For the first in the FemTech series on the MedTalk Podcast, Medical Plastics News editor Olivia Friett is joined by Nicola Thorn, CEO of AND Technology Research and Laurie Rowe, Founder and Director of Red Medtech. 

Thorn explains more about the Tento+ platform and what it does, the progress that has been made since its launch at Med-Tech Innovation Expo and Rowe explains the role she and Red Medtech played in the platform’s development. 

As well as delving deep into their relationship into working together on the Tento+ tool, the duo are asked a question that will become a feature of this series – is there enough technology to address women’s needs in the medical technology sector?

The FemTech Series: Launching Tento+

In the latest podcast, Barry Render, coauthor of the #1 Operations Management textbook on the market, interviews Dr. Andy Johnson, who teaches Operations Management to over 1,000 students a semester at University of Central Florida.  Andy and Barry discuss the unique way UCF's course is set up, and the Pearson OM Sims the course is centered around, which bring an essential real world, engaging hands-on element to the course.

OM Podcast #16 (2/12/24): Engaging, Real World OM Sims

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In this audio overview, we delve into the transformative role of Computational Modeling and Simulation (CM&S) in medical device development and beyond, exploring how these advanced virtual tools are reshaping regulatory pathways and accelerating innovation.
You'll learn how CM&S, encompassing various physics-based simulations like Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural mechanics and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for fluid flow, has become a pivotal tool throughout the entire product life cycle of medical devices

A major focus of our overview is the FDA's progressive strategy and guidance on computational modeling. We discuss how the FDA actively promotes and recognizes CM&S evidence for device approval and clearance, aligning closely with the ASME V&V 40-2018 standard. This framework provides a structured, risk-informed credibility assessment framework, defining how simulations should be verified and validated to ensure trust in their predictive capability

Verification and Validation Activities for Computational Models with ASME 40-2018

Business strategy sounds great in the boardroom—but it only works when executed on the ground.

In this talk, Dr. Claude B. Kershner IV unpacks functional-level strategy—the engine that drives day-to-day execution and long-term competitive advantage. Using real-world cases and proven frameworks, Claude breaks down the four essential pillars that functional teams must master to deliver results:

🔹 Efficiency – Achieve more with less through smart design, economies of scale, learning effects, and technologies like AI and flexible manufacturing. It’s not just cost-cutting—it’s cost-smart.

🔹 Quality – Go beyond checklists. Functional strategy embeds reliability (via tools like Six Sigma and TQM) and excellence (in design, features, service) to reduce defects and elevate brand value.

🔹 Innovation – Most ideas fail. Successful firms link R&D, marketing, and production to turn innovation into profitability. It’s not just about being first—it’s about being right, fast.

🔹 Customer Responsiveness – Give customers what they want, when they want it, at a price they’re willing to pay—without breaking your cost structure. That means listening, customizing, and moving fast with purpose.

These four functional strategies don’t work in silos—they reinforce each other to execute the company’s business-level strategy. Whether your goal is low cost, differentiation, or market leadership, this is how you operationalize it.

✅ Perfect for business students, managers, and founders alike, this session brings strategic theory to life—with tools you can use across marketing, operations, HR, R&D, and more.

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Functional-Level Strategy Explained: Executing Business Level Strategy through Four Key Levers

Welcome to ISO Made Simple with ISL Global — the podcast that helps organisations unlock the power of ISO certification without the stress. From ISO 9001 to ISO 45001, we break down the complexities of global standards and show you how to transform compliance into a competitive advantage.

Each episode features practical insights, real-world examples, and expert strategies from ISL Management Systems Auditing & Consulting. Whether you’re in manufacturing, IT, healthcare, or logistics, this show gives you the tools to streamline processes, boost efficiency, and build lasting systems of quality, safety, and trust.

ISO certification doesn’t have to be intimidating — with ISL, it becomes a stepping stone to growth and excellence.

ISO Made Simple with ISL Global

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A podcast covering the latest news and conversations in life sciences brought to you by the editors of Med-Tech Innovation News, Medical Plastics News and European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer.
Now featuring the FemTech Series!

The Dr. Claude Kershner Show empowers students, professionals, and scholars by offering practical examples of Strategic Entrepreneurship. In a series of teachings, interviews, and stories, we confidently provide evidence-based tactics to take teams and organizations through life cycle transitions.

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