As the Director of Operations for a rapidly expanding chain of dental clinics, I hit a wall last year. We were managing over 500 active clear aligner cases across ten locations, and our local lab costs were eating our margins. Worse, the lead times were unpredictable. I needed a partner who could handle high-volume production and complex global logistics without sacrificing the clinical quality my doctors demand.
That is when we transitioned our entire workflow to FENLE. Here is my experience as a high-volume B2B partner.
Managing Distance Without Compromising Speed
Operating thousands of miles away from a manufacturer initially gave me pause. However, FENLE’s logistics are arguably more efficient than many domestic labs I’ve used.
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The Workflow: My team provides the oral scan data of the patients.
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Within 3 days, the production for our bulk orders—sometimes exceeding 500 units at a time—is complete.
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Despite the distance, the packages arrive at our central hub within 14 days via their optimized supply chain. In the dental world, a 17-day total turnaround for custom medical devices is a game-changer for patient satisfaction.
The Clinical Verdict: Material Matters
Cost-effectiveness is irrelevant if the product doesn't perform. My clinical leads were skeptical until they handled the FENLE aligners.
FENLE manufactures its clear aligners using a multi-layer composite sheet based on medical-grade TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane). This is not a conventional single-layer plastic material, but a functional composite engineered for controlled orthodontic force delivery.
The TPU structure provides a consistent, elastic recovery effect, allowing the aligner to maintain stable corrective pressure over a longer period. In practical terms, this has reduced the need for mid-treatment adjustments and has resulted in more predictable clinical outcomes across our patient base.
The Impact on Our Bottom Line
The financial shift was immediate. By leveraging FENLE’s ODM/OEM capabilities, we essentially gained our own off-site manufacturing arm.
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Pricing Efficiency: For our volume (500+ pcs), we secured a price of $7.00 per unit (CIF).
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Zero Logistical Headaches: Because we operate on CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) terms, FENLE handles the insurance and shipping costs directly to our port. This transparency allowed me to forecast our quarterly margins with 100% accuracy.
Final Thoughts
If you are running a hospital or a dental group, you know that scaling is about removing friction. FENLE removed the friction of high costs and slow production. We’ve stopped worrying about how the aligners are made and started focusing on how many patients we can treat.
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