A Global Medical Device Manufacturer Elevates Supply Chain Operations for Scalable Growth
Harnessing innovation for operational excellence
Challenge
A global medical device manufacturer faced significant hurdles in its supply chain operations. Customer ordering and fulfillment patterns were highly variable, leading to challenges such as long lead times, excess raw materials, and inventory redundancies. Additionally, their supply chain was riddled with manual processes that depended on siloed systems, creating inefficiencies in forecasting, planning, and inventory management.
With rapid growth forecasted and new market demands, the leadership team recognized that their current supply chain structure was unsustainable. They needed a partner to help transition their operations into a more agile, integrated, and scalable model to support global demand effectively.
The Opportunity
Point B identified an opportunity to transform our customer’s fragmented supply chain into an optimized, resilient, and data-driven ecosystem. By conducting a thorough assessment of the device manufacturer’s current operations, Point B uncovered inefficiencies in their inventory governance, technology utilization, and supplier collaboration.
Key areas for improvement included integrated planning, inventory strategy, and sourcing capabilities. Point B proposed a focused, multi-phase initiative to bring the client closer to a best-in-class supply chain model while addressing their immediate business needs and preparing long-term scalability.
Our Approach
Point B delivered a strategic roadmap to address all layers of the organization’s supply chain. Our team undertook a comprehensive assessment of their global inventory and planning processes. This included value stream mapping, demand variability analysis, and identifying inefficiencies in manual workflows.
Key actions included:
- Streamlining Inventory Management: Point B implemented an "ABC-XYZ" inventory segmentation strategy to better manage high-priority and high-impact SKUs, improving global visibility and replenishment cycles.
- Integrated Supply Chain Planning: By optimizing their Sales & Operations Planning process, we introduced cross-functional collaboration, reduced forecast cycles, and enhanced decision-making to support future growth demands.
- Leveraging Technology: We created a technology-driven roadmap to maximize ERP functionality and automate inventory planning tasks. By modernizing their systems, we enabled exception-based management and operational repeatability, while minimizing reliance on spreadsheets for critical processes.
- Supplier Resilience and Sourcing: Our team expanded sourcing capabilities, reducing the manufacturer’s dependence on sole suppliers, and creating a more diversified and less risky procurement model.
With a focus on long-term scalability, Point B also guided our customer’s leadership team in designing a global supply chain strategy, aligning governance structures and priorities across all stakeholders.
Project Outcomes
The transformation has set the organization on a path to achieving significant and measurable improvements in both operational efficiency and growth readiness:
30% Improvement in Inventory Turns
25-30% Reduction in Time Spent on Inventory Management
Enhanced Supply Chain Resilience
Strategic Technology Implementation
Through pragmatic execution and innovation-focused strategies, Point B helped the client move from reactive, siloed processes to a connected and scalable supply chain ready to meet the challenges of high growth.
Looking Ahead
Point B remains deeply committed to partnering with the manufacturer on their transformational journey; we are working closely with their team to continuously optimize their supply chain performance, adapt to market demands, and drive sustainable growth.
Point B can partner with your organization to deliver impactful, scalable solutions, while fostering long-term partnerships grounded in trust and innovation. Whether it’s addressing pressing operational challenges or crafting strategies for the future, Point B stands ready to help organizations thrive in today’s dynamic business environment.
