Single-use systems have become increasingly popular in many facilities, with advantages including reduced overall costs, increased production and reduced energy consumption. While the benefits of having single-use systems are clear, there are also some strong arguments to be made for also outsourcing your single-use assembly manufacturing.

Below we look at four reasons why you should consider outsourcing instead of taking on the work yourself.

Quality Control

When an ISO-certified assembly facility undertakes the manufacture of a ready to use single-use assembly, the quality of the end-product is guaranteed with a certificate of conformance and lot traceability for each individual assembly also being provided. In turn, the risk to your product is significantly reduced compared to manufacturing assemblies in-house as complete traceability and documentation control is provided.

Supply Chain Management

Assemblies consist of numerous components. Each component has to be purchased individually, often arriving at different times. This means that components must be stored until all have been received. Outsourcing to an assembly facility reduces parts and inventory management from multiple components to a single assembled product.

Expertise

Manufacturers of single-use assemblies can offer technical expertise which may help avoid costly mistakes. The experience and expertise of a skilled workforce can provide value not only in design review but ensuring quality of the final assembly.

Cost Reduction

Outsourcing the manufacture of single-use assemblies reduces the workload of the purchasing, materials management and production personnel within a company. The costs associated with time, storing and manufacturing can be reallocated to improving an organisation’s efficiency. In addition, the option for assemblies to undergo gamma irradiation prior to delivery can remove the need for autoclaving onsite, eliminating the associated personnel, facilities and equipment costs.

Outsourcing your single use assembly manufacturing can be a good option for many organisations. When choosing a supplier, select one that best reflects your requirements. At Lennox, we know that in order for the relationship to be successful, you need to have the required products on time, in the right quantity and at the right price. This will save you time and money in the long run, while also ensuring quality and peace-of-mind.

For more information on outsourcing your Single-Use Assembly manufacturing, contact Martin O’Reilly: martin.oreilly@lennox.ie.