How to Choose a Contract Manufacturer?

Posted by Placer Inspection on October 15th, 2018

There is no doubt that choosing the right contract manufacturer for your company is a challenging task. The services and facilities which a contract manufacturer provides have a long-term negative or positive implication on the company.  But before choosing the right manufacturer, it is the responsibility of the company to make everything clear with the contract manufacturer about-

• The product your company wants to build
• What services you want him to perform
• Cost range of the product
• How much non-recurrent engineering (NRE) costs are budgeted

The above are some of the points which a company should clarify with the contract manufacturer prior to selecting the most deserving one. A company should keep it in mind to a select a reliable and efficient company, which holds the years of experience in the field of contract manufacturing. Like that of Placer Inspection Lab and Manufacturing. We have a team of best of class experts who provide the efficient services in product realization; Design Input, Design Output, Design Verification/Validation, Clinical Studies, Product Transfer, Product Launch and Regulatory Readiness. We have the best Medical device contract manufacturer. Give us a chance to serve you with our coherent and reasonable services. 

Below are some of the points, you must consider while selecting the contract manufacturer.

1. High-Quality Manufacturing with ISO 13485 Certification

Quality is one of the most important factors while taking decisions regarding medical devices. To ensure the quality of a CM there are some of the credentials, a contract manufacturer must have. Like ISO 13485 AND MEDACCRED. Such credentials confirm that the contract manufacturer meets the regulatory standards and are capacious to satisfy the client’s needs and requirements. They also show the time, money and effort a CM has invested to ensure in its quality systems and make it the best amongst others.

2. The Transparency In Communication

There should be a transparency in the communication between the CM and the company. While making the initial contract with the business team development, a company must look up to the facilities and question them about their engineering and quality team. During this entire process the CM’s knowledge, the method of communication, ownership of a product and their response, inquiries will indicate how the business will operate throughout. 

3. Cost of the goods and products

You must seek out for a CM who served you with the low-cost product while maintaining its quality. They must commend tout cost-saving methods such as lean manufacturing and Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) practices.

4. Company Location and Size

The location of the company and its size adversely affect the quality and determining cost of the product. In some situations, outsourcing facilities will be the best for your company but selecting a domestic company it is more beneficial. It works rapidly with your new projects, meets the volume requirements and provides on-time delivery. This provides reliability and flexibility to your organization which is required to sustain a long time partnership.

Placer Inspection Lab and Manufacturing has proficient Medical device manufacturer at your service.