KEEP Labs is a Canadian tech company that specializes in smart storage solutions for medication management.
Their flagship product, KEEP, is a lockable container that can store and track medication usage. The device is designed to hold medicine safely, regardless of whether it comes in bottles, boxes, or dime bags.
The company launched in 2019 and has since won several awards, including an innovation award at CES 2020 and named a TIME Magazine Best Invention of 2020.
Challenge
In the early stages of their journey, KEEP Labs faced significant hurdles that got in the way of their success.
Two years after they launched, they were still unable to deliver what they promised to the people who pre-ordered their product. The challenges were multifaceted.
First, their manufacturers bailed out on contracts due to the COVID pandemic. Second, their outsourced engineering team did not deliver in accordance with the agreement, and they were having trouble getting it ready for manufacturing.
All of these challenges made it hard for them to achieve their goal: helping patients manage and monitor their medication while keeping them out of harm’s way.
Solution
In their quest to overcome these obstacles, KEEP Labs turned to The Founders Agency.
Our mission was to simplify the manufacturing journey for KEEP Labs. We stepped in to tackle operational challenges, sharpen their focus, and facilitate the outsourcing of hardware design.
Our tailored comprehensive solution included:
- Optimized operational processes
We ensured a seamless and efficient daily workflow for KEEP Labs. We identified and addressed any bottlenecks hindering their progress, paving the way for a smoother operation.
- Outsourced hardware design
Understanding that resources needed to be managed smartly, we helped KEEP Labs find experts to design their hardware. This allowed them to tap into external hardware expertise while retaining full control over their in-house software development.
- Project management
As project managers, we kept the entire product development process on course. With our support, KEEP Labs was able to realize its unique vision with a streamlined, hassle-free journey from concept to market-ready.
Results
The partnership between KEEP Labs and The Founders Agency led to positive outcomes:
- Successful product launch
After two years of struggling to deliver, Keep Labs successfully shipped its first batch of smart medication storage devices in May 2023. This marked a significant achievement in their journey.
- Enhanced efficiency
Keep Labs experienced improved operational efficiency, reducing delays and ensuring a smoother production process. The outsourcing of hardware design allowed them to allocate resources more effectively, optimizing their return on investment.
- Quality assurance
By collaborating with The Founders Agency, KEEP Labs could maintain its high-quality standards while reducing manufacturing costs, ensuring that its innovative product continued to meet customer expectations.
Today, KEEP Labs continues to fulfill its mission of ensuring patients have access to reliable and innovative medication management solutions, improving the lives of countless individuals.
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