Description

Standard & Poor's Global Industry Surveys help meet the growing demand for in-depth industry analysis from a European, Asian and Latin American perspective. Designed for strategic planners, management consultants, money managers, researchers, business students, and academic faculty, Global Industry Surveys are an excellent way to get up to speed on current events, future trends and the competitive dynamics of leading industries outside of North America. Intended to complement a subscription to Standard & Poor's flagship industry research product - Industry Surveys - each Global Industry Survey will include the following sections: Current Environment, Industry Trends, How the Industry Operates, Key Industry Ratios and Statistics, Glossary, Industry References and Comparative Company Analysis.

Table of Contents

CURRENT ENVIRONMENT Economy, industry reorganization challenge European manufacturers European manufacturers lose ground...although market is still growing Retailers cut prices, boosting sales Recent acquisitions and joint ventures INDUSTRY PROFILE Europe makes way for Asia Products reflect converging industries, functions INDUSTRY TRENDS Leading consumer electronics companies' strategies Focus on reducing costs Making the shift from manufacturing to marketing Computer manufacturers pose a threat to the television segment HOW THE INDUSTRY OPERATES Challenges in product development Outsourcing is a part of the business model How companies grow Intellectual property Distribution Changes in environmental regulation KEY INDUSTRY RATIOS AND STATISTICS GLOSSARY INDUSTRY REFERENCES COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS