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A procurement manager's argument for why total cost of ownership (TCO) matters more than unit price when buying medical equipment from Topcon and others.
2026-07-14 by Jane Smith Read MoreA practical, experience-based breakdown of how to approach purchasing decisions across diverse equipment categories—from ophthalmic diagnostics to hemodialysis machines and construction lasers—with a focus on total cost, hidden fees, and knowing when to insist on a specialist.
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