Optimizing Supply Chain and Digital Systems for Medical Supplies B2B Marketplace
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CLIENT CONTEXT & PROBLEM​
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The client is a leading marketplace of medical supplies and equipment, ranging from basic consumables to sophisticated medical devices, empowering healthcare through a tech-driven platform.
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As the business expanded, it faced several operational challenges that hindered growth. These included inefficiencies in the supply chain and a lack of seamless integration between their eCommerce platform (Magento) and ERP system (Odoo).
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The company sought to streamline its supply chain, improve digital systems integration, and prepare for future scalability by implementing best practices in operations and technology.
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APPROACH & SOLUTION
Consoul team conducted a comprehensive audit of the supply chain and digital infrastructure at three levels.
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Strategic Level: Focused on business goals, long- and short-term objectives, and management priorities.
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Tactical Level: Analyzed buyer personas, customer journey, assortment and pricing, order-to-cash (OTC) cycle, order management, and digital systems & infrastructure.
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Operational Level: Audited end-to-end process in vendor onboarding, procurement, inventory management, and order fulfilment (warehousing & logistics)
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SOLUTION HIGHLIGHTS
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Business Process Maturity Index: Assessed the maturity of the firm’s current processes.
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Process Improvements: Highlighted specific areas for operational and digital system enhancements.
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Inefficiencies and Blockers: Identified obstacles preventing seamless operations, especially in eCommerce-ERP integration and vendor management.
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Opportunities for Automation: Recommended automating repetitive and manual processes in order management and inventory tracking to enhance efficiency.
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Standard Operating Procedures: Designed SOPs for procurement, order fulfilment, vendor management, and billing to ensure streamlined operations across all functions.
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BUSINESS RESULTS
The actionable insights and recommendations provided by the Consoul team enabled the client to achieve significant operational improvements, including:
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Enhanced System Integration: Improved integration between eCommerce and ERP system resulted in smoother workflows, reduced processing times, and fewer errors in order management.
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Increased Efficiency Through Automation: Automating key processes in inventory management and order fulfilment allowed the company to handle higher volumes with better accuracy, paving the way for future growth.
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Process Standardization: The introduction of SOPs ensured consistent, repeatable processes across the supply chain, improving efficiency and communication between departments.