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Dental Equipment in Portugal
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| Title: |
Dental Equipment in Portugal: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2001-08-07 |
| Pages: |
98 |
| ISBN: |
0597794642 |
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About
the Author(s)/Editor(s) |
Philip
M. Parker
Eli Lilly Chair Professor in Innovation, Business and
Society
INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France & Singapore)
Philip M. Parker is the
Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business
and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore).
He has been a professor there since 1988 where he
teaches graduate and doctoral-level courses on global
competitive strategy and research methodology. He
has taught courses at Harvard University (HBS), the
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Stanford
University (GSB), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT Sloan School) and UCLA (Anderson School). Dr.
Parker received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from
the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
and has Masters degrees in Finance and Banking (University
of Aix-Marseille, France) and Managerial Economics
(Wharton). His undergraduate degrees are in mathematics
and economics. Some of his work and methodologies
applied in this study were financially supported by
the Research and Development Committee at INSEAD which
is gratefully acknowledged.
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About
the Series |
This
series helps international managers expand to various
country markets around the world. Each report is a broad
study of a particular product market, but also gives
information useful for entry strategies (trend analysis,
marketing, production, finance, and distribution strategy).
Each study provides ample statistics on market size
and trends, as well as various economic statistics cover
human resources and cross-cultural management. |
Contents |
1 INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 Evaluating Portugal
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Portugal
2 DENTAL EQUIPMENT
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent demand: aspects of intererst
2.2.1 Statistical Data
2.2.2 Best Sales Prospects
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Local Production
2.3.2 Third Country Imports
2.3.3 U.S. Presence
2.3.4 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Distribution Practices
2.4.3 Financing
2.5 KEY CONTACTS
2.5.1 Government Contacts
2.5.2 Universities
2.5.3 Magazines
2.5.4 Portuguese Dentist Materials and Equipment Importers
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN PORTUGAL
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Portugal
3.2.1 Dynamic Markets
3.2.2 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.3 Infrastructure Situation
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN PORTUGAL
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Portugal
4.2.1 The Banking System
4.2.2 Financing Export Strategies
4.2.3 Export Finance/Methods of Payment
4.2.4 Financing Projects
4.2.5 Trade Barriers
4.2.6 Customs Valuation
4.2.7 Import Licenses
4.2.8 Export Controls
4.2.9 Import/Export Documentation
4.2.10 Bills of Lading and Airway Bills
4.2.11 Commercial Invoices
4.2.12 Certificate of Origin
4.2.13 Temporary Entry
4.2.14 Labeling And Marking Requirements
4.2.15 Prohibited Imports
4.2.16 Local Standards
4.2.17 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
4.2.18 Advanced Rulings on Classification
4.2.19 Entry and Re-Export
4.2.20 Samples and Advertising Materials
4.2.21 Duty Refund
4.2.22 Drawback
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN PORTUGAL
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Portugal
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Finance/Insurance
5.4.3 Foreign Workers
5.4.4 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.5 Expropriation Risks
5.4.6 Dispute Settlement
5.4.7 International Arbitration
5.4.8 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.9 Taxes
5.4.10 Special Regime
5.4.11 Private Ownership/Enterprise
5.4.12 Competitive Equality
5.4.13 Privatization Program
5.4.14 Patents
5.4.15 Competition Law
5.4.16 Capital Market Risks
5.4.17 Political Violence Risks
5.4.18 Corruption Risks
5.4.19 The Local Labor Market
5.4.20 Trade Zones & Free Ports
5.4.21 Factors Affecting Foreign Direct Investment
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN PORTUGAL
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Portugal
6.2.1 Local Representative
6.2.2 The Iberian Peninsula
6.2.3 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.4 Use of Agents/Distributors
6.2.5 Franchising Activities
6.2.6 Direct Marketing
6.2.7 Joint Ventures/Licensing
6.2.8 Steps to Establish an Office
6.2.9 Selling Factors/Techniques
6.2.10 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.11 Pricing Product
6.2.12 Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.13 Selling to the Government
6.2.14 Trademark Protection
6.2.15 Copyright Protection
6.2.16 Patent Protection
6.2.17 Hiring Local Counsel
6.2.18 Franchising
6.2.19 Significant Investment Opportunities
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN PORTUGAL
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Portugal
7.2.1 Unionization in Portugal
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Portugal
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Portugal
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Portugal
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Portugal
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN PORTUGAL
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Portugal
8.4 Political Issues in Portugal
8.4.1 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.2 The Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN PORTUGAL
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Portugal
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Portugal
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Portugal
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN PORTUGAL
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Portugal
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Portugal
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Portugal
10.2.3 Religion in Portugal
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Portugal
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Business Customs in Portugal
11.2 Infrastructure for Conducting Business
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