2010 Pro-Dex Blogs
September
- Avoiding Finger Pointing in Manufacturing Relationships
A strong business relationship thrives on open communication. For the relationship between a supplier and a medical device customer to have a chance at long-term success, the supplier must communicate openly and honestly with the device manufacturer from the moment they hand over the proverbial napkin sketch....
Posted: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 By: Prodex - New Manufacturing Supplier Controls: How Do You Stack Up?
As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and international regulatory bodies have moved their focus to supplier controls as a key element of medical device compliance.
Posted: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 By: Prodex - Synergy and Manufaturing Efficiencies: Little Things Make Big Things Happen (or 1 + 1 = 3)
To be competitive in medical device manufacturing, a company needs to run an efficient operation. Many companies talk about a core competency or a new process or technology developed that differentiates them from their competition. However, as John Wooden (famed Basketball Hall of Fame-inducted coach of the University of California, Los Angeles) said, “It's the little details...
Posted: Thursday, September 16, 2010 By: Prodex - Concurrent Engineering Concept Speeds Device Development and Time to Market
The supervisor has called a meeting. After everyone trickles into the conference room, trades small talk about last night’s ballgame and the kids’ school projects, fills their coffee mugs from the pot on the table, and settles into their seats, the supervisor looks up from his PowerPoint presentation and finally speaks to his subordinates. “We’re going to meet all day - every day...
Posted: Thursday, September 16, 2010 By: Prodex - Strategic Alliances: Simple Method for Creating Growth without Increasing Resources
In today's challenging economy, many medical device manufacturers and suppliers are looking for additional paths to business growth. One of the more effective methods, while conserving marketing and development funds, is to consider forming strategic alliances. Not to be confused with mergers or acquisitions, a strategic alliance...
Posted: Thursday, September 30, 2010 By: Prodex
