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Clinical Laboratory Equipment in Saudi Arabia
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| Title: |
Clinical Laboratory Equipment in Saudi Arabia: A Strategic Entry Report, 1995 |
| Date
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1999-07-08 |
| Pages: |
135 |
| ISBN: |
0741816016 |
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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 Saudi Arabia
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Saudi Arabia
2 CLINICAL LABORATORY 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 Import Market Share for 1994
2.2.4 Best Sales Prospects
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Marketing Strategy
2.3.2 Domestic Production
2.3.3 Third-Country Imports
2.3.4 Some of the Major Competing Suppliers
2.3.5 U.S. Market Position
2.3.6 End-User Analysis
2.3.7 The Public Sector
2.3.8 The Private Sector
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Distribution/Business Practices
2.4.3 Financing
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 Public Sector
2.5.2 Latent Demand: Private Sector
2.5.3 Trade Promotion Opportunities
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN SAUDI ARABIA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Saudi Arabia
3.2.1 Economic Fundamentals and Dynamics
3.2.2 Saudi Accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO)
3.2.3 Opening of Capital Markets
3.2.4 Revision of Laws Affecting Foreign Investment
3.2.5 Privatization
3.2.6 Principal Growth Sectors
3.2.7 Agriculture
3.2.8 Construction
3.2.9 Banking
3.2.10 Oil and Gas
3.2.11 Water Desalination
3.2.12 Government Role in the Economy
3.2.13 Balance of Payments Situation
3.2.14 Inflation and Monetary Policy
3.2.15 The Oil and Gas Sectors
3.2.16 Infrastructure
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN SAUDI ARABIA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Saudi Arabia
4.2.1 Brief Description of Banking System
4.2.2 Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trading
4.2.3 General Financing Availability and Terms of Payment
4.2.4 Types of Export Financing
4.2.5 Types of Project Financing Available
4.2.6 List of Banks with Correspondent U.S. Banking Arrangements
4.2.7 Trade Barriers
4.2.8 Commercial Disputes Settlements
4.2.9 Business Visas
4.2.10 Delayed Payments
4.2.11 Intellectual Property Protection
4.2.12 Counterfeiting
4.2.13 Arab League Boycott
4.2.14 Protective Tariffs and Non-Tariff Trade Barriers
4.2.15 Customs Valuation
4.2.16 Import Licenses
4.2.17 Export Controls
4.2.18 Import/Export Documentation
4.2.19 Temporary Entry
4.2.20 Labeling and Marking Requirements
4.2.21 Prohibited Imports
4.2.22 Standards & ISO 9000 Usage
4.2.23 Free Trade Zones & Warehouses
4.2.24 Special Import Provisions
4.2.25 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN SAUDI ARABIA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Saudi Arabia
5.4.1 Openness to Foreign Investment
5.4.2 Corporate Organization and Liability
5.4.3 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.4 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.5 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.6 Dispute Settlement
5.4.7 Performance Requirements & Incentives
5.4.8 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.9 Transparency of Regulatory System
5.4.10 Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.11 Political Violence
5.4.12 Corruption
5.4.13 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.14 Labor
5.4.15 Foreign Trade Zones & Free Ports
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN SAUDI ARABIA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Saudi Arabia
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Use of Agents/Distributors; Finding a Partner
6.2.3 Franchising
6.2.4 Direct Marketing
6.2.5 Joint Venture/Licensing
6.2.6 Establishing A Joint Venture
6.2.7 Steps to Establishing an Office
6.2.8 Selling Factors/Techniques
6.2.9 Advertising and Trade Promotion Advertising
6.2.10 Product Pricing
6.2.11 Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.12 Selling to the Government
6.2.13 Protecting your Product from IPR Infringement
6.2.14 Need for a Local Attorney
6.2.15 Performing Due Diligence
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN SAUDI ARABIA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Saudi Arabia
7.2.1 Unionization in Saudi Arabia
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Saudi Arabia
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Saudi Arabia
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Saudi Arabia
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Saudi Arabia
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN SAUDI ARABIA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Saudi Arabia
8.4 Political Issues in Saudi Arabia
8.4.1 Nature of Political Relationship with the United States
8.4.2 Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate With U.S.
8.4.3 Synopsis of the Political System
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN SAUDI ARABIA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Saudi Arabia
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Saudi Arabia
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Saudi Arabia
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN SAUDI ARABIA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Saudi Arabia
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Saudi Arabia
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Saudi Arabia
10.2.3 Religion in Saudi Arabia
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Saudi Arabia
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Social History
11.1.2 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.3 Political and Governmental History
11.1.4 Economic History
11.1.5 Historic International Relations
11.1.6 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.2 Business Customs in Saudi Arabia
11.2.1 Business Customs
11.2.2 Holidays
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