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The critical success factors for original equipment manufacturers within medical technology supply chains in Germany: a case study and action research investigation

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posted on 2018-06-25, 08:13 authored by Enrique Garcia-Villarreal
The medical technology sector in Germany is considered an innovative, fast-growing and promising industry, being third behind the USA and Japan as the biggest market in the world, worth 17.1 billion euros. Consequently, supply chain success is of high importance. This research identified the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for Original Equipment Manufacturers that are involved within medical technology supply chains in Germany. This thesis begins with a full literature review on Supply Chain Management (SCM) in the medical technology sector and presents the current state of academic discussion on CSFs in this context. [Continues.]

Funding

Dr. Schönheit + Partner Consulting GmbH

History

School

  • Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Publisher

Loughborough University

Rights holder

© Enrique García-Villarreal

Publication date

2018

Notes

A Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy of Loughborough University.

Language

  • en

Supervisor(s)

Ran Bhamra

Qualification name

  • PhD

Qualification level

  • Doctoral