Becky Lipnick

Maintaining HIPAA Compliance when Collecting PHI in Medical Devices

Introduction Medical device, equipment and supplies manufacturers face extra scrutiny from the FDA, especially when it comes to protected health information (PHI) like social security numbers, names, addresses and demographic data. To be HIPAA compliant, medical manufacturers need to ensure that their devices have proper authorization and cybersecurity safeguards to protect PHI. When do you …

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Navigating Customer Demands and Sustainability with Your Supply Chain

Introduction Supply chains are under a lot of strain. The pandemic and other major global shifts make it challenging for manufacturers to fulfill their commitments to their customers and to environmental sustainability initiatives. By digitally enabling your supply chain, it is possible to find new strategies to support these commitments while increasing efficiency and navigating …

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Why Supply Chain Digitization is No Longer Optional for Manufacturers

Introduction Navigating the challenges of today’s supply chains requires an unprecedented level of agility. It calls for supply chain tools that deliver network-wide trading partner connectivity to enable real-time visibility, demand and supply planning, and production scheduling insights. Fortunately, modern tools deployed in an organization’s technology stack can digitally transform the supply chain, revealing new …

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Why an Integration Beats an “All-In-One” System

Introduction Software shouldn’t be a headache. Manufacturers need a lot of processes to support their businesses, but no one wants to have multiple disconnected applications for each aspect of their business or each of their facilities. Disconnected systems lead to disconnected organizations, so some manufacturers are drawn to software that claims to have the “all-in-one” …

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Take a Prebuilt Integration to the Next Level with Customization

Introduction An ERP-CRM integration creates a single source of truth for your company. Your teams will save time because everyone will be on the same page and no one will be forced to complete tedious, manual duplicate data entry. There will be more collaboration, more data-driven results and more ease overall for your employees. Choosing …

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Why You Need to Prioritize Your Inventory

Introduction Inventory management is one of the biggest factors to becoming a successful manufacturer, but most companies overlook a critical step: prioritizing their inventory. Without understanding the characteristics of your inventory, it will be nearly impossible to focus your efforts, navigate inventory turnover and expand your brand. Learn how to prioritize your inventory and what …

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Procurement Do’s and Don’ts

Introduction Most manufacturing organizations find that materials represent the largest portion of their costs for products. Yet, few focus on the strategic importance of systems tools, processes, or the structure of procurement. Below are some of the critical success factors for elevating the procurement functions in your organization: Do Make procurement important. Make sure the …

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5 Strategies for Streamlining Medical Product Development and Approval

Introduction Manufacturers struggle with many logistical issues, but product development and approval are challenges that can single handedly make-or-break a company. This is especially true for medical device, equipment and supplies manufacturers who face additional pressure and regulatory standards for their products. Fortunately, the process doesn’t need to be as hard as most organizations make …

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Incorporating Value-Added Services into Your Warehouse Management

Introduction According to Statista, the U.S. value-added warehousing and distribution market grew by over 15 billion dollars from 2010-2020. For growing manufacturers and distributors, fee-based, value-added services such as light manufacturing, assembly, and kitting and bundling can offer substantial new revenue streams. However, offering these services in a warehouse quickly complicates inventory control. Using a …

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How an ERP-CRM Integration Fosters Employee Collaboration

Introduction Collaboration is the heart of growth. For your business to become the best in the industry, you need your team to work together to accomplish ambitious goals. Manufacturers with departmental silos that “do their own thing” are set up to fall behind and struggle to meet demanding customer expectations. In this article, we will …

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