Supply Chain Solutions
We build resilient, cost-effective supply chains for your long-lifecycle products. Through early engagement during design, we mitigate risk, plan for component obsolescence, and ensure a consistent flow of materials. This shields your production schedule from global market volatility and guarantees program sustainment.
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A stable supply chain is vital for life science devices. Our services focus on risk mitigation and long-term security:
- Early Engagement: Our experts collaborate during the design phase to influence component selection, avoiding high-risk or obsolete parts before manufacturing even begins.
- Program Sustainment: We actively manage the supply chain throughout the product's entire lifecycle, continuously monitoring material flow, implementing last-time-buy strategies, and securing long-term supply agreements.
- Risk Mitigation: We employ global market intelligence and sourcing expertise to shield your production schedule from supply disruptions and cost volatility.
Quidel Sofia 2 Fluorescent Immunoassay Analyzer
In this case study, Plexus showcases how it worked with Quidel, a leader in diagnostic healthcare, to rapidly scale production of the Sofia® 2 fluorescent immunoassay analyzer to support increased demand for point-of-care testing devices used in the fight against COVID-19.
Resource details:
- Resource type: Case studies
- Pages: 4
- Read time: 6 mins
Is your life science technology ready for manufacturing?
Product development is complex, and it’s crucial to consider key factors that can prevent manufacturing delays.
In this article, Plexus outlines how to build a successful product, develop a strategy for supply chains and implementation of manufacturing tests, and how the Plexus product development process can support you in the timely launch of life-changing products.
Resource details:
- Resource type: Application notes
- Pages: 5
- Read time: 8 mins
Four keys to accelerating your medical device development timeline
In this article, Plexus outlines four important factors to consider when you’re looking to accelerate your life science or medical device design and development efforts.
From improving medical device time to market, planning for variability, and choosing the right design and engineering partner, discover how working smarter can avoid product launch delays.
Resource details:
- Resource type: Application notes
- Pages: 4
- Read time: 6 mins
Molecular diagnostic instrument
Getting your new molecular diagnostic (MDx) product to market quickly matters not only to you and your shareholders, but to the physicians and patients who need it.
A new technology company approached Plexus with a high investment hurdle - to launch and distribute a new MDx instrument for rapid bacterial detection, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. This case study showcases how Plexus was able to minimize design and development delays, increase collaboration and help bring a new IVD technology to market.
Resource details:
- Resource type: Case studies
- Pages: 4
- Read time: 6 mins
Smart engineering strategies to future proof your system development
Wednesday, February 18 at 16:00 GMT | 17:00 CET | 11:00 EST | 08:00 PST
Transforming a life sciences or MedTech concept into a scalable, production-ready product requires early alignment between science, engineering, regulatory strategy, manufacturing, and supply chain planning.
In this SelectScience® webinar, experts from Plexus discuss how engineering-led system development can help future-proof medical and life sciences products, from early assay development through to high-volume production. The session explores how early collaboration across R&D, quality, regulatory, product strategy, hardware, and software teams can reduce development risk, support long-term data capture, and improve readiness for commercial launch.
Attendees will learn how to anticipate the technical, regulatory, and manufacturing challenges that can determine whether a promising scientific breakthrough becomes a reliable, scalable, and commercially viable product.
Certificate of attendance
If you attend the live webinar, you will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes. If you view the on-demand webinar, you can request a certificate of attendance by emailing editor@selectscience.net.
Webinar details
- Cost: Free to attend
- Location: Online
- Duration: 60 minutes
Registration is required to secure your place. If you register but cannot attend live, you will receive a link to the on‑demand recording once it becomes available.
