Long Live Quality! Why Cost Is no Longer the Most Important Factor in Bringing Products to Market

Medical device companies typically have a complex supply chain bringing products to market. Within their four walls, there are usually multiple business units responsible for different segments of developing, manufacturing, and delivering products to the consumer. Most companies also have multiple manufacturing sites making both different and the same product. When the same product is manufactured in multiple sites, its success is dependent on consistency. However, multiple sites and business units may have unique and disconnected systems, making it possible for consistency to fall through the cracks.