Plan and Partner for Success
In summary, Celestica recommends medical device OEMs embrace a holistic supply chain strategy:
- Bring the supply chain into the design phase early in the process.
- Gain full understanding of supply chain vulnerabilities.
- Develop tools, processes and organizational alignment that focus on supply chain risk management.
- Continuously monitor supply chain resilience by leveraging market intelligence and predictive analytics.
- Build in a proactive plan for qualifying alternative sourcing strategies with regulatory approval and compliance in mind.
The actions recommended in this guide will help you achieve a more predictable, nimble, and resilient supply chain - and a compelling competitive advantage.