This has been a trying time for us at MMM. Our product launch in February was widely successful (like 3x what we expected), but since then we've been fighting to get the inventory we need to make and ship the Trauma Kits sold.
As you know one of our core beliefs is that we don't reinvent the wheel. Our kits are comprised of name-brand components by trusted and proven companies such as QuikClot, North American Rescue, H&H Medical, and Dynarex. Most of these companies are experiencing tremendous impact from the current COVID-19 pandemic. (Example News Story)
When I say “impact” I refer to all of the following:
- A tremendous increase in interest and order volume (Especially true of Dynarex but true of all medical suppliers)
- An inability to keep up with manufacturing and or order fulfillment due to orders to send employees home or decrease the number of people who can work in the same space at the same time.
- A challenge relative to supply chain for products coming from Asia or Europe, or… well anywhere.
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