ICON Group
Browse - Entry Strategy Studies

Home   Email Us   Icon   Partners  
 

Equestrian Equipment in Sweden

Title:

Equestrian Equipment in Sweden: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000

Date Published: 2001-08-07
Pages: 93
ISBN: 0597798141
   
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 Sweden
        1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Sweden
2 EQUESTRIAN EQUIPMENT
        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 Marketing Strategy
        2.3.2 Local Production
        2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
        2.4.1 Import Climate
        2.4.2 Distribution Practices
        2.4.3 Trade Promotion Opportunities
        2.5 key contacts
        2.5.1 Associations and Government Agencies
        2.5.2 Fairs and Conventions
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN SWEDEN
        3.1 Executive Summary
        3.2 Economic Issues in Sweden
        3.2.1 Principal Growth Sectors
        3.2.2 Government Role in the Economy
        3.2.3 Balance of Payments
        3.2.4 Infrastructure Development
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN SWEDEN
        4.1 Executive Summary
        4.2 Exporting to Sweden
        4.2.1 Description of Banking System
        4.2.2 Foreign Exchange Controls
        4.2.3 General Financing Availability
        4.2.4 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
        4.2.5 Project Financing Available
        4.2.6 Tariffs and Import Taxes
        4.2.7 Customs Procedures
        4.2.8 Customs Valuation
        4.2.9 Import Licenses
        4.2.10 Parallel Imports
        4.2.11 Export Control Issues
        4.2.12 Import/Export Documentation
        4.2.13 Temporary Entry of Imports
        4.2.14 Labeling and Marking Requirements
        4.2.15 Prohibited Imports
        4.2.16 Standards
        4.2.17 Free Trade Zone Options
        4.2.18 Special Import Provisions
        4.2.19 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN SWEDEN
        5.1 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
        5.2 Executive Summary: Industry
        5.3 Direct Investment in Sweden
        5.3.1 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
        5.3.2 Expropriation Risks
        5.3.3 Dispute Settlement Risks
        5.3.4 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
        5.3.5 Private Ownership Risks
        5.3.6 Protecting Property
        5.3.7 Patents
        5.3.8 Copyrights
        5.3.9 Trademarks
        5.3.10 Trade Secrets
        5.3.11 Semiconductor Chip Layout Design
        5.3.12 Transparency of the Regulatory System
        5.3.13 Capital Market Investments
        5.3.14 Political Violence
        5.3.15 Corruption
        5.3.16 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
        5.3.17 Labor
        5.3.18 Trade Zones & Free Ports
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN SWEDEN
        6.1 Executive Summary
        6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Sweden
        6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
        6.2.2 Agents/Distributors
        6.2.3 Franchising Activities
        6.2.4 Direct Marketing Options
        6.2.5 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
        6.2.6 Creating a Sales Office
        6.2.7 Selling Factors/Techniques
        6.2.8 Advertising/Trade Promotion Options
        6.2.9 Pricing Issues
        6.2.10 Sales Service/Customer Support
        6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
        6.2.12 Local Government Procurement
        6.2.13 Health Care Equipment Procurement
        6.2.14 Intellectual Property Risks
        6.2.15 Local Counsel Requirements
        6.2.16 Performing Due Diligence/Checking Bona Fides
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN SWEDEN
        7.1 Executive Summary
        7.2 Human Resources in Sweden
        7.2.1 Unionization in Sweden
        7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Sweden
        7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Sweden
        7.2.4 Forced Labor in Sweden
        7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Sweden
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN SWEDEN
        8.1 Executive Summary: Government
        8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
        8.3 Democracy in Sweden
        8.4 Political Issues in Sweden
        8.4.1 Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate
        8.4.2 Political System
        8.4.3 Major Political Parties
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN SWEDEN
        9.1 Executive Summary
        9.2 Legal Issues in Sweden
        9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
        9.2.2 Trial Justice in Sweden
        9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Sweden
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN SWEDEN
        10.1 Executive Summary
        10.2 Cultural Issues in Sweden
        10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Sweden
        10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Sweden
        10.2.3 Religion in Sweden
        10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Sweden
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
        11.1 Social and Political History
        11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
        11.1.2 Government
        11.1.3 Economic History
        11.1.4 Historical International Relations
        11.2 Business Customs in Sweden
        11.2.1 Holidays
        11.2.2 Business Infrastructure
 

 

Books from Amazon.Com : Equestrian Equipment