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Demonstrating Value Through a Supply Chain Proof of Value With Fresenius

17 Jul 2026

The customer

Fresenius Medical Care is the world’s leading provider of products and services for people with chronic kidney failure. As of December 31, 2025, the company cared for more than 292,000 patients across a global network of roughly 3,600 dialysis centers.

With around 110,000 employees, Fresenius Medical Care provides its products in more than 140 countries and holds around 50% of the market share in hemodialysis machines.

Challenges

Fresenius Medical Care wanted to evaluate how Axon™ could create measurable supply chain value in a limited timeframe and with limited SME involvement.

Key objectives included:

  • Identifying inventory optimization opportunities driving cost savings.

  • Revealing process inefficiencies and operational bottlenecks.
  • Assessing master data quality and inventory health.
  • Demonstrating that Axon can identify value and enable quick wins from proof of value findings.
  • Understanding how Axon could integrate into the existing technology landscape.

Solution

Bluecrux delivered a focused supply chain proof of value with Axon to uncover improvement opportunities and demonstrate business impact through a fully data-driven approach.

Scope delivered:

  • AI–generated supply chain virtual twin and Value Stream Maps.

  • Master data accuracy.
  • E2E inventory visibility and capability to simulate with different inventory drivers.
  • Automated safety stock calculations and inventory health.

In parallel, dedicated enablement workshops helped stakeholders understand Axon’s capabilities, future roadmap, and enterprise adoption potential.

Results

  • The Axon PoV was completed on schedule and with limited Fresenius Medical Care SME involvement.

  • Double-digit inventory savings opportunities were identified within the PoV scope.
  • Operational gaps were identified, prioritized, and translated into targeted improvement initiatives.
  • Stakeholders gained a strong understanding of Axon’s business value, enabling informed decisions on future deployment and scaling.

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