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mjc22 replied to the topic "Importance of building TRUST as a Sales Rep" – 1 day, 11 hours ago
In the medical device industry, the emphasis on trust and long-term relationships is critical. It is the role of a good sales representative to build this long-term trust by providing quality service and personalized support. Besides gift giving and taking… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "Importance of brand storytelling in sales and marketing strategies" – 1 day, 12 hours ago
Story telling is an effective strategy for brands to create customer loyalty because it is a way for them to connect with their customers on a personal level. I know that I have definitely fallen victim to these types of… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "Long-term customer relationships in the face of increasing competition" – 1 day, 12 hours ago
Customer retention is an extremely important aspect of running a successful business. Some strategies that businesses can use to for customer retention include personalized communication, being receptive to feedback, and overall excellent customer service. Businesses should strive to make each… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "Choosing A corporation" – 1 week, 2 days ago
The best type of corporation structure for a business depends on what the intentions of the corporation are. Some factors to consider when choosing a business structure are the size of the business, management style, risk level, and growth goals…. Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "Business Courses for Engineering Students?" – 1 week, 2 days ago
Business knowledge can be a very beneficial edge to have as an engineer, but I do not think that it is possible to require much more than what is currently required in the curriculum. With all of the required engineering… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "Engineers in Public vs Private Companies" – 1 week, 2 days ago
There are many differences between working at a public or private company as an engineer. In public companies, there is pressure from shareholders and financial reporting. These factors can influence engineers’ work because they may be under pressure to cut… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "QA/QC Audits" – 2 weeks, 1 day ago
This post raises some interesting points about the role of QA/QC in ensuring compliance and product quality within an organization. When a company goes through an audit, they are essentially being checked on the effectiveness of their quality systems. The… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "Emerging technologies and QA" – 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Personally, I would not describe AI and machine learning as a disruption to industry jobs. AI can turn into a valuable tool for companies who embrace and learn how to work with it. Using AI, quality departments can create AI… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance" – 3 weeks ago
In the context of rapidly evolving technology and regulatory standards, many challenges can arise related to quality control. Regarding evolving technology, quality control must perform continuous risk analysis to look out for new risks that may pop up associated with… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "510K is Nonsense" – 3 weeks, 1 day ago
The 510(k) process can be beneficial and stimulate innovation in many ways. Just because companies may be comparing their device to a device that is 40 years old, if the existing device still works then I do not see an… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "Does the FDA guarantee safety?" – 3 weeks, 1 day ago
It is true that a lot of FDA approved drugs or devices may come with risks or serious side effects even though they have been approved as “safe”. One aspect of drug usage that the FDA cannot do much to… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "Role of Industry Standards for Regulatory" – 3 weeks, 1 day ago
In my opinion, technology has the potential to improve regulatory practices in industry in a multitude of ways. A few ways that technology can improve regulatory practices include streamlining processes, automated data analysis, and real time analytics. Automation tools and… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "Why Are Dental Implants So Expensive?" – 1 month ago
There are many factors that can contribute to why dental implants are so expensive. First of all, although they may seem small compared to other devices of similar price, the materials and process that goes into getting the implant prepared… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "Balancing Medical Advancements and Ethical Concerns" – 1 month ago
Finding balance between research and ethics is an extremely important aspect of designing a study. There are strict guidelines governing when it is allowable to use animals in research. As a general rule, animal testing should always be considered as… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "Regulations in Industry vs. Academia" – 1 month ago
There are very different regulations placed on Industry vs Academia because of their intended impacts. In industry, the intention of any device being developed is to be sold or provided to a customer and used as soon as possible. Academic… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "Prioritizing tasks while managing multiple projects simultaneously" – 1 month ago
Prioritizing work across multiple projects simultaneously can be very difficult. Having clearly defined objectives and timelines within each project is the best way to figure out how to balance multiple projects. If there are clear objectives, then you can know… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "How to Avoid Scope Creep" – 1 month ago
Setting clear objectives and assigning tasks before getting into the project can help with avoiding scope creep. In few scenarios, scope creep may be beneficial to the overall project by adding necessary steps that were not considered during the planning… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "Onsite or Remote (Work)" – 1 month, 1 week ago
Contrary to many of the opinions stated in this post, I prefer fully onsite work. While I can see the benefits that remote work could bring, such as taking away commuting time and adding flexibility to the workday, a remote… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "Work hours determined by project or set schedule?" – 1 month, 1 week ago
In my opinion, working at set hours adds a level of structure to any job. Structure is very important to mentally stay on track and in the right mindset to work. In a work environment where you are only responsible… Read more»
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mjc22 replied to the topic "The Advantages and Disadvantages of Being Overqualified" – 1 month, 1 week ago
I would prefer to be an underqualified candidate when going into a new job. If I am underqualified, then this means that I am getting a position that may be above my pay grade and there is a lot to… Read more»
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