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Pathkits:
A clearer view across the entire operation.

How MetaDesign Solutions architected an integrated ERP, multi-tenant eCommerce platform, and field distribution tracking system connecting diagnostic manufacturing directly to pathology labs.

ClientPathkits Healthcare
DomainIn-Vitro Diagnostics & ERP
Tech StackReact / Node.js / PostgreSQL / Barcode SDK
Key Metric99.8% Batch Delivery Precision
The Challenge

High-stakes medical inventory with
zero tolerance for errors.

Pathkits produces essential diagnostic test kits used in hospitals, clinics, and pathology labs. Due to strict reagent shelf lives and cold-chain temperature thresholds, accurate batch tracking and expiration management are matters of patient safety.

The client was operating across disparate inventory spreadsheets, legacy accounting software, and manual phone orders. This fragmentation created dispatch bottlenecks, blind spots in warehouse stock levels, and delayed compliance reports.

Architectural Blueprint

The Three Pillars of Operational Clarity

Pillar 01

B2B Pathology Ordering Portal

A streamlined procurement experience where accredited hospital networks order reagent kits with automated institutional discounting and approval workflows.

  • Automated standing orders & refills
  • Live price-book synchronization
  • ERP integration for instant invoicing
Pillar 02

Real-Time Batch & FIFO Inventory

A central inventory engine tracking exact lot numbers, batch manufacturing dates, and automated FIFO (First-In, First-Out) dispatch rules.

  • Automated expiry threshold warnings
  • Cold-chain storage logging
  • Audit-ready regulatory compliance reports
Pillar 03

Field Logistics & Mobile Barcode Apps

Native mobile applications for warehouse dispatch and field courier teams, featuring high-speed 2D barcode scanning and digital proof of delivery.

  • Instant barcode validation at pickup & drop
  • Digital signature and GPS logging
  • Offline sync for remote hospital delivery
Zero-Downtime Delivery

Phased Migration Strategy

Phase 01

Data Architecture & Schema Unification

Migrated historical inventory and vendor records into a hardened PostgreSQL database with row-level encryption and immutable audit logs.

Phase 02

Core ERP & Inventory Engine Deployment

Rolled out warehouse management modules in parallel with legacy systems to validate batch tracking and ensure zero shipping interruptions.

Phase 03

B2B Customer Portal & Field App Launch

Onboarded accredited diagnostic partner accounts and deployed mobile barcode scanners to distribution staff.

Phase 04

Continuous Telemetry & SLA Optimization

Established automated monitoring pipelines providing executive dashboards with real-time operational throughput.

Transformative Business Impact

99.8%

Batch dispatch precision across diagnostic deliveries

4.2x

Faster order-to-warehouse dispatch turnaround

100%

Audit-ready traceability on medical reagent inventory

0 hrs

Operational downtime during full ERP platform transition

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