One Stop-Shop solution

What are the advantages of MediPs ‘One-Stop-Shop’?

In the Primary care sector, in particular, over the years, we have seen a distinct switch from multiple sourcing to a single sourcing.

So, what, in our opinion, are the benefits of single sourcing?

We believe building a long-term supply chain relationship offers a number of advantages. These include potentially substantial cost savings, improved delivery dates, involvement with product refinement and an on-going relationship with you the client. This, therefore, should enable buyers to negotiate better purchasing arrangements.

We do understand, however, that one of the biggest concerns for many businesses is an over-dependency on one source. The fear is that this could lead to reduced competitiveness, less attractive pricing and a commercial risk should anything happen to the supplier.

However, in this financially challenging time, with most surgeries looking to reduce costs, we believe MediPs' single-source supplier strategy can offer major financial advantages.

These include benefits such as lower costs—due to less work involved in managing the purchase(s)—priority delivery dates, continual product improvement, and better pricing—all of which can cancel out the apparent disadvantage of dependency on one supplier.

There is also the convenience of single-source purchasing. There is no need to submit a purchase request to several different suppliers. One purchase order cuts down on paperwork, and there is less contact with potential suppliers—all saving time and money, freeing up more profitable time.

Over the years, we have developed long term relationships with many of our clients. In fact, they help craft our business, especially in areas such as single sourcing.

Offering a 'one-stop-shop' solution for your surgery needs has undoubtedly enabled us to keep lead times and costs down.

In summary, we believe that reducing the complexity of the supply chain process—with its one point of contact, multi-skill disciplines, and improved workflow—undoubtedly increases the efficiency of the buying process and consequently makes a significant contribution to the bottom line.