the guidance of the system. The correctness of each picked item and its quantity are verified by scanning predefined barcode checkpoints attached to the products.
This ensures an efficient, standardized, and fully traceable workflow throughout the entire material flow process.
A Digital Operating Model that Supports Growth
The combination of Talk’nPick and Odoo ERP provides Cardirad with a more efficient and transparent operating model, where picking processes are better controlled and errors are significantly reduced.
Mobile-guided picking and digital information flow simplify daily operations, accelerate employee onboarding, and improve material flow management. At the same time, a standardized operating model supports the company’s continued growth and high service levels well into the future.
