A leading healthcare OEM faced a critical supply chain hurdle: ensuring uninterrupted access to a highly specialized material produced exclusively in North America. This material needed to be shipped to molding facilities in Asia, while inventory had to be managed to support growing capacity demands. The complexity didn’t stop there—specialty materials often come with long production lead times, adding pressure to an already intricate logistical process.
Strategic Solutions for Complex Healthcare Supply Chain Challenges
Formerra stepped in with a proactive, data-driven approach. By leveraging routine customer communications and advanced forecasting models built on historical usage data, Formerra provided actionable insights for both short-term adjustments and long-term planning.
To keep operations running smoothly, Formerra continuously monitored material usage, maintained optimal safety stock levels in Asia, and ensured a steady flow of newly manufactured materials to the West Coast for export. The client also benefited from Formerra’s global warehouse network, which enabled quick redirection of inventory to high-demand plants as needs evolved.
Resilience That Protects the Bottom Line
When a supplier force majeure threatened operations, Formerra’s foresight kept the client’s lines running and avoided potential multi-million-dollar losses. This proactive approach also helped them to meet demand surges with confidence and zero disruption.
The Big Picture: Risk Mitigation Meets Peace of Mind
Formerra’s forward-thinking approach has proven highly successful in averting manufacturing downtime and maintaining supply chain stability during challenging times. Through transparent, ongoing communication, Formerra provides outstanding client support, anticipates future needs to minimize risk, and offers clients peace of mind.
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