From Division Spin-Off Encompassing 16 facilities to Stand- Alone Success
How Leverage helped select logistics partners, prepare and launch 16 global distribution centers within approximately one year, without disrupting patient service.
16
Dc's LAUNCHED
ONE
STAND ALONE SUPPLY CHAIN
KPI'S
ESTABLISHED
ZERO
SERVICE DISRUPTION
Client
Global medical device manufacturer specializing in diabetes care
Sector
Healthcare & Life Sciences / Medical Devices
Location
US
Scope
Independent supply chain transition and 16 distribution center launches
Services
Warehouse & Distribution; Logistics Procurement
A stand-alone distribution network had to be built while patient service continued.
Following its separation from its parent company, a global diabetes care medical device manufacturer needed to operate independently without interrupting the flow of products to patients. The new organization had to establish 16 warehouse and distribution centers across multiple regions, supported by third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and transportation carriers.
The transition had to be completed in approximately 12 months. Beyond selecting providers, the company needed aligned contracts, consistent site readiness, common performance measures, and coordinated launches to protect service continuity, revenue, and trust.
What stood in the way, and what we were asked to deliver.
What stood in the way
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A demanding transition timeline
An independent distribution network had to be operational within approximately one year of the spin-off. -
Multiple partners and regions
3PLs and carriers across regions needed to be selected, contracted, and coordinated around common launch requirements -
Operational readiness at scale
Each site needed prepared staffing, warehouse layouts, systems, and processes before going live. -
Patient service at stake
Contract gaps, inventory transfers, or launch issues could disrupt shipments of essential diabetes care products.
What we were asked to deliver
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Establish an independent supply chain
Build a stand-alone global distribution network capable of supporting the newly independent business. -
Protect patient service
Transition operations without interrupting shipments or service to patients. -
Launch 16 distribution centers
Select and prepare logistics partners for coordinated, on-time warehouse and distribution center go-lives. -
Create operational readiness and accountability
Define consistent readiness expectations, go-live KPIs, and coordination processes across regions.
From partner selection through go-live and stabilization.
Leverage worked alongside the client’s program manager to coordinate the global transition, prepare logistics partners, and help keep the launch on track.
Provider selection and contracting
Led evaluations of 3PLs and transportation carriers across regions to support selection of partners for the new network. Helped negotiate and finalize commercial terms and service-level agreements aligned with operational requirements and go-live timelines.
Site readiness and operating standards
Coordinated pre-launch planning across 16 distribution centers and developed standardized readines checklists. Reviewed warehouse configurations and designed a shared KPI framework to assess readiness consistently across locations.
Global Transition Coordination & Go-Live Execution
Coordinated timelines, carrier transitions, and operational readiness across client teams and logistics partners for the launch of 16 global distribution centers. Provided hands-on go-live support, including deploying experts onsite to resolve issues at a lagging U.S. facility
Post-launch performance and knowledge transfer
Monitored key performance indicators, including dock-to-stock, on-time shipments, and order accuracy, while supporting troubleshooting and escalation management. Trained the client’s contract and procurement team in logistics agreement management to strengthen its long-term capability.
16 global distribution centers launched on time, with no disruption to patient service.
What the client got.
16 global distribution centers launched
All 16 sites went live on schedule in a coordinated transition, without disruption to patient service.
Go-live performance targets achieved
The new operation met its defined KPIs for dock-to-stock, on-time shipping, and order accuracy.
Transition risks mitigated
Proactive contract negotiations, inventory planning, and issue escalation helped reduce risks during the cutover.
Internal team prepared for ongoing operations
The client’s contracting and procurement team received tools and training to manage logistics agreements and 3PL relationships after go-live.
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