They knew this, and eventually they were forced to change course
Stakeholders Interviewed Primary interviews for this study involved: Manufacturers and suppliers in the market value chain Distributors, channel partners, and integrators End-users / customers (e.g., hospitals, labs, enterprises, consumers, etc., depending on the market) Industry experts, technology specialists, consultants, and regulatory professionals Senior executives (CEOs, CTOs, VPs, Directors) and product managers Interview Process Interviews were conducted via: Structured and semi-structured questionnaires Telephonic and video interactions Email correspondences Expert consultation sessions Primary insights were incorporated into demand modelling, pricing analysis, technology evaluation, and market share estimation
However, a recent uptick in voluntary reports of adverse experiences with tobacco products that mentioned seizures occurring with e-cigarette use (e.g., vaping) signal a potential emerging safety issue
very talkative and willing informant who was modishly dressed and apparently college trained