Need:

A top medical device manufacturer came to RGIS for help revising their inventory process. The inventory process included the handling of sterile trays and devices, often unwrapping them. A post-inventory sterilization was then required, adding to the cost.

• Inventory was taking too long with too much downtime
• Re-sterilizing trays added extra cost to the inventory process
• The inventory process was very labor intensive

Solution:

RGIS set in motion a large-scale plan to convert their inventory process, incorporating RFID technology into their trays.

In the first year, RGIS placed RFID tags and built a data file to update the client’s system.

Results:

By switching to an RFID inventory process, our clients were able to save the hospitals they service $150 per tray. Joint hospitals can save up to $18,000 per year and free up essential resources.

• Fewer trays opened during the inventory
• New RFID inventory process is faster
• Improved manufacturer’s relationship with their clients