Challenges Of Selecting
Right Supplier For Medical Polymers
Which material supplier? Medical Device manufacturers face
this challenge on ongoing basis.
Considerations are many….. Proven history of providing
quality, medical-grade polymers that has acceptable lead
times, great on-time delivery performance, competitive
prices, flexible interested in a true win-win partnership
etc.
Establishing “partnerships” with suppliers is found to be
beneficial - Suppliers who can support Device Manufacturer
through such partnership. The benefits are increase in
manufacturer’s efficiency in terms of time, cost and
quality.
Medical Polymers have to face many adverse environment of
temperature, pressure, movements, sterilization processes,
assembly processes including adhesives on and above the
obvious requirements of safety, quality and suitability
for the respective application.
Selecting suppliers is an integral part of Medical Device
Manufacturer’s commitment to offering highest performing
product to their customers. It is important to see that
the selected suppliers are aligned with their quality,
technology and business goals. While it may not be
possible to select the most appropriate material supplier
on the planet, some of the important criteria are...
1. Commitment to quality |
5. Flexibility and Special Services |
2. Product and Market Knowledge |
6. Technology And Innovation |
3. Financial Stability |
7. Value |
4. Communication |
8. Corporate Responsibility |
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