CASE STUDY
Cella’s Custom Operational Blueprint Leads to Cost Savings and a Streamlined Model for Future Success
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Problem: The client’s recent corporate acquisition presented this creative team with numerous challenges, preventing them from operating at optimal efficiency. The most immediate obstacle they faced was the need to redesign, relabel and reassign SKUs for thousands of products. The client quickly realized they did not have the necessary resources or infrastructure to manage the production overload.
Solution: The Cella consulting team meticulously reviewed the client’s operational structure and provided an actionable blueprint addressing their unique challenges. Understanding the client’s goal of being a leader in the healthcare sector, we developed and deployed a managed solution that enabled them to meet the new production and regulatory requirements they faced.
Results: Putting everything under one roof, the managed solution Cella developed enabled the client to adopt patient-centric engagement strategies. The company gained a competitive edge by offering innovative, technology-driven solutions to its customers while achieving $3M in cost savings.
The Problem
The client, one of the leading healthcare solution providers, recently completed a corporate acquisition. The acquisition aimed to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving healthcare market. However, the integration revealed a crucial need for redesigning, relabelling and reassigning SKUs for 10,000 products in order to remain in compliance with FDA requirements. A glaring problem quickly emerged. The client did not have the appropriate workforce to manage this highly-demanding project.
Cella provided a managed solution with a comprehensive approach to SKU management that contributed to the long-term success of the acquisition and the continued growth of the company.
The Solution
Cella understood the company’s needs and provided a custom-made blueprint and an extensive range of solutions. Along with creating a model for the future, Cella also realized cost savings of $3M for the client.
Cella’s Blueprint
Responding to the immediate need for infrastructure and SOPs, Cella established a managed solution that included:
- Technology support
- Access to network drives
- Project Management software and support
- Playbooks for workflow processes
- Establishment of operational best practices and rigor
- Staffing, including a team leader and creative team
Benefits to the Client
Streamlined operations- The client experienced significant improvements in its supply chain, reduced lead times and enhanced responsiveness to market dynamics.
Cost savings- The integration of Cella’s analytical capabilities allowed the client to make informed and data-driven decisions. This resulted in optimized processes, reduced costs and improved overall efficiency, which led to $3M in cost savings for the client.
Managed solution- By deploying and developing a managed solution for the client, it seamlessly integrated into their organization. Initially, they started with a team of six, and by the end of the engagement, it had grown to 35.
Provided a model for future success- Cella’s managed solution was designed keeping sustainability and scalability in mind. This ensured continuous success in the ever-evolving healthcare sector.
