Overview
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New Jersey, Pipeline Medical is a leading MedTech marketplace that has transformed medical supply procurement in the U.S. Established by doctors for doctors, the platform simplifies supply acquisition for physicians, surgeons, and healthcare facilities, offering significant time and cost savings. Addressing critical challenges such as compliance, licensing, price controls, product availability, and material management, Pipeline Medical boasts a portfolio of over 600,000 premium medical supplies, available for next-day delivery.
As a trusted partner to ambulatory surgical centers and non-acute physician offices nationwide, Pipeline Medical required a robust solution to manage its extensive inventory, handle high-frequency transactions, and ensure seamless integration with trading partners. In 2024, they partnered with Zenbridge, an innovative EDI-as-API provider, to achieve their goals. Zenbridge delivered a streamlined EDI integration, enhancing supply chain scalability, accuracy, and visibility, helping Pipeline Medical maintain its leadership in medical distribution.
- Zenbridge automated the transmission of EDI files within Pipeline Medical’s system, optimizing data management for their high-volume inventory. The tailored solution included data splitting for large files, ensuring smooth, accurate transmissions with minimal manual intervention.
- Zenbridge significantly reduced onboarding timelines, enabling swift integration of new suppliers. Their dedicated EDI team managed compliance, data validation, and testing for each partner, accelerating the process and supporting Pipeline Medical’s growth.
- The platform’s user-friendly dashboard provided Pipeline Medical with comprehensive transaction tracking and search functionalities. Non-technical users could easily browse, review, and validate EDI data, improving visibility and reducing operational delays.
Integrated Trading Partners and EDI Transactions
Pipeline Medical’s collaboration with Zenbridge enabled seamless EDI integration with key trading partners, supporting diverse transaction types and creating a comprehensive EDI framework with leading medical suppliers
- A 300% increase in EDI-enabled orders highlighted Pipeline Medical's enhanced capacity to meet growing demand effectively.
- The integration saved over 550 hours of manual effort each month, equivalent to the workload of four full-time employees. These resources were reallocated to high-value tasks, boosting productivity.
- Phone calls and communications for order processing decreased by 90%, enabling smoother operations and stronger supplier collaboration.
- Zenbridge’s platform provided uninterrupted availability with zero downtime, ensuring consistent EDI performance and reliable technical support.
— Spokesperson, Pipeline Medical
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