With strategic acquisitions resulting in expanded product offerings but disparate supply chain processes, Covidien sought to implement a technology solution to help consolidate and rationalize its supply chain. After selecting i2 as its solutions provider, Covidien implemented i2 solutions in 10 company initiatives. i2 solutions enabled Covidien to save a total of $12.5 million on those initiatives, with the healthcare manufacturer achieving a full return on its investment in as little as six months.
