The Hidden Costs Of Multiple-Vendor Contract Manufacturing

When it comes to outsourcing in medical device manufacturing, companies are faced with decision to either use a selection of unrelated service providers or a single-source contract manufacturer that can handle every step of the process. While there are benefits to piecing together a group of discrete resources, there could be unintended consequences that could delay the project timeline, increase costs and lower finished quality, in addition to creating undue workload and stress for the internal project team. This article discusses these consequences and presents the advantages of working with a single-source contract manufacturer. Download the full article for more information.