NuVasive Founder Talks Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) products are a staple of today’s spine company portfolios. In anticipation of new devices to be...
Oct 05 2017,
Guidance
Develop an Apprenticeship Program Using These Four Tips
Many device companies and suppliers have created their own apprenticeship programs to fill gaps in employment. The payoff for this...
Aug 10 2017,
The Joint Surgeon’s Wish List
In the Knowledge Pod at OMTEC 2017, Dr. Dietz, a joint surgeon, shared his take on challenges with patient care...
Aug 08 2017,
Entrepreneurial Engineering: Start with the Problem
Entrepreneurial engineers look beyond the obvious to see the bigger picture. So often, it’s less valuable to take problems at...
Aug 08 2017,
Orthopaedics’ Talent Gap: Working to Fill the Manufacturing Void
The collective brain power and skill set of the individuals within a company make that business successful. The orthopaedic industry...
Aug 04 2017,
Yes, Your Work Influences Implant Purchasing
No matter your position within your company, it’s imperative that you consider how your work impacts the value created by...
Jun 22 2017,
Upgrade Your Orthopaedic Toolbox to Achieve Your 2017 Priorities
Companies are exploring myriad approaches to diversification, from launching new brands to entering new markets to engaging in acquisitions. These...
May 24 2017,
Exit Interview: Longtime Orchid CEO Mike Miller Retires
In fewer than 18 years, Mike Miller founded and led Stealth Technologies from a five-man operation supplying high-performance auto parts...
Mar 07 2017,
AAOS President Offers 5-Year Outlook on Device Advancements
As industry and surgeons prepare to descend on San Diego for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Annual Meeting, we...
Feb 22 2017,
The Forgotten Phase of M&A: Post-Close Supply Chain Integration
Proper implementation post-close will allow your supply chain to deliver immediate and long-term value and avoid integration delays and disruptions....
Feb 08 2017,
What Great Product Managers Can Teach Us About Our Work
What is your individual product? What do you create, day in and day out, for your colleagues and your customers?...
Jan 11 2017,
The Forgotten Phase of M&A: Mitigating Supply Chain Risks
The primary responsibility of the supply chain team post-M&A is the assurance of uninterrupted upstream and downstream product supply. These...
Nov 09 2016,
The Forgotten Phase of M&A: Supply Chain Infrastructure
Avoid disruptions in customer service and financial performance by reviewing the people, processes and supporting systems of upstream and downstream...
Sep 21 2016,
When to Contract Your Device Testing
All medical devices must be tested. However, the varied aspects of device testing can be unfamiliar ground, and standards are...
Aug 25 2016,
The Advantage of Adverse Event Wear Testing
Advances in the development of prosthetic joints and materials have led to a need for more effective testing solutions to...
Aug 25 2016,