To add to this, clear definitions, and attachments with supporting material for timeline, deliverables, pricing, and business and legal contact information.
Thinking about the important articles to include in a supplier contract, I also thought about how to pick a supplier. I came across an article from Med Device Online “9 Things to Consider Before Choosing a Supplier for Medical Device Applications”. To summarize:
1. Innovation
2. Commitment to Quality
3. Advanced Delivery systems
4. Local support and global reach
5. Total value of ownership (TVO) approach
6. Communication
7. Flexibility and special services
8. Market knowledge
9. Financial stability

Overall, I think as those mentioned above it is important to have a clear contract that lays out all the terms, ownership, deliverables, pricing with legal and business contact information. Any changes to the contract should be done under amendments that are signed off on by both parties. In regards to picking a supplier, one should consider the ability to innovate to develop advanced designs and materials, commitment to quality to follow ISO and FDA requirements, advanced delivery system though streamlined work processes, global knowledge but provides local support, added value to customer, clear and open communications, flexible and special services, market knowledge and being financial stable,

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