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Hand and Power Tools in Philippines
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| Title: |
Hand and Power Tools in Philippines: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2001-08-07 |
| Pages: |
145 |
| ISBN: |
0597798761 |
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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 Philippines
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Philippines
2 HAND AND POWER TOOLS
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent demand: aspects of interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Statistical Data
2.3 Accessibility: the structure of competition
2.3.1 Local Production
2.3.2 Third Country Imports
2.3.3 End-User Analysis
2.4 ACCESSibility: key factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Distribution Practices
2.5 key Contacts
2.5.1 Industry Associations
2.5.2 Distributors
2.5.3 Trade Shows
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN PHILIPPINES
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Philippines
3.2.1 Principal Growth Sectors
3.2.2 Government Role in the Economy
3.2.3 Balance of Payments Situation
3.2.4 Infrastructure
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN PHILIPPINES
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Philippines
4.2.1 Trade Barriers
4.2.2 Valuations on Imports
4.2.3 Import Licenses
4.2.4 Import Documentation
4.2.5 Export Documentation
4.2.6 Temporary Entry of Imports
4.2.7 Labeling Issues
4.2.8 Prohibited/Regulated Imports
4.2.9 Standards
4.2.10 Trade Zones & Free Ports
4.2.11 Warehousing
4.2.12 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.13 Goods Exempted Entirely from SPACS
4.2.14 Goods Subject to SPACS
4.2.15 Procedural Sequence for Exports to the Philippines
4.2.16 Letter of Credit (L/C)
4.2.17 Report of Proposed Importation
4.2.18 Request for Inspection
4.2.19 Clean Report of Findings
4.2.20 Valuation
4.2.21 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
4.2.22 Description of the Banking System
4.2.23 Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trade
4.2.24 General Availability of Financing Domestic Capital
4.2.25 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
4.2.26 Financing Exports
4.2.27 Availability of Project Financing
4.2.28 Types of Projects Receiving Financing Support
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN PHILIPPINES
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Philippines
5.4.1 Openness to Foreign Investment
5.4.2 Barriers under FIA's Negative Lists
5.4.3 Barriers in Financial Services
5.4.4 Land Ownership Restrictions
5.4.5 Barriers Affecting Privatization
5.4.6 Barriers Affecting BOT Projects
5.4.7 Barriers to Foreign Investors Seeking Incentives
5.4.8 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.9 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.10 Patents
5.4.11 Trademarks, Service Marks and Trade Names
5.4.12 Copyright
5.4.13 Performers Rights
5.4.14 Trade Secrets
5.4.15 Adequacy of Laws Governing Commercial Transactions
5.4.16 Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports
5.4.17 Major Taxation Issues Affecting Foreign Business
5.4.18 Performance Requirements
5.4.19 Investment Incentives
5.4.20 Incentives for Projects in Less Developed Areas
5.4.21 Incentives for Exporters
5.4.22 Incentives for Multinational Regional Headquarters/Warehouses
5.4.23 Government-Financed Research and Development Programs
5.4.24 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.25 Corruption
5.4.26 Labor
5.4.27 Trade Unions
5.4.28 Special Economic Zones
5.4.29 Wages
5.4.30 Efficiency of Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.31 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.32 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.33 Dispute Settlement
5.4.34 National Patrimony
5.4.35 Divestment Requirements
5.4.36 Political Violence
5.4.37 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.38 Capital Outflow Policy
5.4.39 Major Foreign Investors
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN PHILIPPINES
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Philippines
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Typical Product Pricing Structures
6.2.3 Use of Agents/Distributors; Finding a Partner
6.2.4 Franchising
6.2.5 Section 87
6.2.6 Section 88
6.2.7 Direct Marketing
6.2.8 Joint Ventures/Licensing
6.2.9 Steps to Establishing an Office
6.2.10 Selling Factors/Techniques
6.2.11 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.12 Pricing Product
6.2.13 After-Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.14 Selling to the Government
6.2.15 Protecting Your Product from IPR Infringement
6.2.16 Need for a Local Attorney
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN PHILIPPINES
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Philippines
7.2.1 Unionization in Philippines
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Philippines
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Philippines
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Philippines
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Philippines
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN PHILIPPINES
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Philippines
8.4 Political Issues in Philippines
8.4.1 Political Risks
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN PHILIPPINES
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Philippines
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Philippines
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Philippines
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN PHILIPPINES
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Philippines
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Philippines
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Philippines
10.2.3 Religion in Philippines
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Philippines
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Business Customs in Philippines
11.1.1 Holidays
11.2 Business Infrastructure
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