GCX Corporation is profiled in the Spring 2011 issue of Manufacturing Today, a quarterly publication that covers best practices and supply-chain management issues across a variety of industries.<\/p>\n
The article, \u201cFrom the Source,\u201d cites GCX for the operational efficiencies of its hybrid production planning system. The worldwide leader in medical instrument and IT mounting solutions, GCX must manage a diverse product line, variable demand for parts, and a dispersed, global marketplace. By making its planning information visible across the supply chain, GCX maintains component economies of scale and keeps costs low for customers.<\/p>\n
Cris Daugbjerg, vice president of sales and development, describes the option \u201cto build or not to build a finished good\u201d at warehouses near the customer, depending on demand, for just-in-time delivery. This model serves the dual purpose of minimizing cost and impact on the environment.<\/p>\n
The article also highlights the GCX business fundamental \u201cto start with the customer and work our way back,\u201d originated by GCX President John Kruger. The resulting \u201cunderstanding of what our customers want and how it translates to their job…is one of GCX\u2019s most valuable assets,\u201d Daugbjerg states.<\/p>\n
\u201cI commend this article, not only for its insight into the manufacturing process that goes into GCX products, but also for what it says about the experience of our GCX team selling directly to hospitals,\u201d said Director of Marketing Kevin Merritt. \u201cOur field sales force can walk into any hospital and understand what they\u2019re likely to need.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith 40 years of dedicated medical industry experience, GCX is unrivaled in its ability to provide field- tested, proven products and mounting solutions that our OEM customers\u2019 manufacturing and engineering people want.\u201d<\/p>\n