WDSrx Blog Case Study: Medical Device Assembly for COVID Kitting Project

Introduction A manufacturer of COVID-19 self-test kits based outside the United States was searching for a logistics partner with specialized medical device assembly capabilities to kit and introduce their product to the American market. Recently, an overwhelming demand for Coronavirus self-test kits is spurring expansion of kit production. The client scope of work included a large initial quantity of kits in a short time period followed by an expedited ramp-up to increase capacity. The solution was for WDSrx to implement a successful ongoing program to provide necessary kits to the public. Challenges One of the primary challenges with this medical device assembly project was the high volume of kits required to be made on a daily basis. The large quantity meant the need for more people, more resources, and more time to accommodate the heavy workload. The acquisition of labor is an ongoing challenge during pandemic conditions. Another challenge was the inclusion of multiple components in each kit. The test kit's accuracy relies on having all the necessary parts put together correctly. Incomplete kits could result in low customer satisfaction due to a broken device or one that reads incorrectly. Required was a facility reconfiguration in advance to support the scale of the project. The recommendation was for the employment of new equipment for the project to increase efficiency. The timeline for project completion was very tight. Necessary quick approval of project design, resource allocation and testing ensured the team would finish the production run and meet client expectations. Large-scale medical device assembly required consistent inbound deliveries to feed the production effort. Additionally required was the coordination and delivery of high quantities of individual components, manufactured in multiple countries. To avoid production delays, WDSrx ensures delivery of necessary components within short time frames. Solutions With advanced planning, WDSrx together with the client mapped out strategies based on sales forecasts to develop the most efficient solution to manage kit assembly with quality and speed. Purchasing specialized machinery and automated equipment to support the project ensured the production team met deadlines. WDSrx opted for a semi-automated solution to increase productivity and ease [...]The post Case Study: Medical Device Assembly for COVID Kitting Project appeared first on WDSrx - Woodfield Distribution - Pharmaceutical Logistics.