Louis Columbus, Delmiaworks
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Perhaps the only thing that medical device companies and contract manufacturers can predict for 2021 will be continued unpredictability across supply chains, market demand, sales forecasts, and skilled workers’ availability.In the United States, elective surgeries are on the rise after being postponed due to the pandemic—leading to higher demand for medical equipment, artificial joints, and other devices used in routine procedures. However, the application of the Defense Production Act (DPA) continues to prioritize the availability of materials and manufacturing resources in the fight against COVID-19, resulting in shortages elsewhere.
The workforce also continues to be impacted by the pandemic. Many parents have quit working to care for…