Medical device manufacturers are not measuring and improving all of the critical aspects of operational and financial performance that might enable them to reach their full growth potential, according to a study published today by independent industry analyst firm Industry Directions Inc. and sponsored by Camstar. The study “Visibility and Control Minimize Risk: MES for Growing Medical Devices Companies” also revealed that the majority of medical devices manufacturers’ metrics processes are too slow to foster continuous improvement.

Only about one-third of the medical devices companies surveyed use Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), even though the complexity, compliance needs for track & trace and growth potential would make those systems a logical choice. All of those using MES have gained market share while only one-third of others have.

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Manufacturers’ success rests largely on how effectively they measure financial and operational performance, according to a groundbreaking industry study. Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) International and Industry Directions Inc. today unveiled the results of the “Metrics that Matter” research project, which indicates that manufacturers that leverage technology to share key performance information between operations and finance more frequently have demonstrated clear advantage over those who don’t. At the same time, the study reveals that only a fraction of manufacturers who responded report having those effective links for measuring performance.

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Selecting and Using a Manufacturing Execution System - An effective manufacturing execution system can help drive quality and productivity improvements.

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Camstar Systems, Inc., today announced it will exhibit at the 2006 FSA Suppliers Expo and Conference. The event will be held on October 11 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, CA. This conference will include keynote speeches and panel discussions highlighting today’s most relevant business topics, as well as an exhibition showcasing the industry’s most innovative products and services.

Camstar representatives will be on hand in booth #339 to demonstrate the company’s robust MES solutions for Semiconductor backend operations and Fabless semiconductor and electronics operations. Camstar’s solutions help simplify the complexities of global manufacturing, while dramatically reducing the cost of system ownership.

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 Camstar, the leading provider of enterprise manufacturing execution and quality management solutions, announced today that Gambro BCT, a world leader in automated blood collections, therapeutic apheresis and cell therapy, has selected Camstar’s Medical Device Suite to manage Device History Records, ensure process enforcement and facilitate regulatory compliance.

Camstar’s Medical Device Suite is a highly configurable, best-in-class Manufacturing Execution System (MES) created to meet the specific needs of Life Sciences Manufacturers. It will be deployed at Gambro BCT facilities in the United States and United Kingdom.

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 Special Report: Healing Time - Medical products sector attacks regulatory, performance issues with rich systems mix.

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