Boston Scientific Manufacturing Process Change Impact

Boston Scientific, manufacturer of medical devices, experiences business impact from process changes in manufacturing. ...

... "manufacturing process changes to two of its products have not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, and it would stop shipment on those items until the problem is resolved. " ...

Via Forbes: Boston Scientific

Lean Strategies Support Margins at Arrhythmia Research Tech

Arrhythmia Research Tech is sustaining its margins under moderate revenue pressure from the business climate. The company will support factory automation and lean strategies. ...

... "As part of these strategies, the management team will continue to implement technological and process improvements enhancing overall competitiveness and gross margin. These improvements include investment in automated production and inspection equipment, implementation of lean manufacturing strategies and the incorporation of the ISO-13485-2003 quality management system for medical device manufacturing. " ...

Via Arrhythmia Research Technology: RESULTS FOR THIRD QUARTER 2009 (PDF)

ISO-13485-2003 Medical Device Quality Management Standards.

Lean SixSigma Medical Manufacturing

Apriso will discus lean case study on April 17 event. ...

... "Apriso's Industry Director for Life Sciences, Rick Gallisa, will demonstrate how software can be an enabler to implementing sustainable Lean/Six Sigma programs including e-Kanban across highly complex manufacturing environments found within the Medical Device industry. Apriso FlexNet provides complete visibility, traceability and control over manufacturing operations, providing a foundation to implement cost effective compliance within Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives. " ...

Via Apriso: Lean and Six Sigma Event for Medical Device Manufacturers