We handle supply chain complexities, so operations run without a hitch
Supply chain
Connections that conquer complexity
We find your product’s perfect materials
We take the complexity out of supply chain management by leveraging our supplier relationships (200 approved suppliers) to identify the right materials for your product. We believe in flexibility, so you can also opt to use your own trusted suppliers. Having a strong local supplier base means faster issue resolution and optimized logistics. Our approach brings suppliers and component evaluations into the very first design discussions. This early engagement is how we develop products that are higher quality, more affordable, and ready to move into production.
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Our Core Capabilities
Our supply chain management capabilities
We proactively manage your entire supply chain, from sourcing materials and negotiating contracts, to optimizing inventory and ensuring full traceability.
Supplier Management
Source raw materials and services from qualified suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure supplier ISO 13485 and FDA requirements are met.
Inventory Management
Monitor and control inventory levels using and ERP system and implement JIT or Kanban to prevent shortages and excess.
Production Planning
Coordinate closely with manufacturing and engineering to align production schedules with demand forecasts and material availability.
Demand Forecasting
Utilize historical data and market trends for accurate demand forecasting and collaborative sales & operations planning.
Supply Chain Traceability
Maintain full traceability of materials and products throughout the supply chain, ensuring compliance with labeling, storage, and shipping regulations.
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Integrated supplier solutions for seamless operations
One of the most frequent questions we get is, “Will you manage our suppliers?” The answer is a resounding yes. Here’s our approach to providing supplier management, ensuring seamless coordination from procurement to delivery.
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Supplier management
Secure resources through partnerships
Raw materials, components, and essential services are sourced from a network of qualified suppliers, ensuring a reliable foundation for your products. Our team negotiates contracts and cultivates strong supplier relationships, always prioritizing adherence to stringent quality and regulatory standards like ISO 9001 and FDA requirements.
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Inventory management
Optimize stock for smooth operations
Inventory levels are monitored and controlled, employing advanced ERP systems to prevent costly shortages and wasteful surpluses. By strategically implementing methodologies such as Just-In-Time (JIT) or Kanban, the right materials are ensured to be available precisely when needed.
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Production planning
Synchronize production with demand
Close collaboration with your manufacturing and engineering teams allows us to create production schedules that perfectly align with demand forecasts, optimizing resource utilization. Whether it’s flexible lines for diverse subsystem builds or dedicated lines for high-volume, single-piece flow, our proactive approach guarantees the timely availability of all necessary materials and components, ensuring uninterrupted production runs for anywhere from 1 to 20,000 units.
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Logistics and distribution
Deliver products efficiently worldwide
Expert management of warehousing, precise packaging, and secure transportation of your critical medical devices is a priority, adhering to all relevant shipping regulations, including strict temperature control and hazardous materials handling protocols. Coordination with trusted third-party logistics providers (3PLs) ensures seamless global distribution to your customers.
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Demand & operations planning
Anticipate needs for supply alignment
Historical data and emerging market trends are analyzed to generate accurate demand forecasts, providing crucial insights for strategic planning. Through close collaboration with sales, marketing, and finance, your supply chain is ensured to be perfectly aligned with overarching business objectives.
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Regulatory compliance
Guarantee traceability and compliance
Meticulous traceability of all materials and products is maintained throughout the entire supply chain journey, ensuring full accountability and transparency. Unwavering compliance with all pertinent regulatory requirements for labeling, secure storage, and compliant shipping is ensured, and comprehensive support for audits and inspections is provided with readily available, accurate supply chain records.
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Risk management
Safeguard supply chain continuity
Potential risks that could disrupt your supply chain, including supplier issues, geopolitical instability, and unforeseen natural disasters, are proactively identified and strategically mitigated. Robust contingency plans are developed to ensure the uninterrupted flow of essential materials and products to your customers.
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Additional capabilities
Strategic sourcing for assembly and quality product needs
We source materials to ensure components are available for assembly and meet quality standards, directly boosting manufacturing flow, product integrity, and overall reliability.
Our deep expertise in assembly means we source components that are not only available but are optimized for efficient and precise building, directly impacting manufacturing flow and final product integrity.
Our quality focus ensures that every chosen part and material contributes to the product’s overall reliability and adherence to the highest standards, right from the start.