Logistics Articles

61. A Comprehensive Guide To The U.S. TAVR Market: Surveying The Field 4/12/2016

    Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is showing hints that it could one day supplant surgical AVR as the standard of care for all patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS). In part one of this two-part series, we'll examine how the TAVR market has evolved and the impact of the recently completed PARTNER 2 studies on its future.

62. 7 Rules For Managing Medtech Manufacturing Partner Relationships 3/31/2016

    Managing the relationship with your contract manufacturing partner is essential for both parties’ success. Here, we will discuss how manage those relationships, evolving them from simple operational transactions to true, mutually beneficial partnerships. 

63. From Biotech To Medtech: A Chat With New AdvaMed CEO Scott Whitaker 3/15/2016

    I recently interviewed new AdvaMed CEO Scott Whitaker. We discussed his early legislative background with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as well as how he thinks his 11 years of experience at BIO will apply to his new position. 

64. How Product Innovation Is Revitalizing Pacemaker Markets 3/10/2016

    Even in mature device markets, innovation can change commonly held conceptions of a market’s destiny. Creating and understanding a theoretical alternate timeline helps to quantify the value of such innovation. 

65. 6 Keys To Choosing A Medical Device Contract Manufacturer 2/26/2016

    The relationship between an OEM and a contract manufacturer (CM) is similar to a marriage: Pick the right partner and have a long, happy, and profitable future together.  Pick the wrong one, and there’s extra work, unhappiness, and a short-lived future. Each CM has something unique to offer, but that fit is dependent upon what you want to gain from the relationship.

66. OEMs Vs. Third-Party Providers: Conquering The U.S. Endoscope Service Market 2/11/2016

    Third-party providers currently service almost one-third of all endoscopes and generate about 20 percent of the revenues in this space, exerting tremendous competitive pressure on OEMs. Here's a look at how third-party providers are getting a leg up, as well as steps OEMs can take to retain - and even grow - their market share. 

67. An Introduction To Global Business Services (GBS) For Medical Device Manufacturers 2/1/2016

    Global business services (GBS) is a service delivery framework that requires executives to think differently about their businesses, operating more effectively through a combination of outsourcing and automation to enhance customer and stakeholder satisfaction. Each organization’s approach must be customized to match the capabilities and service needs of that organization.

68. Quality Focus In Outsourcing And Offshoring — What To Retain And What To Relinquish 1/28/2016

    When outsourcing and offshoring your operations, it may seem daunting to “let things go,” but redundancy wastes time and effort. Here, we will delve into the business areas to retain and those to relinquish control of, while still maintaining the high quality expected of your products.   

69. Shift Toward Minimally Invasive Treatment Transforms Chronic Sinusitis Market 1/20/2016

    Chronic sinusitis affects approximately 12.5 percent of the American population annually. The emergence of balloon sinus dilation has given sufferers an alternative to surgical treatment, and excellent reimbursement rates have boosted the procedure's popularity.

70. 8 Healthcare Trends That Will Transform Medtech In 2016 1/19/2016

    In 2016, the health industry will begin to lay down new paths to a more connected, transparent, convenient ecosystem of care. Forging of new ways of receiving, paying for, and delivering care is a hallmark of the creation of this new health economy — an industry that is more digital, nimble, responsive, and focused on consumers.