What Mentor Media does

Mentor Media (legal entity: Mentor Supply Chain Pte. Ltd.) is a Singapore-headquartered global supply chain solutions provider and wholly-owned subsidiary of Swedish conglomerate Elanders Group, operating across 19 countries on 4 continents with a workforce of 1,001–5,000. The company originated in 1984 as the Asian branch of Mentor Graphics Corporation, was privatized in 2006 after a prior SGX listing, and was acquired by Elanders on January 1, 2014. Mentor Media serves leading multinational enterprises in consumer electronics, communications, computing, medical devices, software, and retail, offering five integrated service lines: Healthcare Service Solutions (ISO/GDPMDS-certified sterile packaging, NEBB Class 7/8 cleanrooms, RFID-enabled hospital inventory, and critical medical logistics); Supply Chain Management Solutions (custom configuration, warehousing, distribution, and returns refurbishment); E-service Solutions (IoT-enabled digital integration from e-commerce to 5G); Print and Packaging (labeling including UDI and anti-counterfeit, custom kitting); and Value Added Services (VeriiReal anti-counterfeit platform, risk/BCP, and Belt Road Initiative/ILSTC logistics corridors).

The company is built on a proprietary technology stack including the Mentor Order Management System for real-time order, inventory, shipment, and returns tracking; IMDA-registered RFID solutions for hospital pharmacy and inventory; the VeriiReal serialization platform with tamper-resistant augmented reality codes; and the CloudX digital transformation platform introduced in 2026. Notable operational capabilities include 30,000 orders-per-day web shop capacity spanning 189 countries, 10-year validated sterile packaging shelf life, and a certified RMA authorization process for medical devices across Singapore and Warsaw, Indiana facilities.

Mentor Media operates a B2B enterprise sales model with customized, quote-based solutions delivered through multi-year contracts and dedicated regional sales channels (APAC, EMEA, Americas). Its healthcare operations carry ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, GDPMDS, ISO 11607-1, TÜV SÜD, PIC/S GMP, and NEBB certifications. The company is privately held with no external shareholders; parent Elanders Group is publicly listed in Sweden. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Mentor Media

Legal name

Mentor Supply Chain Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://mentormedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mentor Media is a Singapore-headquartered, wholly-owned subsidiary of Sweden's Elanders Group that delivers end-to-end supply chain solutions — including sterile medical packaging, warehousing, distribution, returns refurbishment, and anti-counterfeit serialization — to multinational enterprises across 19 countries on four continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain Management Services

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Devices & Diagnostics (TLAIALAD)

Keywords

• Supply chain management
• Healthcare logistics services
• Sterile packaging solutions
• Warehouse distribution services
• Custom kitting packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Supply Chain Management Services: Core revenue stream from comprehensive supply chain services including warehousing, distribution, custom configuration and manufacturing, and returns management. Services are customized to meet each client's requirements and delivered through global network across Americas, Europe, and Asia/Pacific.
2. Healthcare Service Solutions: Specialized healthcare supply chain services including sterile packaging, cleanroom operations, hospital inventory management via RFID, healthcare distribution center operations, and critical healthcare logistics. ISO and GDPMDS certified facilities in Singapore and Warsaw, Indiana.
3. Print and Packaging Services: Comprehensive print and packaging solutions including labeling, custom kitting, and print management integrated with supply chain services through Elanders Group synergies.
4. E-service Solutions: Customized e-business integration and solutions supporting standard e-commerce technology to complex 5G enhancements. Digital business foundations enabling scalability.
5. Value Added Services: Additional services including risk management and business continuity planning, anti-counterfeit solutions, Belt Road Initiative (BRI) and International Land-sea Trade Corridor (ILSTC) logistics, and vendor-managed inventory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mentor Media designs and implements comprehensive, customized supply chain services for enterprise clients across consumer electronics, communications, computing, medical devices, software, and retail sectors. Its core offerings are organized into five solution lines: Healthcare Service Solutions (sterile packaging, cleanroom operations, RFID-enabled hospital inventory, healthcare distribution, critical healthcare logistics), Supply Chain Management Solutions (warehousing, distribution, custom configuration and manufacturing, returns management and refurbishment), E-service Solutions (IoT and 5G-enabled e-business integration), Print and Packaging (labelling, custom kitting), and Value Added Services (risk management/BCP, VeriiReal anti-counterfeit, Belt Road Initiative/ILSTC logistics). Services are delivered through a proprietary Mentor Order Management System and a global network spanning 19 countries across 4 continents.

