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in to the system. Hence it is now relatively easy to estimate what the manufacturing cost of a
component is likely to be.
Remember, the CAD system will never be able to replace the art of negotiation.
10.5 Summary
In this chapter we considered the supply chain. We saw how we had to have a robust
selection process culminating in an approved supplier register for all of our key suppliers.
We examined one of the major suppliers, sterile packagers, and we met various forms of
packaging methods. Finally we examined the role of modern manufacturing technologies in a
modern medical devices framework.
Further Reading
It is beyond the scope of this textbook to make you into a manufacturing engineer. However it
is a truism that your gross margin will be dependent on the reduction of your manufacturing
costs, hence it will do you little harm to read further. Some suggested texts from which you
can start are:
Bicheno, J., & Catherwood, P. (2005). Six Sigma and the quality toolbox . PICSIE books.
Liker, J. (2004). The Toyota way, 14 management principles from the world's greatest manufacturer .
McGraw-Hill.
Vollman, B., & Whybark, (2004) Manufacturing planning and control systems for supply chain management: The
definitive guide for professionals . McGraw-Hill.