Boston Scientific is a global developer and manufacturer of medical devices headquartered in Massachusetts. It has locations worldwide and sells its products in over 40 countries. The company provides devices for cardiology, urology, endoscopy and other specialties. It faces economic challenges from constrained healthcare budgets impacting sales. However, its global footprint and continued innovation in minimally invasive technologies provides opportunities for growth. The company supports various charities and has environmental sustainability programs.
A presentation on sustainability of Pfizer using Triple Bottom Line.
This was researched and presented by my colleagues and I as part of the Accounting Issues module.
A presentation on sustainability of Pfizer using Triple Bottom Line.
This was researched and presented by my colleagues and I as part of the Accounting Issues module.
Elementary introduction to the scientific method focusing on variables. This is the first of a two part lesson on the scientific method which focuses variables and the later one covers the procedures of the scientific method, at about the 5th and 6th grade level.
The second slide show is called Scientific Method Procedures.
Blu-ray Disc (also known as BD or Blu-Ray) is an optical disc storage,designed to Upgrade the contemporaystandard DVD format. It is a High Definitjion Audio- Video Device.
The objective of this project is to design a complete wireless automated menu as well as billing in restaurant using Arduino board, Zigbee & touch screen.
Speaking at the 2015 CCIH Annual Conference, Ellen Tompsett, MBA, Senior Programme Officer for Reducing Stockouts, Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition introduces the organization and explains its efforts to eliminate stockouts of much-needed reproductive health supplies, including its Take Stock initiative.
Elementary introduction to the scientific method focusing on variables. This is the first of a two part lesson on the scientific method which focuses variables and the later one covers the procedures of the scientific method, at about the 5th and 6th grade level.
The second slide show is called Scientific Method Procedures.
Blu-ray Disc (also known as BD or Blu-Ray) is an optical disc storage,designed to Upgrade the contemporaystandard DVD format. It is a High Definitjion Audio- Video Device.
The objective of this project is to design a complete wireless automated menu as well as billing in restaurant using Arduino board, Zigbee & touch screen.
Speaking at the 2015 CCIH Annual Conference, Ellen Tompsett, MBA, Senior Programme Officer for Reducing Stockouts, Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition introduces the organization and explains its efforts to eliminate stockouts of much-needed reproductive health supplies, including its Take Stock initiative.
: Revolutionizing Healthcare: Introducing BODYGATE.AI
**Slide 1: Introduction**
- Title: Transforming Healthcare with Advanced AI
- Content: A brief introduction to BODYGATE.AI and its mission to revolutionize healthcare through cutting-edge AI technology. Mention the global launch in December 2023.
**Slide 2: The Problem**
- Title: Addressing Critical Healthcare Challenges
- Content: Discuss the pain points in healthcare, including fragmented information, lack of personalization, stress, limited access, and unnecessary costs.
**Slide 3: Innovative Technology**
- Title: The Engine Behind the Vision: Cutting-Edge AI, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning
- Content: Highlight the core technology components like LLM Llama2, Langchain Framework, Lamaindex, Vector Database, and Seamless E-Commerce Integration.
**Slide 4: Seamless Integration**
- Title: Seamless Integration: A Holistic Approach
- Content: Explain how BODYGATE.AI seamlessly integrates e-commerce and professional forums to offer a comprehensive wellness experience.
**Slide 5: Empowering Everyone**
- Title: Empowering Everyone, Everywhere: Available in Over 100 Languages
- Content: Emphasize the global reach with support for 100+ languages, making healthcare accessible to all.
**Slide 6: Potential Applications**
- Title: Potential Applications: Beyond Individual Wellness
- Content: Discuss the broader applications in healthcare, education, research, and more.
**Slide 7: Economic Viability**
- Title: Disrupting the Trillion-Dollar Wellness Industry
- Content: Highlight the platform's economic viability and its potential to disrupt the trillion-dollar wellness industry.
**Slide 8: Future Expansion**
- Title: Scaling Horizons: From Launch to Broader Applications
- Content: Talk about plans for scaling and expanding BODYGATE.AI beyond the initial launch.
**Slide 9: Monetization Strategy**
- Title: Navigating New Avenues: How BODYGATE.AI Generates Revenue
- Content: Describe the monetization strategies, including subscription models, e-commerce partnerships, and more.
