Case Study: SSEM Mthembu Medical achieves balanced, optimized inventory amid supply chain disruptions with Netstock

NETSTOCK helps SSEM Medical to navigate supply chain disruptions

SSEM Mthembu Medical, a leading South African distributor of electro‑medical devices and consumables, struggled with severe COVID‑19 driven supply‑chain volatility: uneven demand across divisions, extended lead times from international suppliers, soaring freight costs, and an unwieldy 16,000‑SKU forecasting process run in Excel. To rebalance inventory investment and clean up Sage 300 ERP data, they engaged Netstock.

Netstock integrated with SSEM Mthembu Medical’s Sage 300 system and delivered forecasting, order‑recommendation and bill‑of‑materials functionality plus strong onboarding support. The outcome was optimized inventory planning and a much clearer view of stock—product managers now use Netstock for forecasts and orders, packaging needs are managed via BOMs, and excess/incorrect items were reduced; overall inventory is approximately 10% above the consultants’ target, a board‑approved and materially improved position.

SSEM Mthembu Medical

Mahenderen Pillay

National Product Executive