Product overview

Mentor Media is a global supply chain solutions provider that operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elanders Group. The company offers a unified platform of integrated supply chain services organized into five core product categories: Healthcare Service Solutions (including sterile packaging, cleanroom operations, hospital inventory management via RFID, healthcare distribution, and critical healthcare logistics), Supply Chain Management Solutions (encompassing custom configuration and manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, and returns management), E-service Solutions (IoT-enabled digital integration supporting e-commerce to 5G technologies), Print and Packaging (labelling, custom kitting, and packaging management), and Value Added Services (risk management, anti-counterfeit solutions via the VeriiReal platform, and BRI/ILSTC logistics). The company's proprietary Mentor Order Management System serves as the integrated technology backbone connecting all service modules. Mentor Media serves leading companies in consumer electronics, communications, computing, medical devices, software, and retail across operations in America, Europe, and Asia/Pacific regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VeriiReal: Anti-counterfeit serialization platform developed by Mentor Media to protect against counterfeiting and protect client intellectual property, featuring tamper-evident labels with embedded AR codes.

Products and services

• Healthcare Service Solutions Comprehensive healthcare supply chain services for medical device manufacturers and healthcare institutions, including sterile packaging and cleanroom operations, healthcare distribution centre management, RFID-enabled hospital inventory management, and 24/7 critical healthcare logistics for medical institutions and operating rooms. ISO 13485:2016 and GDPMDS certified facilities in Singapore and Warsaw, Indiana.
• Supply Chain Management Solutions End-to-end supply chain management services for B2B and B2C products, including custom configuration and manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, and returns management and refurbishment. Leverages a global network of warehouses and product postponement strategies to deliver time-sensitive and cost-effective fulfilment.
• E-service Solutions Customized IoT-enabled e-business integration and digital solutions supporting standard e-commerce technology through to complex 5G enhancements. Provides the digital foundations required to scale a business by converting data into actionable information for decision-making.
• Print and Packaging Comprehensive printing and packaging management solutions including labelling and custom kitting, designed for lean manufacturing processes with intelligent global sourcing for regional product postponement.
• Value Added Services Differentiated value-added services including risk management and business continuity planning, VeriiReal anti-counterfeit solutions using augmented reality codes, and Belt Road Initiative (BRI) and International Land-sea Trade Corridor (ILSTC) logistics services.
• Mentor Direct Ship (MDS) Direct shipping service that consolidates goods at strategically located centers near manufacturing sites, processes them through a single customs clearance, and delivers via air, sea, or land transport to distribution centers, retail locations, or end customers.
• Sterile Packaging and Cleanroom Services ISO Class 7 and Class 8 NEBB-certified cleanroom facilities with temperature and humidity control for sterile medical device packaging. Services include cleaning, assembly, primary and secondary packaging, final inspection, and sterilization, validated per ISO 11607-1 with 10-year shelf life.
• RFID Hospital Inventory Management Radio-frequency identification technology solution for hospital inventory management enabling real-time product matching, inventory visibility, traceability, expiration tracking, and automated replenishment using FEFO (First Expired First Out) models. Includes fixed hardware installations and mobile devices.
• Healthcare Distribution Centre ISO and GDPMDS certified 3PL facility providing controlled handling and matching of medical devices for interventional cardiology, endoscopy, and urology procedures, with temperature-controlled warehousing.
• Critical Healthcare Services 24/7 critical medical supply deployment and certified authorization (RMA) processing for medical devices to and from medical institutions and operating rooms, including post-operation inventory certification, replenishment, and electronic billing submission.
• VeriiReal Anti-Counterfeit Platform Proprietary serialization platform that protects against counterfeiting and safeguards client intellectual property using tamper-resistant labels with embedded augmented reality codes for product authentication, warranty activation, and post-sale marketing.
• Mentor Order Management System Proprietary integrated software platform that processes orders, displays inventory levels, tracks outbound shipments, manages returns, and generates dynamic reports in real time. Integrates with customer ERP systems.
• Returns Management and Refurbishment End-to-end returns processing service including return logistics coordination, inspection and testing, complete refurbishment for asset recovery, e-business solutions with customized websites for online returns processing, and regulatory compliance for final disposition.
• Custom Kitting Highly customizable kitting solutions that coordinate multi-supplier shipments, consolidation, and rework into individual custom kits, with vendor managed inventory (VMI) capabilities tailored to specific product needs and end-consumer requirements.
• Labelling Solutions Product labelling services offering NFC, RFID, embossed QR codes, encrypted secure codes, and ferrite material labels (compatible with medical devices), including serialized sequences, UDI labels, patented labels, and anti-counterfeit labels.

