| Features: |
| MDDI|
EMDM | MX | IVDT
| PMPN | MPB | MPMN |
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| MDDI |
| Outsourcing:
Staying Afloat in the Transition Process |
| What
it takes to avoid the rocks when moving some or all of an in-house
manufacturing process to a contract manufacturer. |
| Outsourcing:
Striking the Proper Balance |
| While
outsourcing design and manufacturing processes, OEMs should stay involved
and maintain in-house expertise. |
| Legal
Liabilities of Medical Device Outsourcing |
| Contracting
for the manufacture of a product does not relieve the developer of
many legal responsibilities. Both developer and manufacturer can have
FD&C law and product liability exposure. |
| Using
R&D Outsourcing as a Competitive Tool |
| Outsourcing
R&D can be a valuable part of a company's business strategy, so
long as the partnership is constructive and mutually satisfying. |
| Establishment
Registration: Keeping Pace with an Evolving Industry |
| Increases
in outsourcing and corporate acquisitions make establishment registration
issues relevant to all manufacturers—not just start-ups. With
changes to the current regulations pending, manufacturers need to
understand their responsibilities. |
| A
Strategy for Quality: Testing in Contract Electronics Manufacturing
|
| The
growing complexity of outsourced medical electronics assemblies poses
challenges for increasing yields and reducing defects. |
| Contract
Services Directory |
| Directory
of contract services. |
| Assessing
Core Competencies to Reduce Cycle Time and Costs |
| A
manufacturer striving to bring quality products to market quickly
must understand its own strengths, manage its assets wisely, and take
advantage of strategic alliances with suppliers. |
| Device
Companies and Contracts: Don't Overlook the Regulatory Implications
|
| Manufacturers
are certainly aware of the importance of FDA issues during the product
approval process. However, according to a device attorney, companies
often fail to consider regulatory factors when preparing routine commercial
contracts. |
| Economies
of Scale: Electronics Manufacturing Services Bring Balance
|
| Outsourcing
electronics manufacturing reduces operating costs and enables companies
to focus resources on designing and marketing devices. |
| Establishing
a Supply Agreement That Benefits Both Parties |
| Larry
R. Pilot, an attorney with McKenna & Cuneo, LLP (Washington, DC),
discusses how companies should establish supply agreements. |
| Laser
Micromachining Technology for Device Manufacturing |
| Reaping
the benefits of laser processing comes through understanding the most
appropriate applications and knowing what to expect from contract
service providers. |
| Looking
Outside for Medical Electronics Production |
| OEMs
may find outsourcing is the answer to today's challenging electronics
manufacturing questions. |
| To
Outsource or Not to Outsource? |
| As
manufacturers face rising costs, shrinking staffs, and increasing
time pressures, outsourcing may be the answer to their needs. |
| California
Home to Almost One-Fifth of U.S. Device Industry |
| The
Golden State has nearly 2000 medical device manufacturers and contract
manufacturers, making the Pacific the largest region for device makers
in the United States. |
| The
Supply Chain: Operational Efficiency is No Longer Just an Option
|
| As
device companies refine their logistics, focusing on three key areas
will enable them to cut costs and provide more value to customers.
|
| |
| EMDM |
| Vision
System Puts Drug-Delivery Device Manufacturer on Fast Track
|
| A
contract manufacturer slashed rejects by taking a fresh look at its
inspection system. |
| Make
Your Moulding Supplier an Outsourcing Partner |
| By
tapping into a contract moulder's range of expertise, OEMs can achieve
cost savings and speed time to market. |
| EMDM
Cover Products |
| Contract
services; Implant instruments; Linear actuator. |
| Contract
Services |
|
Subcontractors
invest in new technologies and optimize processes to meet a growing
demand from Europe's medical device OEMs.
Also:
Contract
Services Directory
Contract
Services Company Profiles
|
| Outsourcing
in the Device Industry |
| As
medical device OEMs redefine their core technologies, many are finding
it advantageous to subcontract an increasing number of functions. |
| Regional
Focus: Scotland |
| Scottish
firms build on tradition of medical innovation and manufacturing excellence.
|
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| MX
(formerly MDEP) |
| Global
Distribution Issues and Strategic Options |
| Developing
the right distribution strategy can be a make-or-break proposition. |
| Outmaneuvering
the Competition through Outsourcing |
| For
companies seeking to jump ahead of the pack, strategic use of outsourcing
can be just the right move. |
