Medical Equipment Provider Success Story The challenge A leading global provider of orthopedic solutions was trying to stabilize growth and improve its position from a lagging second to become number one in its market. The organization was experiencing persistent supplier quality and delivery issues which, despite long-term efforts, it had been unable to resolve. Purchasing practices were tactical in nature and dictated by engineering or quality. There was no procurement team within the organization and the supplier selection process was led by R&D. Maine Pointe was referred to the client by the CEO of the firm’s private equity owners based on our successful supply chain transformation work with a sister organization. Our challenge was to help develop a cross-functional, strateg

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