Supply Issues KCI Medical Ltd Change of Supply Route Multiple Products (ICN 2847)

Change:

• We have been working with KCI Medical Ltd to remove their existing products from the Blue Diamond route.
• There are 222 product codes affected.
• KCI Medical Ltd are in progress of setting up the new route and in the short-term have taken the decision to implement some temporary changes while a long-term solution is accomplished. This is to ensure the continuity of supply for lines with the greatest usage and criticality.

Impact:

• Products will be moved to either a stocked or eDirect route, offering customers far greater accessibility and visibility of transactions compared with Blue Diamond.
• This will lead to an estimated 5% increase in delivered service level for these products.
• In addition, the removal of internal consolidation processes associated with Blue Diamond will reduce lead times by up to 72 hours for 60% of the impacted product demand and by 48 hours for the remaining 40%.
• 129 product codes will be moved to the eDirect route with an extended lead time of 20 days, orders will then be fulfilled once a long-term eDirect solution is in place.
• Four product codes are moving to our stocked route.
• 45 product codes are suspended until a long-term eDirect solution is in place.
• See our Downloads▼ section to access the Product Listing Alternatives tab on the product listing to view the suspended product codes and potential alternatives.
• Three product codes are being delisted from our online catalogue.

Next Steps:

• Whilst it will take several weeks before any changes will be implemented, we understand that the removal of the Blue Diamond route will raise some questions, so your ICS Manager will be on hand to provide guidance and support throughout the process.
• See our Downloads ▼ section to access the product listing below for further information on the affected product codes and potential alternatives.
• Customers are advised to view the Change of Supply Route tab in the attached product listing identifying all affected Blue Diamond products.
• Regular updates to the product listing will be communicated through this ICN as the supply routes for product codes begin to transition.