One of the most important principles for medical device, equipment and supplies manufacturers is risk management. Medical manufacturers are required to keep consumers safe and minimize risk by offering products that are reliable, work as expected and do not cause harm. These expectations are outlined by the FDA and ISO 14971. However, there are many …
For manufacturers with multiple locations, managing inventory can be frustrating. Problems like ordering materials on time, utilizing first-in-first-out principles, and storing items efficiently are compounded when you have to coordinate efforts for multiple facilities. When each facility has their own inventory system, it is impossible to maximize efficiency and costs. In this blog, we will …
An ERP is a standard platform of modern manufacturers, but some organizations hesitate to implement the software for the first time or to upgrade an outdated program. Critics of ERP claim that it is too expensive to justify the cost, but the right ERP will pay for itself and bring added profits to your business. …
Integrations allow manufacturers to operate out of a single system, gain data visibility and take advantage of analytical tools to understand their organization. However, not all integrations are created equal. When choosing an integration, it can be hard to know what to look for and what makes one integration different from another. In this blog, …
Introduction Manufacturers, especially medical device, equipment and supplies manufacturers, need to upgrade their software every few years, but many put if off. Companies are sometimes reluctant to change their systems and dread a messy transition period that could include employee criticism, production errors or delays that hold up orders. Fortunately, software upgrades don’t need to …
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Introduction True supply chain end-to-end optimization requires global, highly available, highly responsible application services to manage the movement of materials across a digital network. According to Grand View Research, the global supply chain management market size “is expected to expand at a CAGR of 11.1% from 2023 to 2030.” As the need for this technology …
Introduction Cybersecurity is one of the biggest concerns for manufactures in 2023, especially for medical device, equipment and supplies manufacturers. Particularly since the pandemic, hospital and other medical-related entities have been targeted by hackers with an estimated 35 million healthcare records “compromised, exposed, or impermissibly disclosed” in 2019 alone. With so much sensitive information under …
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Introduction The pandemic led to major disruptions in manufacturing and the industry is still navigating an economic climate of uncertainty. Don’t let your competitors get ahead by better preparing for what the year has to offer. Although it is impossible to know the future, research does point to a few things we can expect in …
Introduction For manufacturers with a software integration, scalability is critical for avoiding forced downtime. System crashes, server overloads, or user issues are some of the worst-case scenarios for a growing business and they are often painfully slow and expensive to resolve. The wrong integration will bring huge amounts of stress to your team by causing …
Introduction With so much disruption in the past few years, customers are fed up with promises that aren’t delivered on. For manufacturers to be successful in this highly turbulent environment, they need to produce high quality goods rapidly. Having digital resources is essential to meeting the high demands of customers. Conquering logistics, forecasting and communicating …
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It can be overwhelming when your software isn’t delivering. After one solution fails, finding a new system and partner that you can trust feels like a huge endeavor. When you work with Datix, we take on the challenge of finding the right solution for you so you can gain peace of mind. In this blog, …
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Introduction Medical device, equipment and supplies manufacturers face tougher software challenges than other industries because of the extensive regulations and standards they are expected to meet. Because of this, many medical manufacturers end up having multiple, disconnected software systems. In addition to being frustrating and complicated for employees, disconnected software leads to wasted time, departmental …
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Introduction As a manufacturer, cycle time directly impacts your profitability. Overestimating your turnaround time or being blindsided by production delays will force you to either miss or pay extra expenses to meet deadlines, creating a stressful and unsustainable business environment. In this blog, we will review how to measure and maximize your cycle time. What …
Building a new foundation for change Merely implementing a new ERP isn’t enough to fully modernize a supply chain and create a more valuable digital network. Processes and systems must adapt as the solution streamlines old ways of working. Manual invoicing, spreadsheets, and traditional control towers utilizing outdated communication processes all reinforce siloes throughout the …
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Introduction The shop floor determines the success or failure of a manufacturer, but it is one of the most difficult areas to bring about sustainable long-term improvements. Unexpected errors and delays, resistance to change amongst workers and lack of visibility can hold your shop floor back. In this blog, we will cover the ways an …