**Slide 10: The Team**
- Title: Team Strength: Meet the Visionaries Behind BODYGATE.AI
- Content: Showcase the core team members and their expertise.
**Slide 11: Development Process**
- Title: Building Tomorrow's Wellness Platform
- Content: Discuss the development process, current status, and the path forward.
**Slide 12: Investment Opportunity**
- Title: Partnering for Impact: Opportunities for Investors
- Content: Highlight the opportunity for investors to shape the future of healthcare with BODYGATE.AI.
**Slide 13: Conclusion**
- Title: Join the Revolution: BODYGATE.AI Redefining Healthcare
- Content: Summarize the key points and invite investors and partners to join the healthcare revolution.
**Slide 14: Contact Information**
- Title: Get in Touch
- Content: Provide contact details for inquiries and partnerships.
**Slide 15: Thank You**
- Title: Thank You for Exploring BODYGATE.AI
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Discover Bodygate.AI, a trailblazing healthcare innovation poised to transform the industry. Dive into our SlideShare presentation to explore how our cutting-edge AI technology is revolutionizing personalized health and wellness. Uncover the immense market opportunities, delve into the technical marvels powering Bodygate.AI, and envision its limitless applications in medical research, nutrition, and global healthcare. Join us on this journey to redefine healthcare, one slide at a time.
BODYGATE.AI is a solution to more than one problem. A platform with incredible potential for growth and large returns,
SLIDES:
1. BODYGATE – Hero image, our logo and slogan
2. What is BODYGATE? Empowering wellness for a healthier world
3. The Problem – Bridging the gap.
4. Introducing – Personal Health companion
5. Innovation Technology– The engine behind the vision.
6. Seamless Integration – Merging e-commerce and health insights.
7. Potential Applications – Beyond individual wellness
8. Value Proposition – What makes Bodygate Exceptional
9. Economic Viability – Disrupting a multi-million-dollar Industry
10. Future Expansion – Scaling horizons
11. Monetization Strategy – Navigating new avenues.
12. The Team – Assembling visionaries.
13. Development Progress – Building tomorrow’s wellness platform.
14. Investment Opportunity – Partnering for Impact
15. Contact
Missing pointsAnalyzes the transportation strategy of the comIlonaThornburg83
Missing points:
Analyzes the transportation strategy of the company using examples of the various transportation modes to support the effectiveness of moving products from factories to customers.
Explain: you were able to elaborate on basic transportation, leaving behind inventory and distribution. You need to explain the transportation strategy of the company, which is directly related to their agreements with carriers, and the processes stemming from S&Op..
Analyzes the global challenges that the company faces in its supply chain and discusses risks and associated strategies to minimize the risks.
Explain: it is important to take into account one important factor describing the economic and political factors that can impact the company’s transportation network. Some of these factors are customs, trade compliance and bottleneck in the supply chain. Also, do not forget competitors such as Walmart, Target and Aibaba. Please further explain "market flux" and the risks associated with it.
Analyzes the economic and political factors that can impact the company’s transportation network and relates to future improvements.
Explain: mportant to describe the role of demand forecasting plays in the organization's supply chain strategy including S&Op, and how large is the impact on inventories and the lead time of the supply chain.
Analyzes the role demand forecasting plays in the company's supply chain strategy and supports the analysis with ways to manage challenges of forecasting in times of uncertainty.
Explain: you described the role demand forecasting and missed out on what is the impact in company's supply chain strategy and does not explain its significance or impact. Important to analyze the role demand forecasting plays in the company's supply chain strategy and supports the analysis with ways to manage challenges of forecasting in times of uncertainty.
Analyzes how pricing promotions are used to change demand through relevant examples that demonstrate this strategy.
Explain: you somewhat explained how pricing promotions (such as free shipping) are used, but does not connect the explanation to change demand.
WHOLE FOODS, whole people
Whole Foods Market is the largest natural food retailer in the world with more than 360 stores and approximately $12 billion in annual sales. With operations located primarily in the United States and also in Canada and the United Kingdom, Whole Foods sells natural and organic food products that include produce, meat, poultry, seafood, grocery products, baked and prepared goods, many drinks such as beer and wine, cheese, floral products, and pet products. The origin of the company dates to 1978 when John Mackey and his girlfriend used $45,000 in borrowed funds to start a small natural food store then named SaferWay. The store was located in Austin, Texas. John and his girlfriend lived in the space over the store (without a shower) because they were “kicked out” of their apartment for storing food pr ...
