The solution to the Orthopedic device “last-mile problem” sprouted from military logistics experience.

Founded by former U.S. Army Logistics Officer Ethan Lauer, ImplantBase helps the Spine and Orthopedic medical device companies improve profitability by digitizing the last-mile processes of their Supply Chain and integrating high-fidelity/low-latency information into the companies’ ERP systems. ImplantBase’s suite of functionality currently assists industry leading companies in managing over $1.5B in inventory, making it the solution of choice for orthopedic companies. Originated in the military, the term logistics refers to the movement of equipment and supplies to troops in the field. Lauer, Founder and CEO of ImplantBase got his start as a U.S. Army logistics officer in the 1st Cavalry Division. Working in a fast-paced environment with antiquated systems, he learned the importance of near-real time asset visibility and keeping decision-makers informed. However, the Army’s existing 1970s systems didn’t meet the needs, so Lauer took a personal interest to develop solutions that would help bridge that gap. Fast forward to life after the military and working six years as a sales rep and manager for a medical device distributor, Lauer gained knowledge of the medical device industry t...


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