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Choice Logistics Selected by Elekta as Supply Chain Provider for Domestic and International Mission Critical Medical Service Parts
NEW YORK – Choice Logistics Selected by Elekta as Supply Chain Provider for Domestic and International Mission Critical Medical Service Parts New York, June 9, 2008 - Choice Logistics, the global leader in highly optimized, flexible, mission-critical service parts logistics systems, has announced that Sweden-based Elekta, a global provider of medical technology for fighting cancer and brain disorders, has selected Choice as its service parts supply chain partner for both forward and reverse logistics. Choice will manage service parts delivery in a several countries including Italy, Germany, Japan and the U.S., with future expansion planned for France.
“We are honored to work with Elekta to support the critical inventory logistics needs of this worldwide leader in the medical technology field,” said Gary Weiss, executive vice president of operations, Choice Logistics. “Our vast network will improve Elekta’s ability to service complex medical equipment that helps oncologists and neurologists save lives around the world. Choice’s commitment to expanding its worldwide infrastructure is demonstrated through our new partnership with Elekta.”
Elekta operates on a global basis with approximately 40 percent of its business in the U.S and with significant volumes in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Japan. Choice was selected as a result of its extensive, comprehensive network of 340 strategic stocking locations (SSLs) throughout the world. The SSLs and seven global regional distribution centers (RDCs) ensure delivery of mission critical service parts within two- and four-hours, anywhere necessary. This network allows Elekta to consistently meet demanding service level obligations and maintain client commitments.
“The nature of Elekta’s work is the very definition of mission critical,” said Nigel Weston, vice president supply chain management, Elekta. “Choice’s sophisticated global infrastructure is helping us improve our ability to support the latest in medical technology for neurosurgeons, oncologists and radiation therapists. These specialized medical professionals count on us to keep their systems functioning as reliably and smoothly as possible. If we don’t have the right parts in the right place at the right time, a human life could be impacted in a significant way. We take this responsibility very seriously, and we know that Choice has the same level of dedication.”
As with all clients, Elekta is assigned a dedicated Choice support specialist to manage their service parts logistics supply chain to help optimize visibility and accountability for inventory asset management. With parts ranging from $1,000 to $40,000, Elekta’s needs are extremely diverse and require specialized care and attention. In addition to Choice’s urgent, on-demand service parts deliveries, its flexible network gives Elekta the ability to fulfill routine maintenance requirements on an ongoing basis as well.
About Elekta
Elekta is an international medical technology group, providing oncologists, radiation therapists, neurosurgeons and many other medical specialists with state-of-the-art tools to fight serious disease. Elekta provides advanced clinical solutions and comprehensive management and information systems, as well as services for improved cancer care and management of brain disorders. Elekta’s systems and solutions are used in more than 5,000 hospitals around the world. Clinical and information management solutions include, among others, Leksell Gamma Knife® for non-invasive treatment of brain disorders, Elekta Axesse™ for stereotactic radiosurgery or radiotherapy of the spine and body and Elekta Synergy® for advanced intensity modulated and image guided radiation therapy, as well as the MOSAIQ™ suite of software for image-enabled EMR and efficient management of clinical and patient data. With more than 2,500 employees globally, Elekta corporate headquarters are located in Stockholm, Sweden and the company is listed on the Nordic Exchange under the ticker EKTAb.
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