Date of Award
1992
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Community Planning (MCP)
Department
Community Planning and Area Development
First Advisor
Marshall M. A. Feldman
Abstract
This master’s research project is a basic study of flexibility in the U.S. medical instruments and supply industry.
Chapter 1 reviews the 1iterature on the debate over flexibility and its relevance to the medical instruments and supply industry.
Chapter 2 briefly introduces the methodology used in this research.
Chapter 3 reviews factors influencing the development of the industry.
Chapter 4 profiles the medical supply industry in the US today.
Chapter 5 analyzes flexibility in the industry by applying the methodology discussed in Chapter 2.
Chapter 6 discusses policy implications.
Recommended Citation
Yuan, Huaqi, "Flexibility in the U.S. Medical Instrument and Supply Industry" (1992). Open Access Master's Theses. Paper 752.
https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/theses/752
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