Kalstein in China – A Business Journey at the Heart of Innovation
After the first episode of our special series, we continue our exploration of Kalstein’s strategic partnerships in China.
Today, we take you to discover Kedee, a manufacturer specializing in histopathology systems, with whom we’ve been working for over 10 years.
Episode 2: A Trusted Partner in the Medical Field
Kedee is a leading company in the production of machines for histopathology. Since its establishment in 1997, it has set itself apart with high-quality systems, a strong focus on R&D, and an unwavering commitment to innovation.
An Immersion into Manufacturing
Our team had the chance to explore various facets of their organization:
- Production line: where each piece is meticulously assembled, combining technology and expertise.
- Storage areas: essential for ensuring smooth logistics and controlled lead times.
- Quality control: vital to ensure compliance with international standards.
- Commercial office: where strategic decisions are made, keeping customer relationships at the core.
A Marked Meeting with Kedee’s Team
The visit was punctuated by enriching human interactions: our team had the opportunity to meet with the technical team, engineers, and the CEO of Kedee.
We also had a key meeting with their technical team, discussing new versions of their machines, particularly the touchscreen functionality and the addition of languages in their software (Russian and Spanish).
A true moment of synergy and idea-sharing to enhance our common solutions.
Strategic Discussions
The discussions focused on key topics for the future:
- New products: introduction of updated versions with innovative features like touch screens and multilingual software.
- Continuous improvement: enhancing the quality of the equipment to meet the growing market demand.
- Production timelines and logistics: improving lead times to meet international demand.
- Future projects: discussing the implementation of one of Kalstein’s solutions to support their development and optimize internal processes.
Kalstein’s Proposed Solutions
As part of the meeting, Kalstein proposed three solutions to support Kedee’s development and enhance their product quality. These solutions aim to:
- Optimize production timelines to meet growing demand.
- Improve internal processes with customized solutions tailored to their needs.
- Strengthen product interoperability to better meet international standards, with a focus on export.
These directions were warmly received, and several projects are underway to implement them.
Kalstein’s Voice
“This partnership with Kedee reflects the importance we place on innovation and excellence. Working together on practical and efficient solutions is a real opportunity for us, and for our clients.”
Anecdote & Cultural Exchange
Beyond the professional exchanges, the visit was marked by a shared meal with the Kedee team, where we laughed about cultural differences, especially the fact that their meals in China are much more hearty and rich in vegetables and meats than what we typically find here. It was delicious!
Photos & Shared Moments
We captured usable photos from the visit, including demonstrations of new machines and the team in action in the production workshop.
What’s Next?
This second episode is just the beginning of a series of strategic meetings.
Next week, we will take you along to discover another key partner in this business journey in China. Stay tuned for more revelations!