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Function Analysis Medical Equipment in France
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| Title: |
Function Analysis Medical Equipment in France: A Strategic Entry Report, 1997 |
| Date
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1999-04-07 |
| Pages: |
125 |
| ISBN: |
0741808641 |
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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 How to Strategically Evaluate France
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in France
2 FUNCTION ANALYSIS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Latent Demand: Statistical Data
2.2.3 Latent Demand: Leading Segments
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Competitive Factors
2.3.2 Domestic Production
2.3.3 Imports
2.3.4 Accessibility: U.S. Presence
2.3.5 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Accessibility: Import Barriers
2.4.2 Accessibility: Distribution Strategies
2.4.3 Accessibility: Financing
2.5 Useful Contacts
2.5.1 Major Trade Associations
2.5.2 Official Agencies
2.5.3 Major Trade Magazines
2.5.4 Major Importers/Distributors
2.5.5 Accessibility: Trade/Promotion Activities
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN FRANCE
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in France
3.2.1 Economic Trends
3.2.2 Dynamic Markets
3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.4 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.5 Trade Barriers
3.2.6 Labor Force
3.2.7 Major and Third Country Competitors
3.2.8 Infrastructure Situation
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN FRANCE
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to France
4.2.1 Banking System
4.2.2 Foreign Exchange Control Risks
4.2.3 Export Financing
4.2.4 COFACE
4.2.5 Correspondent US Banking Arrangement
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN FRANCE
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in France
5.4.1 French Investment Regime
5.4.2 The Formal Investment Regime
5.4.3 Informal Impediments to Foreign Investors
5.4.4 France’s Privatization Program
5.4.5 Foreign Participation in R&D Programs
5.4.6 Visa Requirements
5.4.7 Expropriation Risks
5.4.8 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.9 Investment Incentives
5.4.10 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.11 Private Property Risks
5.4.12 Property Rights Risks
5.4.13 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.14 Capital Market Access
5.4.15 Cross-Share Holding
5.4.16 Mergers and Acquisitions
5.4.17 Political Violence Risks
5.4.18 Corruption Risks
5.4.19 France Convention on Establishment
5.4.20 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.21 Foreign Free Trade Zones/Ports
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN FRANCE
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in France
6.2.1 The Retail Network
6.2.2 Primary Retail Channels
6.2.3 Department Stores
6.2.4 Hypermarkets
6.2.5 Supermarkets
6.2.6 Hard-Discounters
6.2.7 Mail Order Marketing
6.2.8 Large Specialized Stores
6.2.9 Multi-Channel Retail Groups
6.2.10 Central Buying Offices
6.2.11 Distribution Systems for Food Products in France
6.2.12 Wholesale Distribution
6.2.13 Retail Food Distribution Channels
6.2.14 Restaurants, Hotels and Food Institutions
6.2.15 Agents/Distributors
6.2.16 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.17 Agents/Distributors
6.2.18 Commercial Agent
6.2.19 Other Agents
6.2.20 Salaried Representatives
6.2.21 Statutory Representatives
6.2.22 Non-Statutory Salaried Representatives
6.2.23 Finding a Partner
6.2.24 Contacting and Evaluating Potential Representatives
6.2.25 Negotiating an Agreement with a French Representative
6.2.26 Franchising Activities
6.2.27 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.28 Approaches to the French Market
6.2.29 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.30 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.31 Selling Strategies
6.2.32 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.33 Pricing Issues
6.2.34 Terms of Payment
6.2.35 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.36 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.37 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.38 Patents
6.2.39 Patent Registration
6.2.40 Trademarks
6.2.41 Trademark Registration
6.2.42 Designs and Models
6.2.43 Designs and Models Registration
6.2.44 Copyrights
6.2.45 Copyright Registration
6.2.46 Local Counsel Requirements
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN FRANCE
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in France
7.2.1 Unionization in France
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in France
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in France
7.2.4 Forced Labor in France
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in France
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN FRANCE
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in France
8.4 Political Issues in France
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN FRANCE
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in France
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in France
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in France
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN FRANCE
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in France
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in France
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in France
10.2.3 Religion in France
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in France
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Government
11.1.3 Political and Governmental History
11.1.4 Economic History
11.1.5 Trade
11.1.6 Agriculture
11.1.7 Historic International Relations
11.1.8 Security Issues
11.1.9 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.2 Economic History
11.2.1 Economic Policy Risks
11.2.2 Exchange Rate Policies
11.2.3 Government Intervention
11.2.4 Government Debt
11.2.5 Government Subsidies and Protectionism
11.3 Business Customs in France
11.3.1 Travel Risks
11.3.2 Business Etiquette
11.3.3 Transportation
11.3.4 Climate and Clothing
11.3.5 Tipping
11.3.6 Commercial Language
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