As OEMs consider a partner for their next product launch, they should understand how contract manufacturers manage relationships throughout the supply chain to ensure high capability expertise alongside quality and lead time demands. ... Read more »
Orthopedic OEMs will continue to operate amidst uncertainty in 2021. In a recent survey, OEM decision makers highlighted the challenges they face and where they seek supplier support.... Read more »
Using a thorough supplier risk assessment during DFM is critical in creating a robust supply chain that can prevail in both ideal and non-ideal conditions. ... Read more »
Mach Medical will use Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Azure tools from Columbus U.S. to revolutionize the orthopedic supply chain. ... Read more »
Management from Zimmer Biomet, Wright Medical, Autocam Medical, NN Life Sciences and SITES Medical share how they're responding to supply chain dynamics.... Read more »
Our video interview with Vinod Dasa, M.D., highlights how automating the hospital-device company supply chain will eliminate waste, reduce redundancies and improve inventory management. ... Read more »
Companies are prioritizing Industry 4.0 and its automated and data exchange manufacturing processes. This shift will require professionals to employ deep work and social and emotional learning. ... Read more »
At OMTEC 2019, five orthopedic surgeons advocated for leveraging new technology and processes to enhance operating room, patient and supply chain experiences. ... Read more »
The company provides tools for medical device field inventory control to help manufacturers, distributors and providers streamline order initiation, asset tracking, loaner/consignment inventory and operations processes. ... Read more »
Zimmer Biomet’s supplier risk management program bolsters resiliency throughout their supply chain. More than two years into the initiative, Zimmer Biomet and their supplier, Precision Edge, share insight into how the program works and the lessons they’ve learned. ... Read more »
Long lead times have summoned questions about why and how the industry faces months-long waits for products to be manufactured. We’ve been in this situation before, and need to look no further than our business model to know that we’ll be in this situation again.... Read more »
What else did you read about the most on our website last year? Arthroscopy/soft tissues companies to watch; products in spine, knee and hip; surgeon perspectives on implant material choice; supply chain quality; labelling mistakes, Brazil and more. ... Read more »
Investors who spoke during October's Musculoskeletal New Ventures Conference (MNVC) pointed to extremities, sports medicine, digital health and the hospital supply chain as areas that remain particularly attractive for innovation.... Read more »
The correct metrics for your scorecard can include elements of quality, on time delivery, cost vs. value, and can yield actionable information. It’s not enough to collect data and see what the numbers are, though—you have to do something with it.... Read more »
In this installment, supply chain experts from Autocam Medical, MicroPort Orthopedics, Orchid Orthopedic Solutions and Zimmer Biomet discuss challenges associated with EU MDR, third-party audits and the need for more consistency across industry.... Read more »
In this installment, supply chain experts from Autocam Medical, MicroPort Orthopedics, Orchid Orthopedic Solutions and Zimmer Biomet discuss customer differentiation, building partnerships, regulatory challenges and continuous improvement efforts. ... Read more »
It is recommended to implement your optimal management of inventory, capacity and response time buffers to get the best possible solution for your unique challenges.... Read more »
Global unique device identification (UDI) and ISO updates are among the regulations and standards that companies must monitor in the coming years.... Read more »
Common problems that OEMs face during packaging validation include determining what validations are actually necessary, understanding all timelines and costs associated with each validation type and re-executing if validation fails. ... Read more »
This automated system will help orthopaedic and spinal companies support supply chain processes.... Read more »
With the recent M&A activity in the supplier space, all OEMs should be prepared in the event an important supplier is acquired or merged with.... Read more »
ISO 13485:2016 has a greater emphasis on risk management and risk-based decision making.... Read more »
The Canadian province of Quebec is home to a robust orthopaedic industry characterized by innovation, research, a history of achievement, manufacturing prowess and investment.... Read more »
Transition of 200 employees to Charlotte, North Carolina will occur in early 2018.... Read more »
The Unitedcoatings Group announced the grand opening ceremony of Eurocoating Medical Technology (Wuxi) Co., LTD, established in China, in Xishan Economic & Technological Development Zone in October. ... Read more »
The GTIN Adoption and Usage Model is a self-assessment tool to gauge progress in usage of Global Trade Item Number. ... Read more »
GE Additive and Stryker, two of the larger players investing in additive manufacturing in orthopaedics, established an agreement to support Stryker’s growth of the technology in joint reconstruction and spine. ... Read more »
Design validation is essential to new product development, especially when using multiple suppliers to manufacture your device. Our experts weigh in on how to determine your product is production equivalent.... Read more »
Temasek, a private equity fund based in Singapore, is gaining majority ownership of GHX.... Read more »
As a purchasing or sourcing professional, you face pressures to understand and work with every facet of your own business while simultaneously working with supplier customers who face their own set of demands. At the end of the day, work needs to get done. These principles provide a reminder of rela... Read more »
In fewer than 18 years, Mike Miller founded and led Stealth Technologies from a five-man operation supplying high-performance auto parts to its existence today as Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, one of the larger contract manufacturers in orthopaedics.... Read more »
The supply chain has undergone greater scrutiny as stakeholders question how to find efficiency in process and spend. What changes will this spur to ensure success today—and five years from now? Supply chain experts weighed in at OMTEC 2016.... Read more »
The primary responsibility of the supply chain team post-M&A is the assurance of uninterrupted upstream and downstream product supply. These essential steps will assist you in identifying supply chain risk and developing a plan to minimize that risk.... Read more »
Avoid disruptions in customer service and financial performance by reviewing the people, processes and supporting systems of upstream and downstream supply chains.... Read more »
Supply and demand factors, price pressures and enhanced regulatory scrutiny are expected to influence the raw materials portion of the orthopaedic supply chain in 2016. Eight of the 27 raw material suppliers exhibiting at OMTEC weighed in on these themes.... Read more »
When it comes to outsourcing, the traditional role of suppliers is based upon their core competencies in manufacturing or specialty services.... Read more »
Companies jump into supplier selection and contract negotiation without proper preparation and due diligence. This often results in uncovering issues well into the process.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Orthopaedic device manufacturers can benefit from outsourcing services such as inventory management, warehousing, order processing and shipping, thus freeing up internal resources to focus on R&D, manufacturing and sales.... Read more »
Proactive purchasing leaders understand the vision for the business, and manage supply chains to drive it to completion. Follow these steps to strategically manage your commodities.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Overcome challenges in the orthopaedic device supply chain with these tips on how to leverage new technologies, enter new markets, form strategic partnerships and plan accordingly.... Read more »
Manufacturers can gain critical insight on customer and product profitability when “cost to serve” activities are measured and assigned.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Orthopaedic OEMs will be among the first to comply with FDA's unique device identification requirements once finalized. However, the complex nature of UDI means OEMs can’t wait for the final announcement to put processes in place.... Read more »
If an OEM specifies weak second-tier suppliers, its first-tier suppliers will have fewer resources to devote to its own internal processes. One weak link can prevent the best outcome from occurring. This six-step program helps OEMs ensure that they’re not recommending inferior suppliers anywhe... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
My first book, Vested Outsourcing: Five Rules that Will Transform Outsourcing, [1] centered on a better, more collaborative way to outsource by outlining the need for business relationships based on trust, collaboration and working together to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
Extensive research b... Read more »
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Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
Adaptive designs have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional clinical studies due to the potential to reduce resources, time and costs. However, several critical components must be considered to determine whether such a trial design is a fit for you.... Read more »
