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Petrochemicals in Indonesia

Title:

Petrochemicals in Indonesia: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000

Date Published: 2001-08-07
Pages: 230
ISBN: 0597796424
   
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.

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 Indonesia
        1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Indonesia
2 PETROCHEMICALS
        2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
        2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
        2.2.1 Market Profile
        2.2.2 Statistical Data
        2.2.3 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 Private Companies
        2.5.2 Distributor and Agent
        2.5.3 Government and Government Control
        2.5.4 State-Owned and Government Controlled Companies
        2.5.5 Trade Associations
        2.5.6 Standards Organizations
        2.5.7 Trade Publications
        2.5.8 Trade Fairs
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN INDONESIA
        3.1 Executive Summary
        3.2 Economic Issues in Indonesia
        3.2.1 Banks
        3.2.2 Debt
        3.2.3 Real Sector Recovery/Restructuring
        3.2.4 Social Safety Net
        3.2.5 Corruption Risks
        3.2.6 Legal Reform
        3.2.7 Regional Autonomy and Fiscal Equalization
        3.2.8 Policy Outlook
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN INDONESIA
        4.1 Executive Summary
        4.2 Exporting to Indonesia
        4.2.1 Financing Strategies
        4.2.2 Financing Export Strategies
        4.2.3 Export Financing Options
        4.2.4 Asian Development Bank
        4.2.5 The World Bank
        4.2.6 Trade Regulations and Standards
        4.2.7 Trade Barrier Risks
        4.2.8 Valuations on Imports
        4.2.9 Licenses Required for Imports
        4.2.10 Controls on Exports
        4.2.11 Import Documentation Requirements
        4.2.12 Free Trade Zones & Warehouses
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN INDONESIA
        5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
        5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
        5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
        5.4 Direct Investment in Indonesia
        5.4.1 Labeling Issues
        5.4.2 Restrictions on Imports
        5.4.3 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
        5.4.4 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
        5.4.5 Banking, Securities and Insurance
        5.4.6 Privatization Plans
        5.4.7 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
        5.4.8 Expropriation Risks
        5.4.9 Dispute Settlement Risks
        5.4.10 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
        5.4.11 Private Ownership Risks
        5.4.12 Protecting Property
        5.4.13 Patents
        5.4.14 Trademarks
        5.4.15 Copyright
        5.4.16 New Technologies
        5.4.17 Regulatory Corruption Risks
        5.4.18 Capital Market Risks
        5.4.19 Political Violence Risks
        5.4.20 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
        5.4.21 The Local Labor Market
        5.4.22 Trade Zones & Free Ports
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN INDONESIA
        6.1 Executive Summary
        6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Indonesia
        6.2.1 Distribution Channel Options
        6.2.2 Representatives and Agents
        6.2.3 Franchising Activities
        6.2.4 Direct Marketing Options
        6.2.5 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
        6.2.6 Steps to Opening a Representative Office
        6.2.7 Selling Strategies
        6.2.8 Advertising Options
        6.2.9 Pricing Issues
        6.2.10 After Sales Service and Customer Support
        6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
        6.2.12 Counter Trade Policy
        6.2.13 Pertamina
        6.2.14 PT. Freeport Indonesia
        6.2.15 Regional "Growth Nodes"
        6.2.16 Intellectual Property Risks
        6.2.17 Hiring Local Counsel
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN INDONESIA
        7.1 Executive Summary
        7.2 Human Resources in Indonesia
        7.2.1 Unionization in Indonesia
        7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Indonesia
        7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Indonesia
        7.2.4 Forced Labor in Indonesia
        7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Indonesia
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN INDONESIA
        8.1 Executive Summary: Government
        8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
        8.3 Democracy in Indonesia
        8.4 Political Issues in Indonesia
        8.4.1 The Political Situation
        8.4.2 Politics and the Business Environment
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN INDONESIA
        9.1 Executive Summary
        9.2 Legal Issues in Indonesia
        9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
        9.2.2 Trial Justice in Indonesia
        9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Indonesia
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN INDONESIA
        10.1 Executive Summary
        10.2 Cultural Issues in Indonesia
        10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Indonesia
        10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Indonesia
        10.2.3 Religion in Indonesia
        10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Indonesia
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
        11.1 Social and Political History
        11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
        11.1.2 Political and Governmental History
        11.1.3 Economic History
        11.1.4 Historical International Relations
        11.1.5 The Role of the Military
        11.2 Business Customs in Indonesia
        11.2.1 Transportation
        11.2.2 Language
        11.2.3 Telecommunications
        11.2.4 Express Delivery & Airlines
        11.2.5 Housing
 

 

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