In order to remain competitive in the rapidly-evolving Industry 4.0 landscape, most companies will be required to make technological changes. In the medical device industry, there are a number of unique considerations this technological change presents.
This whitepaper, written by Pilgrim Quality Solutions and produced by Generis, explores the impact Industry 4.0 will have on the medical device industry, and how to make the shift to ‘Quality 4.0’. It explores areas where medical device manufacturers should focus investment; the impact on product validation and regulatory and quality compliance; and how Quality Leaders can embed operational quality into risk processes that are outside of traditional QMS. View the whitepaper to explore:
Industry 4.0
– What is Industry 4.0 and What is Driving it
– The Smart Factory, Cyberphysical Systems, and the Internet of Things
– Effect on Products and Processes
Implications for the Medical Device Industry
– Focus on Digital Technologies
– Data Security
– Investing in Change
Impact on Validation, Regulatory & Quality Compliance
– Validating Smart Products
– FDA Guidance
– Understanding the Quality Impact of the Smart Factory
– Embedding Quality in the Value Chain
How to Move Toward Smart Quality Management
– The Need for Automated, Operational Quality Risk Management
– How Quality Leaders Can Gain Organizational Support for Quality 4.0 Initiatives
– Quality 4.0 Investments to Support Industry 4.0
– Strategic Objectives
Smart Quality Management, Industry 4.0 and Quality Management Systems