What do you consider the biggest challenges when working with a contract manufacturer?

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Director of Operations2 years ago

Oversight, acceptance criteria and indirect support details 

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no title2 years ago

How do you enforce oversight? Totally agree with the acceptance criteria. 

Program Director, Manufacturing Professional Development in Education2 years ago

Quality and delivery.

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no title2 years ago

How about compliance and regulatory? Are they equally important? 

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