Medical Logistics & Warehousing Solutions | Murphy Logistics
Medical Warehousing
At Murphy Logistics, our medical warehouse facilities and logistics services are designed to support compliant storage and distribution. We configure storage areas and processes to product-specific requirements and apply quality assurance measures and temperature-controlled handling where needed.
Medical Logistics Security
Our security procedures in storage areas are designed to protect products, enforce handling protocols, and control access. For medical logistics, we apply additional security measures compared with standard warehousing. We recognize that medical warehousing and logistics require systems that address the sensitivity and regulatory requirements of these products.
Medical Logistics Safety and Certifications
Because safety is critical in medical logistics, we adapt procedures to the specific products and customers we serve. The medical industry presents unique challenges, and safety requirements can vary by product type, customer, and regulatory framework. As medical logistics providers, we work with each client to establish procedures that reflect their product, regulatory, and documentation requirements.
Our safety procedures address critical storage conditions such as temperature, humidity, and allergen control where applicable. In medical logistics, our distribution procedures are designed to maintain product security and traceability from storage through delivery.
Our medical logistics operations are supported by the following measures:
- Tailored procedures for each medical logistics client
- Comprehensive safety measures addressing temperature, humidity, and allergen control
- FDA/USDA certification across all logistics warehouses
Murphy’s facilities hold certifications that support safe handling of a diverse array of products, including Board of Pharmacy licensing where required for pharmaceutical storage and distribution. These certifications were originally obtained for food-grade storage and also support the controlled storage of medical devices and certain pharmaceuticals. Working with Murphy means your medical logistics needs are managed under documented procedures aligned with our certification requirements.
Medical Inventory Management and Supply Chain Efficiency
Our medical inventory management systems support traceability and control for products in storage and distribution. These are designed to ensure product traceability, accuracy, and accountability across all stages of storage and distribution. Using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), we track medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and supplies by lot number, expiration date, and storage conditions to maintain FDA and healthcare compliance.
Our healthcare clients use our real-time inventory visibility to monitor product availability, manage shortages, and plan replenishment. With standardized procedures for cycle counting, barcode scanning, and digital documentation, we work to minimize manual errors and support audits.
Medical Distribution
Product distribution is the processing, picking, and shipping of materials from a storage facility to a third party. Medical distribution includes additional measures to protect product safety along the way. Our medical warehousing team follows defined procedures for storing, picking, and shipping medical-grade products. We can develop a custom distribution plan to meet your needs. From PPE and employee safety standards to specialized packaging materials and transportation options, we apply measures intended to protect products during shipment to end users.
Medical Transportation
Our team has several different transportation options for medical clients. As an asset-based carrier, Murphy operates a fleet of trucks to help you ship your goods to destinations across the Midwest. At the same time, we operate a non-asset-based 3PL brokerage by partnering with other carriers. This combination allows us to offer additional routing and service options beyond our asset-based coverage. Whether temperature control, security, or other specialized requirements are priorities, we can align transportation options with those needs.
- Asset-Based Fleet: Murphy operates an asset-based fleet serving the Midwest, with drivers trained in the handling and transportation requirements of medical products, including temperature control and secure transport where needed.
- 3PL Brokerage: Through our 3PL brokerage services, medical logistics clients can access additional carrier capacity and modes beyond our asset-based fleet. We work with vetted carriers to align service levels, equipment, and routes with shipment requirements.
- Warehousing Only: For clients that use their own transportation, Murphy can provide warehousing-only arrangements. Many customers use their own fleets or carrier relationships to move products to and from our facilities while we manage storage and handling.
Get Started with Medical Logistics Services
As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, we continue to adapt our facilities and services to meet the evolving demands of FDA-compliant medical warehousing. Partner with us to manage medical warehousing, distribution, and transportation under defined quality and compliance procedures. We focus on meeting defined service, quality, and compliance expectations in healthcare logistics and warehousing.
Whether you work with medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other healthcare-related products, contact our team to discuss medical logistics options for your supply chain or request a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Because the items involved in medical logistics are tied to patient care and are often high value, additional controls are frequently required. Medical supplies and equipment may require temperature control, special packaging, or defined handling procedures due to their sensitivity and regulatory requirements.
Murphy Logistics offers dedicated, clean, and temperature-controlled storage spaces for pharmaceuticals, equipment, and medical supplies. We use monitoring systems and ventilation controls to maintain required temperature ranges and storage conditions for sensitive medical products.
There are many parts to a supply chain when it comes to medical logistics. Most products start with the manufacturer. Finished medical products and supplies are then sent to the end-user, typically a healthcare facility, where they are used with patients. Incomplete components would be sent to other manufacturers or suppliers, where they are added to a variety of finished products or assembled with other parts to complete a piece of equipment.
Some of these products may go through a distributor, and logistics providers like Murphy Logistics handle transportation and storage to maintain appropriate conditions in transit.
Yes, Murphy Logistics offers medical product distribution services. We use our transportation network to deliver medical supplies to hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Using our fleet and 3PL freight brokerage services, we can coordinate different distribution options and coverage areas based on lane, mode, and service requirements
As a medical logistics services provider, Murphy Logistics offers value-added services in addition to warehousing and distribution. These include medical supplies fulfillment and kitting to support proper packaging and handling for transport.
