RAMSEY, N.J., Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Product Outsourcing magazine announces its fall 2011 MPO Symposium--the leading conference for medical device manufacturing. The event takes place on October 19-20, 2011, at The Conference Center at Waltham Woods in Waltham, Mass. The MPO Symposium is a high-level educational and networking conference, where industry issues are presented and solutions discussed.
This two-day conference will cover topics surrounding the complex world of global outsourcing practices in medical device manufacturing. A sampling of this year's topics include:
- Creating and Sustaining a Compliant Quality Management System for Multiple Regulatory Environments;
- Building the Bridge Between OEM Design and Outsourced Manufacturing;
- Qualification Across the Supply Chain: Working with Your Supplier and Your Supplier's Suppliers;
- Testing and Validation;
- When Outsourcing Isn't Forever: Making the Right Decision at the Right Time; and
- Supply Chain Innovation in Emerging Markets.
Presentation formats vary from single presenters to interactive panel discussions. The agenda combines speakers from the perspective of finished goods manufacturers, suppliers/contract manufacturers and consultants. Speakers include:
- Steven Liu, Sr. Director Global Supply Management, Smith & Nephew;
- Christopher J. Devine, Ph.D., President, Devine Guidance International;
- Keith Checca, Manager II, Sustaining Engineering, Boston Scientific Corporation, Endoscopy R&D;
- Arthur G. Erdman, Richard C. Jordan Professor, Morse Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor, University of Minnesota, Director of the Medical Devices Center; and
- Linda Meloro, Principal, PRTM.
Early registration rates are valid through Sept. 23. Detailed information and registration can be found at www.mposymposium.com.
MPO Symposium is sponsored by Covidien plc, Tegra Medical, Cadence, Helix Medical, KMC Systems, MTD MicroMolding, Nutek Corp., Polymer Solutions, Proven Process Medical Devices, Vaupell Inc., and supported by Bonifacio Consulting Services.
About Medical Product Outsourcing Magazine
Medical Product Outsourcing (MPO) is the only global magazine dedicated to the growing trend of medical device outsource manufacturing. In-depth coverage includes comprehensive feature articles, industry news, trends and other developments pertinent to the contract manufacturer-OEM relationship. MPO examines the increasingly complex and demanding requirements of managing outsourcing partnerships. From regulatory mandates and market shifts to manufacturing technology and legal concerns and much more, each issue is filled with relevant content to help device manufacturers and their vendors stay informed about the industry. Medical Product Outsourcing (www.mpo-mag.com)is a title of Rodman Publishing Corp.
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