Case Study: Black Diamond achieves faster, higher-quality product innovation with Jabil

Black Diamond Soars to New Heights of Product Innovation With Jabil’s Supply Chain Optimization And World-class Manufacturing Capabilities

Black Diamond Equipment, a U.S.-based climbing and skiing gear company, needed help simplifying an overly complex global supply chain while developing a new electronics-based avalanche airbag. To bring its JetForce backpack to market, Black Diamond turned to Jabil for supply chain optimization, electronics manufacturing expertise, and support with quality and testing requirements.

Jabil consolidated sourcing and procurement, improved supply chain visibility, and helped Black Diamond streamline manufacturing for its snow safety products. The result was a successful launch of JetForce, the first avalanche airbag to use jet-fan inflation, along with stronger operational efficiency, faster product development, and the ability for Black Diamond to focus on future innovations with confidence in Jabil.

Black Diamond

Ryan Guess

Ski Category Director