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a split screen image showing a doctor and a computer screen on a dolly to represent Value chain analysis and focusing on both sides of the value chain
Uncategorized Jun 10, 2023

Holistic Value Chain Analysis: How to Strengthen Both Sides of the Medical Device Supply Chain

Value chain analysis demands that we pay attention to both sides of the medical value chain with a holistic lens.

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reps and surgeons walk down hospital corridor amid new pressures in the medical device industry
Uncategorized Apr 12, 2023

Changes in the Medical Device Industry: New Challenges Plaguing Distributors and Sales Reps

Discover how the medical device industry is adapting to hospital pressures like vendor credentialing, fines, limited OR access, and rising costs with digital solutions.

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A storm approaching with a lighthouse in the foreground. Supply chain optimization and inventory visibility can act as a beacon in the face of supply chain disruption.
Supply Chain Jul 14, 2022

Don’t Let Supply Chain Disruption Sink You: Optimize Now to Sell More!

Supply chain disruption can cripple a company if they aren’t ready. Without proper inventory visibility and sales reporting, it is impossible to understand how effectively inventory is being utilized in the field. Ultimately the key to solving these problems is knowledge.

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A calendar with marked dates and one red circled date to represent inventory expiration date and key milestones leading up to its expiration.
Uncategorized Jun 15, 2022

Managing Inventory Expiration Can Cost You, Here’s How to Make it Easy

Learn how medical device manufacturers can improve expiration management to reduce waste, ensure compliance, and protect revenue with smarter inventory practices.

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We’ve got a new Look!
Uncategorized May 28, 2022

We’ve got a new Look!

We have recently launched a complete redesign of the ConnectSx Console. With refined navigation, a brand-new UI, and more intuitive workflows, this is our easiest-to-use version yet.With each update, we continue to learn from our customers and stakeholders, constantly evolving our platform and implementing new features and functionality. Sometimes that means multiple small improvements; other […]

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A red cross and a red heart label on a metal box signifying readiness for a medical device recall
Uncategorized Mar 11, 2022

Medical Device Recalls: Is Your Value Chain “Recall Ready”?

Discover how to make your operation recall ready, so you can handle things fluidly and successfully in the event of a medical device recall.

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a dollar bill representing the subject medical device billing
Uncategorized Feb 22, 2021

Medical Device Billing: Strengthening Operations in Risky Times of Economic Uncertainty

When it comes to the medical device value chain, medical device billing has always been a complex and, at times, chaotic process to keep a handle on.

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Two hands wearing rubber gloves fist bumping, representing team work to manage inventory in a surgical case.
Uncategorized Feb 8, 2021

Surgical Case Access: The New Need to Track Inventory in Reduced-Contact Scenarios and Mitigate Risk

A major challenge to track inventory movement is how to keep track of your inventory when it is deployed in the field (consigned, loaned, etc.), so you can make sure it’s ready for the surgical case. But what do you do when you can’t be present in the surgical case?

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doctors in scrubs standing in an operating room, where in the post-pandemic world inventory shrinkage is an increasing issue
Uncategorized Feb 2, 2021

Inventory Shrinkage in the Post-Pandemic World: Why Visibility is More Important Than Ever

A potential risk resulting for device manufacturers and distributors is the difficulty of keeping track of consigned inventory when access to the hospital areas may be restricted. Without effective inventory tracking and device management, companies are at risk of increased medical device inventory shrinkage.

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social distancing sign in red directing all to stay 6 ft apart - the new normal
Uncategorized Jan 26, 2021

New Normal: Seize opportunities for growth and innovation in the Post-Covid New Normal

It certainly seems that we could see a return to some type of healthcare “new normal” before the end of 2021, but what will that look like in a post-COVID-19 world?

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Uncategorized Dec 4, 2020

See ya’ later, 2020!

We’ve been busy building some pretty cool stuff. We’re sharing the highlights in this post below, but much more can be found here. And, as always, we’d be happy to schedule time to talk if you’d like to see our tools live in action!

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a sales rep wearing a mask massaging their temple because of the headache caused by covid 19 medical device challenges
Uncategorized Jun 10, 2020

Covid-19 Medical Device Challenges in the Value Chain that You Need to Address to Succeed

The experience of the medical device rep has been changing rapidly for years. But nothing has impacted their lives quite like the Covid-19 challenges they are experiencing now in the medical device value chain. This article looks at those new medical device challenges facing the market.

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two healthcare workers reviewing a record while wearing masks to represent beacon free access being offered to hospitals in the wake of covid 19
Uncategorized Apr 20, 2020

Free Access: Why ConnectSx is offering free access to hospitals in the wake of COVID-19

Need a more efficient way to manage hospital inventory amid COVID-19? ConnectSx offers hospitals free access to its medical inventory management software

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New ConnectSx Patent Will Help Change the Way Medical Device Information and Support is Delivered, In and Out of the OR
Uncategorized Nov 6, 2018

New ConnectSx Patent Will Help Change the Way Medical Device Information and Support is Delivered, In and Out of the OR

We’re excited to announce ConnectSx, through Spinal Generations, LLC, has been issued US Patent #10,117,722: “Integrated surgical implant delivery system and method.” This new patent, along with patent #9,827,048 issued last November, supports the long-term vision of ConnectSx to deliver a fully integrated platform for managing medical device information and product support.

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Doctor using a tablet to review inventory levels. New digital health trends reflect a need for better supply chain and logistics management.
Uncategorized Jun 22, 2018

4 Digital Health Trends: Looking Beyond the Consumer to Drive Value and Savings

New digital health trends are creating opportunities to drive value throughout healthcare by looking beyond consumer-facing products.

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Uncategorized Mar 29, 2018

Critical Supply Chain Planning in a Value-Based Market

Learn how strategic supply chain planning reduces waste, improves efficiency, and aligns costs with better patient outcomes in value-based healthcare.

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UDI Barcode scanning tech
Uncategorized Mar 15, 2018

Leverage UDI Barcode Tech for Future Growth

Leverage the right software to make your udi barcode data an operational efficiency, start today with Beacon!

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udi scanning app udidentify on mobile
Uncategorized Jan 16, 2018

ConnectSx releases free UDI scanning app for iOS and Android

Connectsx releases UDIdentify its free scanning app for scanning and tracking udis.

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Features Dec 29, 2017

ConnectSx is Moving!

Our team will be starting the new year in a new home at 9301 West 191st St in Mokena. We’ll be sharing the space with our sister company, Flow-FX, LLC, a surgical device company that’s changing the way the industry thinks about delivering biologics to bone. This is a great opportunity for ConnectSx to grow […]

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