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ISO 13485:2016 certification for NOTE Basildon

1 August 2024
Trust and Quality: NOTE Basildon's ISO 13485:2016 Certification

NOTE UK Achieves ISO 13485:2016 Certification: A Commitment to Quality in Medical Device Manufacturing

NOTE UK has proudly earned the ISO 13485:2016 certification, marking a significant milestone for our Basildon facility. This certification demonstrates that our quality management system (QMS) meets the stringent regulatory requirements tailored specifically for the medical device industry. By achieving this prestigious accreditation, NOTE reaffirms its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in the design, development, and manufacturing of medical products. This milestone ensures our customers can trust us to consistently deliver products that meet strict quality and safety standards, bolstering our reputation for excellence in the medical sector.

Putting Customer Needs First

Neil Owen, Group Managing Director of NOTE UK, expressed immense pride in the team at NOTE Basildon for their dedication to securing this certification. Owen emphasised the unwavering focus on customer satisfaction, with staff continually prioritising customer needs while upholding the highest quality standards. The ISO 13485:2016 certification is globally recognised as the gold standard for quality management systems in the medical device manufacturing industry. This certification ensures that NOTE develops, manufactures, and delivers products with the utmost precision and reliability.

40 Years of Turning Product Ideas into Reality

As NOTE UK celebrates over 40 years of turning customer product ideas into reality, this latest certification further enhances our position as a leader in medical device development. It highlights NOTE UK’s dedication to fostering innovation and delivering cutting-edge medical technologies to our clients. The ISO 13485:2016 certification not only underscores our commitment to excellence but also solidifies NOTE as a trusted partner in the medical device industry, capable of meeting evolving customer needs with top-tier quality and service.

For more information or to discuss your medical device needs, contact the team at NOTE Basildon today.

 

Benefits of a Kanban System

9 August 2016

NOTE details the top 7 benefits of implementing a Kanban system.

1. Mitigating long lead times

A Kanban system enables a CEM to deliver to their desired lead time by utilising our effective supply chain model and this can be implemented at sub assembly level or final assembly level.

2. Supply & Demand Flexibility

Customer demand for a product can often be erratic. A well-engineered Kanban system self regulates by pulling higher level build when demand dictates and conversely slows up when demand falls. This is proven to be far better than MRP or fixed schedules.

3. Reduced Costs

A Kanban system can also help to reduce costs in electronic manufacturing both at the OEM and the CEM. Optimal batch sizes, manufacturing within normal hours (i.e. not needing to rush and pay premiums due to spikes in demand) and ship to line supply solutions are good examples of why it is cost effective.

4. Up-issues

If a product or design is changed or updated the OEM does not have excessive finished stock that has to be used before a change can be implemented. Good change management alongside a good Kanban system leads to greater flexibility and speed to market.

5. Working Capital

With reduced stock held at the OEM there is an immediate working capital and cash flow advantage to the OEM. Freeing up cash for R&D and building the business further.

6. Less space used for storage

Components / Assemblies are delivered when they are needed in the quantity that is needed for that day or week as appropriate. This negates the need for the OEM to hold large amounts of inventory. This frees up valuable space for functions that add value to your business.

7. Reduced Waste

Overall all of the above is reducing waste in your business. No waste of valuable space, no waste of cash, less scrap or waste of old issues when changes are needed quickly, less wasted time managing the supply chain and with potential efficiency savings less wasted money/profit.