Spotlight on Titanium: An Interview with C. Jeffrey Wise
We posed two questions to C. Jeffrey Wise of Titanium Industries to gain knowledge on titanium from a supplier’s perspective....
Oct 04 2012,
Market Forces
The State of American Medicine – Orthopaedics and the Vampire Economy
Individuals and private corporations, not the government, make the world better. Dr. Lee Hieb has studied economics and history, and...
Aug 09 2012,
Market Growth Rates in Orthopaedics – OMTEC 2012 Opening Panel Discussion
OMTEC 2012 Opening Panel Discussion addressed multiple topics, including trends in innovation and R&D investment in orthopedics....
Aug 09 2012,
Building a Basic Good Clinical Practice Foundation to Weather the Storm
OMTEC 2012 opening panel presenters, consisting of David Floyd, Bill Plovanic, Bill Kolter and Brian Moore, painted a compelling picture...
Aug 01 2012,
Sector Snapshot: The Orthopaedic OEM and Supplier Markets
Slowing growth in the orthopaedic OEM sector was reflected in the supplier side, though competition remained high and consolidation/collaborations continued...
Dec 14 2011,
Quality, Speed, Price: Pick Three
The challenge is to adapt to the changing times and find the best new ways of doing things. That’s only...
Dec 13 2011,
Challenges in the Supply Chain
We queried OEMs for thoughts on their biggest challenges in the supply chain....
Dec 13 2011,
Thoughts on Low-Cost Orthopaedic Device Companies
Industry responds to thoughts/opinions on small firms offering discounted orthopaedic products...
Oct 11 2011,
Integrating Internal Strategies to Impact a Successful Product Launch
As companies face daily challenges of bringing new products to market, they continuously seek ways to drive efficiency, reduce internal...
Aug 31 2011,
Forecasting: It’s Getting Better
My business career started back in the industrial “Dark Ages”—the 1960s. One of my first promotions was to head up...
Jun 30 2011,
The Benefits of Capturing Product Data Are High – The Costs of Doing So Don’t Have to Be
Choosing the right data collection partner and process can help device companies differentiate themselves in the minds of surgeons....
Dec 31 2010,
2010 Orthopaedic Year in Review, Positive Signs for 2011
FDA regulatory changes, reimbursement and healthcare reform have created significant uncertainty regarding the ability to get new products approved and...
Dec 31 2010,
A Supply Chain Manager’s Guide to Strategic Purchasing, OR How to be on top of things instead of having things on top of you!
Do your Supply Chain Management processes provide competitive advantage for your business?...
Sep 30 2010,
Industry’s New Customer: Hospital + Surgeon
Device companies are well positioned to play not just a role in technology, but also a pivotal part in the...
Sep 30 2010,
The Coming Tide of Comparative Effectiveness: Tsunami or Wave of Opportunity?
Understanding and measuring your comparative advantages are the best ways to ensure that your company rises with the coming tide....
Jun 30 2010,