Quantifiable outcome

• >50% increase in product recovery for B2B enterprise technology customers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Grupo ProdensacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 February 2024Strategic partnership signed February 21, 2024 in Singapore, with Grupo Prodensa as a global manufacturing solutions provider. This collaboration represents a key milestone in Mentor Media's efforts to expand reach and offer more comprehensive solutions to valued clients. The agreement signifies a strong partnership transcending geographic boundaries for enhanced supply chain capabilities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain is the world's largest contract logistics provider with extensive healthcare and life sciences operations. Directly comparable to Mentor Media as a global 3PL serving medical device and high-tech OEMs, but at materially larger scale and broader geographic coverage.
• UPS Supply Chain Solutions: UPS Supply Chain Solutions provides global forwarding, logistics, and healthcare distribution including UPS Healthcare. Comparable to Mentor Media in offering healthcare-grade supply chain and distribution services to multinational OEMs, though at much larger scale.
• DB Schenker: DB Schenker is one of the world's largest logistics providers offering integrated contract logistics, forwarding, and supply chain management. Comparable as a broad incumbent 3PL competing for enterprise OEM contracts in similar verticals.

Direct peers

• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel operates one of the world's largest 3PL networks with a dedicated KN Pharma & Healthcare offering. Directly comparable to Mentor Media's medical device distribution and sterile packaging services, particularly in cross-border life sciences logistics.
• CEVA Logistics: CEVA Logistics is a global 3PL providing contract logistics, freight management, and supply chain solutions across healthcare, technology, and consumer sectors. Closely comparable to Mentor Media in offering end-to-end managed supply chain services to enterprise OEMs.
• Yusen Logistics: Yusen Logistics is a Japan-headquartered global 3PL with strong Asia-Pacific presence serving electronics, healthcare, and automotive OEMs. Comparable to Mentor Media in regional density across Asia and in serving multinational manufacturing supply chains.
• Movianto: Movianto is a specialized healthcare logistics provider (part of PHOENIX Group) offering warehousing, distribution, and cold chain for pharmaceuticals and medical devices across Europe. Closely comparable to Mentor Media's healthcare distribution centre operations in scope and customer type.
• Expeditors International: Expeditors is a global logistics company focused on international freight forwarding and supply chain services for technology, healthcare, and consumer OEMs. Comparable to Mentor Media in serving enterprise supply chains across Asia and the Americas.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Hellmann is a Germany-headquartered global logistics provider with contract logistics, healthcare, and high-tech forwarding capabilities. Comparable to Mentor Media as a mid-to-large 3PL serving multinational enterprise supply chains with industry-specific solutions.

Regional players

• Agility Logistics: Agility is a Middle East-headquartered global logistics provider with significant Asia-Pacific operations in contract logistics and freight. Comparable to Mentor Media in serving Asia-based supply chains for multinational electronics and healthcare clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mentorelanders
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mentor-media-elanders

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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