CORE Group works to fulfill our vision oby working with its 50+ member organizations and network of partners to generate collaborative action and learning to improve and expand community-focused public health practices for underserved populations around the world. We believe in a world of healthy communities, where no woman or child dies of preventable causes. CORE Group makes a difference both as an independent not-for-profit organization and as the home of the Community Health Network.
Johnson & Johnson Organizational Research ProjectAndrea Ratz
The Johnson & Johnson Organizational Research project was completed in May 2016. This was a group project with the goal of researching what type of organizational structure a certain healthcare organization operated with. The organization of choice was Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Company. My group researched the company’s background, their values, diversity, international management, export and import, management approach, and an external environmental analysis. My role in this project was researching the company’s management approach and any controversies the company has faced in the recent years.
Working in Global HealthChapter 18Chapter 18 Working irosacrosdale
Working in Global Health
Chapter 18
Chapter 18: Working in Global Health
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Positions in Global Health
Universities
NGOs
Social entrepreneurships
Bilateral and multilateral aid organizations
Consulting
Global health is a growing field and there are many opportunities to work in it.
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When considering a job in Global health
Understand the skills, knowledge, and experience this type of career would entail and how you might fill gaps you have in terms of the required background for a position.
May require a good understanding of economic development.
Should appreciate cultures.
Have the ability to write and speak well.
Be willing to live and work in low and middle income countries.
If you are considering a job in global health, you should: Understand the skills, knowledge, and experience this type of career would entail and how you might fill gaps you have in terms of the required background for a position.
May require a good understanding of economic development.
Should appreciate cultures.
Have the ability to write and speak well.
Be willing to live and work in low and middle income countries.
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Other valuable points
Get your degree in an area related to the one in which you want to work.
Build on that area through internships, fellowships, and other opportunities to live and work abroad.
Consider a graduate program to build in your studies and experiences.
Work with mentors who work directly in the field.
Other things to consider are: Get your degree in an area related to the one in which you want to work.
Build on that area through internships, fellowships, and other opportunities to live and work abroad.
Consider a graduate program to build in your studies and experiences.
Work with mentors who work directly in the field.
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Resources for careers
DEVEX http://globalhealth.org/
The Global Health Council http://globalhealth.org/
Global Health Hub www.globalhealthhub.org
International Jobs Center http://www.internationaljobs.org/
Idealist www.idealist.org
U.S Government
USAID https://www.usaid.gov/
CDC http://www.cdc.gov/
Here are a few resources to consider when looking for a career in global health.
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Personal Quote
“Working in global health has been my dream as long as I can remember. And just imagine how reality could be better than a dream- and that’s exactly how I feel working in this field. It’s the most fulfilling career that I could ever imagine.”
Dr. Tara Rava Zolnikov
Assistant Professor
National University
Water project in Narok, Kenya
HIV/AIDS project in Busia, Kenya
Access to water research in Kitui, Kenya
Science, Technology, and Global Health
Chapter 17
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Chapter 17: Science, Technology, and Global Health
The Need for New Products
Characteristics of new technologies must reflect the following:
Most important target groups are poor people.
Quality of care and injection safety is often low.
Many low- and middle-income countries have poorly organized health systems.
Science and technology ...
FUNDING CUSTOMIZED WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
SOLUTIONS THAT CONTRIBUTE WITH PROVIDING, COMFORT, FUNCTIONALITY AND SELF CONFIDENCE FOR
BREAST CANCER PATIENTS & EX-PATIENTS WORLDWIDE
Similar to Boston Scientific final slide included (20)
2. a) How does the economy affect the organization you
are studying?
Boston Scientific affects the environment because the
more products they sell the better known they will
become.
b)What kind of product or service does your
organization provide?
Boston Scientific provides medical supplies.
c) What are some economic challenges the organization
may face during these financially constrained times?
Some economic challenges the organization may face
during these financially constrained times is the fact that
3.
