Supplier Quality Management • September 30, 2015

7 Strategies For Excelling At Supplier Quality Management In Medical Device Manufacturing

Devon Morris Devon Morris

 

Bottom line:

To remain compliant and competitive in the medical device marketplace, manufacturers must excel at Supplier Quality Management (SQM). By ingraining high supplier quality standards first, then tracking and measuring key performance indicators in real-time, manufacturers are able to realize continuous improvement across their value chain.

Manufacturing quality is defined by how well production processes stay aligned with the demanding, diverse and unique requirements of customers while staying in compliance with regulatory requirements. In order to help enforce consistent quality across the supplier network, manufacturers must apply consistent, clear quality goals to ensure not one supplier lapses on quality standards.

In this eBook, you’ll learn how to strengthen your SQM strategies to drive collaboration and growth through your value chain.

Key insights delivered from the Supplier Quality Management eBook include:

  • What is the most effective cost reduction strategy when managing suppliers
  • What factors lead to higher supplier performance
  • Which analytics & metrics must be constantly tracked
  • How streamlining SQM provides long-term revenue growth