Archive | January, 2008

After Merits, Shoprider – It Is Now Kymco

by Frank Barlin on January 25, 2008 in Healthcare Marketing, Home Healthcare

Just a few days ago we referenced and commented on the changing face of the distribution channel in the homecare industry in the US and Europe. In that article we highlighted by way of example Merits (a general homecare manufacturer) and Shoprider (predominantly a scooter manufacturer). Kymco, a motor cycle manufacturer based out of Taiwan [...]

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It’s Not Just About Invacare And The Scooterstore And Competitive Bidding

by Frank Barlin on January 21, 2008 in Editorial, Home Healthcare

It’s also about Asian sourcing, low barriers to product development and market entry – and who takes what and how much in the value chain. Invacare has just announced (HME News) that they will no longer sell powerchairs to the Scooter Store. This follows last weeks announcement from the Scooterstore recommending that higher end rehab [...]

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