Strategic drivers of contract manufacturing: Part I, The theory.
Medical device manufacturers and diagnostics companies have significantly increased their use of contract manufacturers to outsource production of components. This, the first of a two-part article, reviews strategic benefits and best practices in outsourcing.
Tomlinson
Geoff
G
gtomlinson@prtm.com
Geimer
Harald
H
D019985:Benchmarking / Q000191:economics* / Q000379:methods*; D003132:Commerce; D032982:Contracts / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000191:economics*; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D020416:Outsourced Services / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*