Success Story

Efficient Supply Chain Process

Ivoclar Vivadent Success STory - Maier Vidorno altios
Ivoclar Vivadent Success STory - Maier Vidorno altios

Germany

Headquarter

$100mn+

Turnover

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Sector

Need for compliant India operations partner

Challenge

Key Points

Expanding in India with the distribution partner

M+V Altios ensured smooth, compliant supply chain operations in India, delivering on-time clearances, improved planning, and significant cost efficiencies.

Markus Heinz

CEO at Ivoclar Vivadent AG

Ivoclar was seeking a reliable business partner in India who could manage its day-to-day operations and end-to-end supply chain activities in a smooth and efficient manner. A key requirement was strong expertise in handling customs procedures and ensuring full compliance with drug-related regulations, enabling uninterrupted imports, timely clearances, and adherence to Indiaโ€™s regulatory framework.

Solution

  • Provided a dedicated 24/7 on-ground resource in India

  • Ensured continuous support for day-to-day operations

  • Managed end-to-end supply chainโ€“related processes efficiently

  • Brought strong local expertise in Indian operational practices

  • Enabled smooth coordination across logistics, planning, and execution

Delivered Results

The dedicated resource helped ensure smooth handling of critical processes, enabling apt and timely material planning, order processing, and related supply chain support in India. The collaboration resulted in process improvementsโ€”good material planning and cost reductions translated into an efficient and effective supply chain function. We helped ensure that 90โ€“95% of the companyโ€™s export-import process and material clearances were on-time, ensuring on-time supplies to Ivoclar Vivadentโ€™s customers across India.

Tips and Best Practices

  1. Choose a reliable business partner with expertise in local regulations and supply chain management.
  2. Ensure compliance with customs and drug-related regulations to avoid delays and penalties.
  3. Optimize material planning and order processing to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  4. Leverage expert knowledge to streamline export-import processes and ensure timely deliveries.
  5. Implement a robust supply chain strategy to enhance operational resilience and customer satisfaction.
  6. Continuously monitor and refine logistics processes to adapt to market and regulatory change.

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