4. Boston Scientific is a Developer, Manufacturer and
Marketer of medical devices whose products are used for
interventional medical specialties
The Boston Scientific Corporate Headquarters is located in
Massachusetts
Other locations include
~Argentina ~Brazil ~Canada ~Colombia
~Costa Rica
~Mexico ~Puerto Rico ~California ~Indiana
~Minnesota
~Rhode Island ~Washington, D.C. ~Europe
5. Promotion includes
YouTube videos
Product Manuals
online banner advertisements
Competitors
~Cantel Medical Corp. ~Great Basin Scientific ~Harvard Apparatus Regenerative
Technology, Inc. ~Oculus Innovative Sciences ~Biosystems Inc.
Price $19,000 +
6. The core of the business is based on technological advancements
“[our] technologies are used to diagnose or treat a wide range of
medical conditions, including heart, digestive, pulmonary, vascular,
urological, women's health, and chronic pain conditions.”
That include:
Electrophysiology
Endoscopy
Interventional Cardiology
Neuromodulation
Peripheral Interventions
Rhythm Management
Urology and Women's Health
7. E-commerce
Products are sold on the
website, can be purchased
online through requesting
a sales representative
8. a) What kind of global interest does the organization have or could it potentially
have?
Boston Scientific Global Has a high Global Interest. Having Locations worldwide
they have more opportunities to spread their brand. Being as though medical
equipment is used everywhere. Exporting and Importing goods to countries who
do not necessarily have the materials they have.
" With approximately 23,000 employees around the globe, including sales
forces in 40 countries, we are dedicated to transforming patients’ lives."
b) What potential exists for the organization to expand globally?
The company is pretty much already globalized ,being in 6 out of the 7
continents. Expanding to at least have an even proportion in each area would
be sufficient.
9.
10. After reviewing the organization’s diversity policy, how would you rate it?
Does it cover the protected classes (women, minorities, and disabled
etc.)? What, if anything, would you add to the organizations policies to
improve them?
• The company does cover some diversity which is good, but the
company needs to improve at having more diversity in the business.
How does the company address social Responsibility?
• By having events for example the company had family fun night in the
community, cancer walks and they do volunteering in their local
community.
11. Does the organization support charitable programs? What charitable
organizations/programs does the organization support?
yes, they support organizations such as: American Heart Association,
American Cancer Society, Sudden Cardiac Death a Foundation and
Society and Heart Rhythm Society.
Does the organization show a concern for environment and going
"green? If so, how?
They're definitely open about their concern for the environment
because they have their employees environment because they have
their employees volunteer to become apart of Green Teams in different
regions the company is located; to name a few: Puerto Rico, Ireland,
Japan, and Netherlands.
12.
13. Sustainability and being Environmentally conscience
“Our environmental, health and safety programs show positive
results around the globe.”
• “Boston Scientific has
continued to expand
its adoption of
sustainable and
renewable energy
across the globe,
including large-scale
solar installations,
combined heat and
power plants,
purchase of
greenhouse gas
offsets, and using
14. “Boston Scientific is committed to acting ethically in
dealing with customers, employees, shareholders,
partners, suppliers, competitors, and the
community and with respect for applicable laws.
One way that we make this happen is through the
implementation of our global compliance program.”
15. Most important points your group learned as a result of conducting the
study?
As a group we learned that medical technology is a very expansive field
which increases the market and also makes a way to market it even though
you may not be able to physically view the item or look for it on a
magazine. In addition all of which, can be done so by being an
environmentally and socially conscience company.
Would you work for the company ? Yes? No? (each member respone)
16.
17. Works Cited
About US. (2015). Retrieved April 4, 2015, from
http://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/about-us.html
Products. (2015). Retrieved April 5, 2015, from
http://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/products.html
Charitable Donations to U.S. HCPs and National Associations. (n.d.). Retrieved
April 6, from http://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/corporate-
citizenship/giving/grants-donations/request-types/charitable-donations.html
Sustainability and the Environment. (2015). Retrieved April 6, 2015, from
http://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/corporate-citizenship/giving/grants-
donations/request-types/charitable-donations.html
Diversity and Inclusion (2015). Retrieved April 6, 2015, from
http://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/corporate-citizenship/giving/grants-
donations/request-types/charitable-donations.html