Unprecedented supply chain disruptions have dramatically impacted medical device development since COVID-19, challenging the industry. With fewer elective procedures being performed, demand for single-use surgical instruments and other devices used primarily for the elective market decreased. However, as elective surgeries begin to return to near normal levels, a sudden increase in demand for product has left manufacturers struggling to meet the demand as the market rebounds. Contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) need to stay ahead of the market and manage supply backlogs and material shortages for their original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers.

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