Medical Device Manufacturer Improves Margins and Restores Operational Control
Sustained productivity, inventory, and lead-time improvements in a regulated environment—without disrupting ongoing operations.
Organization
Mid-size medical device manufacturer operating in a regulated, high-complexity environment.
Engagement Intent
Improve enterprise performance and restore operational control while building internal capability for sustained results.
Operational drift was eroding margin and scalability
Inventory growth, stagnant productivity, and extended lead times were increasing cost, constraining responsiveness, and limiting the organization’s ability to scale profitably—while the demands of regulatory rigor remained non-negotiable.
Leadership engaged EMS to materially improve performance without disruption
Senior leadership engaged EMS Consulting Group to restore operational control and deliver meaningful business improvement while maintaining compliance and continuity—building internal capability so gains could be sustained without long-term dependence.
Measured improvements in the currencies executives care about
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50–70% productivity improvement across multiple operations
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30–90% reduction in inventory (varied by category and business unit)
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Up to 90% reduction in lead times, improving responsiveness
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15–20% increase in gross profit margins
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Internal leaders equipped to continue driving improvements independently
Results summarized from historical engagement documentation; company name withheld by design.
Control restored. Cash freed. Margin improved.
This engagement restored operational control and improved financial performance without destabilizing ongoing operations. The organization improved cash flow through inventory reduction, increased speed through lead-time compression, and strengthened margins—while reinforcing internal capability to sustain gains.
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EMS Consulting Group works with senior leaders to improve enterprise performance, reduce strategic risk, and build internal capability for sustained results.