Department of Business Administration, College of William and Mary, Raymond A. Mason School of Business, USA
Review Article
Global Supply Chain Effects on Medical Devices
Author(s): Ruby A. Nze-Ekpebie*
Global supply chain plays a vital role in developing and distributing medical devices essential for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring various health conditions. The complexity of the global supply chain can significantly influence the availability, quality, and pricing of medical devices. This paper examines the effects of global supply chains on the medical device industry and analyzes the geographic distribution of the medical device supply chain. It specifically focuses on key production centers and the global transportation of medical devices. Our paper will emphasize the contribution of supply chain disruptions, caused by factors such as trade law changes, transportation difficulties, and geopolitical tensions, to the shortages or delays in accessing essential medical devices. Furthermore, the paper will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the financial impacts and costs assoc.. View More»
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