COVID-19 Amplifies Forecasting Challenges for OEMs and Suppliers
Management from Zimmer Biomet, Wright Medical, Autocam Medical, NN Life Sciences and SITES Medical share how they're responding to supply chain dynamics. May 12 2020,
OEMs and Suppliers Share Best Practices in Collaborative Forecasting
We convened a conversation to discuss how companies utilize forecasts and ways to gain greater accuracy. May 12 2020,
What Should an Industry 4.0 Workforce Look Like in Orthopedics?
The advancement of automation on the manufacturing floor requires orthopedic companies to face a shift in talent acquisition and expectations, including a higher level of technical acumen needed to compete successfully in this space. May 27 2020,
Successful Design and Development Requires Early Collaboration
In this competitive environment where speed to market is vital, the design and prototyping phase of any orthopedic project carries more importance than ever before. Companies that can collaboratively work with suppliers from the onset and communicate throughout the project will have a better chance of being successful. Jun 09 2020,
New 3D-Printed Liquid Crystal Elastomer Developed for Spine
A new material could prove to be an improvement on current treatment techniques for spinal fusion and potential disc replacement. The research team created a 3D-printed semi-crystalline liquid crystal elastomer spinal fusion cage that more closely mimics the properties of biological tissue. Jul 07 2020,
OEMs Look to Suppliers for Vendor Managed Inventory Help
Orthopedic suppliers have bolstered their vendor managed inventory services, providing OEMs product flexibility and transparency. Aug 05 2020,
Innovative Technologies Shake Up the Orthopedic Space
Dozens of startups are poised to shake up the orthopedic space in the near-term and beyond. We start by examining five companies from different segments of orthopedics that recently reached the market or plan to by 2022. Sep 30 2020,
Clinical Trials Shift to Hybrid Approaches in the Age of COVID-19 and Beyond
Conducting successful clinical trials will require orthopedic companies to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in the future. Nov 24 2020,
ASTM, America Makes Prioritize Additive Manufacturing Data Management
ASTM and America Makes are among additive manufacturing organizations creating a data collection and utilization roadmap to bolster the additive process. Feb 10 2020,
Zimmer Biomet Details the Ways They Manage Supplier Risk
Zimmer Biomet’s supplier risk management program bolsters resiliency throughout their supply chain. Apr 05 2019,