Medtech Execs Outline Resilience Strategies Against Supply Disruptions

Oct 23, 2026

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Medical technology executives discussed resilience-building strategies at AdvaMed's MedTech Conference, emphasizing three key approaches: increasing inventory buffers, implementing scenario planning processes, and strengthening relationships with semiconductor suppliers. These measures reflect broader industry concerns about potential disruptions to device manufacturing and the critical role of chip availability in medtech operations.

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