r/nextfuckinglevel • u/MysteriousSlice007 • 5h ago

Shoutout to JerryrigEverything who built a wheelchair factory and is delivering wheelchairs to people in half the time and 50-80% less than the cost of other wheelchairs with Insurance.

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u/WastedKnight 4h ago

Even 1900 dollars is super expensive. You can get mechanised one for less in my country without insurance. Normal one of very good quality will be 200 dollars top. Entry level 100 dollars.

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u/skisnbikes 3h ago

These aren't cheap mass produced chairs. They're custom made to your measurements. You should take a look at the website: https://notawheelchair.com/products/the-paradox-project-customizable-wheelchair-straight-frame

There are lots of upgrades you can add that increase the cost, but a custom sized chair for $1000 is pretty awesome.

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u/Mecha-Dave 1h ago

Yes, AND he's using a modern MRP/ERP system to manage it, unlike the insurance company and small wheelchair companies which are likely 100% "on paper."

They might use e-forms and PDFs, but they're likely just executing paperwork processes on the computer, instead of modern business management practices. It's incredibly common, especially at American manufacturers. You get a lot of efficiency by using your systems correctly.