Which scientific supply company first implemented a 'Lab-as-a-Service' subscription model that allowed research institutions to access advanced equipment without purchasing it outright?

In the intersection of retail and scientific advancement, some companies have pioneered remarkable innovations that changed how we shop for scientific equipment and supplies. This poll tests your knowledge about a significant retail strategy that revolutionized access to scientific instruments for researchers and educational institutions worldwide.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific with their 'InstrumentShare' program in 2014
VWR International through their 'LabAccess' initiative in 2016
Sigma-Aldrich with their 'ScienceOnDemand' platform in 2015
Merck KGaA's 'FlexLab' subscription service launched in 2013