The benefits of outsourcing can vary widely. The determining factor is often the quality of the relationship. Medical device manufacturers know their market, but may not know the best manufacturing strategy to address the challenges they face in commercialization. The best partnerships create a collaborative relationship that blends device manufacturer and contract manufacturer expertise. In identifying potential contract manufacturers, strong focus should be placed on the contract manufacturer’s processes for assuring the voice of the customer is active throughout the commercialization process. In this whitepaper, Forefront Medical Technology, a specialty contract manufacturer with a focus in disposable diagnostic, drug delivery systems and medical device systems, discusses its processes in integrating the voice of the customer into each project.