Case Study: Large U.S. Auto Manufacturer achieves rapid conversion to PPE production (1.5M masks & 1,500 ventilators/month) with TealBook

How an iconic U.S. auto maker rapidly converted its custom vehicle assembly line into a life-saving PPE equipment production powerhouse

Large U.S. Auto Manufacturer faced an urgent challenge when the first wave of COVID‑19 caused mass shortages of N95 masks and ventilators: they needed to rapidly convert vehicle assembly lines to produce PPE but lacked the supplier network and procurement knowledge, and they were themselves short on protective equipment. The manufacturer turned to TealBook, using TealBook’s supplier data platform and capabilities like product isolation and certification validation to quickly identify qualified vendors.

TealBook’s verified supplier data and certification checks enabled the Large U.S. Auto Manufacturer to source critical inputs and avoid fraud, allowing the company to retool plants in a matter of weeks and produce up to 1.5 million masks and 1,500 ventilators per month. By leveraging TealBook, the automaker acquired scarce PPE, kept employees safe, and supplied medical workers and hospitals during the crisis.