FDA Unique Device Identification (UDI) requirements are coming. The challenges they bring are substantial, and solutions are varied and often complex. Although the medical device supply chain is filled with obstacles for manufacturers, distributors, and hospitals UDI is another step on the path to progress. Read More
Do You Have Full Inventory Visibility? With the right tools and processes, you could… For medical device manufacturers, knowing what is in each sales rep’s trunk stock is an elusive and usually impossible goal. Not knowing what assets are in the field has significant ripple effects throughout… Read More
In Orthopedic Logistics, Planning Isn’t Your Only Problem… Sometimes, creating a plan for inventory amounts is easier than taking proper action. The idea that better planning will solve all inventory issues is one of the biggest misconceptions in orthopedic logistics. Countless organizations run their operations using antiquated systems which forces them… Read More
5 Major Challenges Facing Sales & Field Ops in the Orthopedic Medical Device Industry Do you remember that time when your operations team had a clean inventory audit, knew where every product was, easily sourced everything they needed, every surgery was shipped ahead of time, and then you grew wings? No? Really?… Read More
If you are like most people, you have struggled with managing inventory levels, you have tried so many tools and algorithms, well it is not your fault, and here is why… LOAN OPTIMIZATION Many organizations have their own blend of inventory forecasting models. However, without insight into the actual location… Read More
The medical device last-mile is complex. The unique variables regarding field inventory, sales, billing, and order management add tremendous costs. Movemedical can help lower costs for medical device companies in several ways: Streamlined Inventory Management: Movemedical’s software allows medical device companies to manage their inventory more efficiently. By providing real-time… Read More
Managing implantable surgical devices in the field is highly complex, and requires teams of experienced industry experts to map out effective processes and implement them efficiently. Understanding the unique approaches needed to successfully accomplish this is a challenge for even industry veterans. To see how well AI could comprehend from… Read More
Impact of Cycle Time and Service Level on your Inventory Levels Clean, fast data enables proactive inventory control and management. Applied properly, advanced analytics can be leveraged to optimize your field inventory operations. Previous articles discussed calculating optimized inventory levels for medical device field offices based on actual demand… Read More