# Ajay Panwar | Statistical Control Processes, Regression Analysis, and Philanthropy

- Show: [Being an Engineer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer)
- Published: 2022-03-18
- Length: 41m
- Episode: 11
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-03-18-ajay-panwar-statistical-control-processes-regression-analysis-and-philanthropy
- Listen: https://teampipeline.us/ajay-panwar-regression-analysis/

## Summary

Ajay Panwar, Senior Engineering Manager at Medtronic, discusses statistical process control, regression analysis, and inventory strategies like JIT. He explains the regulatory differences between Class 1 and Class 3 medical devices and shares insights on ISO 13485 auditing gaps. Panwar also covers his philanthropic work and angel investing in the healthcare startup ecosystem.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-03-18-ajay-panwar-statistical-control-processes-regression-analysis-and-philanthropy#t=0) Introduction and Engineering Background
- [3:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-03-18-ajay-panwar-statistical-control-processes-regression-analysis-and-philanthropy#t=200) Medical Device Classes and Regulatory Timelines
- [6:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-03-18-ajay-panwar-statistical-control-processes-regression-analysis-and-philanthropy#t=401) Statistical Tools: DMAIC, Regression, and Capability Analysis
- [14:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-03-18-ajay-panwar-statistical-control-processes-regression-analysis-and-philanthropy#t=840) Inventory Control Strategies: JIT, Pull, and Supplier Risk
- [21:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-03-18-ajay-panwar-statistical-control-processes-regression-analysis-and-philanthropy#t=1273) ISO 13485 Auditing and Quality Best Practices
- [29:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2022-03-18-ajay-panwar-statistical-control-processes-regression-analysis-and-philanthropy#t=1744) Philanthropy and Angel Investing in Healthcare

## Topics

- [Quality & yield](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/quality-and-yield)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Medical & health devices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/medical-devices)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Fundraising & investors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fundraising)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Medtronic (company)
- Minitab (tool)
- SAP (tool)
- QED (tool)
- ISO 13485 (other)
- ISO 9001 (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [#404: MedTech 101: What You Need to Know About the Medical Device Industry](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2025-05-01-404-medtech-101-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-medical-device-industry) (Global Medical Device Podcast)
- [168 - Audits, Audits, Audits: Why They Matter in Pharma, Medical Devices, and Personal Growth](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/lets-combinate/2024-12-25-168-audits-audits-audits-why-they-matter-in-pharma-medical-devices-and-personal) (Let's Combinate)
- [Meet a Guru: Karen Schuyler](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2021-03-08-meet-a-guru-karen-schuyler) (Global Medical Device Podcast)
- [Similarities & Differences between In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Devices & Medical Devices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2021-04-21-similarities-differences-between-in-vitro-diagnostic-ivd-devices-medical-devices) (Global Medical Device Podcast)
- [What are the Opportunities for Improvement (OFI) for Quality?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2022-02-23-what-are-the-opportunities-for-improvement-ofi-for-quality) (Global Medical Device Podcast)

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