Medical Development Group Announces April 27, 2011 Networking Event – "Going Off-Shore: Opportunities and Pitfalls for Device Enterprises"

Waltham, MA, April 21, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, April 27, 2011 networking event “Going Off-Shore: Opportunities and Pitfalls for Device Enterprises.” Speaker Matt Giza, General Manager of Cogmedix, a Coghlin Company, will discuss the definitions and differences between outsourcing and off-shoring in practical terms followed by the presentation of key topics to contemplate when considering off-shoring product. Several factors should be considered prior to off-shoring the manufacture of a medical device, including compliance related items, IP protection, product roadmap and stage in the product lifecycle, support services, volume, landed costs, and more. This presentation is intended to be thought-provoking and aid in the development of manufacturing strategy that leads to high quality products that reach the market on time at an appropriate cost.

Link to event details: MDG April 27, 2011. Networking begins 5:30pm – http://www.meddevgroup.org/

Registration Fee: Members: $15. Nonmembers: $15 first visit, $25 subsequently.

A meeting fee payable in cash or check is collected at the door. Registration is onsite only, on a first come first served basis.

Location: 5:30pm at Rebecca's Cafe, 275 Grove St., Newton (Auburndale) MA - adjacent to Riverside T Stop. See event link for directions: http://www.meddevgroup.org/.

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