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Plastic Molding Equipment in Canada
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| Title: |
Plastic Molding Equipment in Canada: A Strategic Entry Report, 1995 |
| Date
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1999-07-08 |
| Pages: |
131 |
| ISBN: |
0741816296 |
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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 Canada
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Canada
2 PLASTIC MOLDING EQUIPMENT
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Statistical Profile
2.2.2 Market Profile
2.2.3 End-User Profile
2.2.4 Latent Demand: Leading Segments
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Accessibility: Local Production
2.3.2 Imports
2.3.3 Accessibility: U.S. Presence
2.3.4 Competitive Factors
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Accessibility: Import Barriers
2.4.2 Accessibility: Distribution Strategies
2.4.3 Accessibility: Financing Strategies/Options
2.5 Useful Contacts
2.5.1 Key Government Agencies and Organizations
2.5.2 Trade Organizations
2.5.3 Trade Publications
2.5.4 Manufacturers / Distributors
2.5.5 Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN CANADA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Canada
3.2.1 Economic Fundamentals and Dynamics
3.2.2 Key Sectors
3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.4 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.5 Transportation Infrastructure
3.2.6 Railways
3.2.7 Motor Freight
3.2.8 Water Transport
3.2.9 Aviation
3.2.10 Telecommunications Infrastructure
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN CANADA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Canada
4.2.1 Canadian Banking System
4.2.2 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.3 Financing Availability
4.2.4 Sources of Financing
4.2.5 Credit Information
4.2.6 Consumer Financing
4.2.7 Payment Methods
4.2.8 Project Financing
4.2.9 General Trade Barriers
4.2.10 Access to Accreditation Systems
4.2.11 Government Procurement
4.2.12 Provincial Liquor Boards
4.2.13 Services
4.2.14 "Cultural Industries"
4.2.15 Investment Barriers
4.2.16 Investment Canada Act
4.2.17 Investments in “Cultural Industries”
4.2.18 Valuations on Imports
4.2.19 Import Licenses
4.2.20 Export Control Issues
4.2.21 Trade Documentation Requirements
4.2.22 Temporary Entry of Imports
4.2.23 Labeling Issues
4.2.24 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.25 Standards
4.2.26 Standards and the NAFTA
4.2.27 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.28 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN CANADA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Canada
5.4.1 The Overall Investment Climate
5.4.2 Openness to Foreign Investment
5.4.3 Investment Canada Act
5.4.4 Reviewable Transactions
5.4.5 Notifiable Investments
5.4.6 Unreviewable/Unnotifiable Investments
5.4.7 Thresholds
5.4.8 Net Benefit Requirements
5.4.9 The Review Process
5.4.10 Review Duration
5.4.11 Ownership Restrictions by Sector
5.4.12 Cultural Industries
5.4.13 Book Publishing And Distribution
5.4.14 Newspapers and Periodicals
5.4.15 Television and Radio Broadcasting
5.4.16 Cable Television & Other Broadcast Services
5.4.17 Financial Sector
5.4.18 Commercial Aviation
5.4.19 Energy and Mining
5.4.20 Telecommunications
5.4.21 Fishing
5.4.22 Electric Energy Generation And Distribution
5.4.23 Health Services
5.4.24 Real Estate
5.4.25 Special Treatment for U.S. Investment
5.4.26 Privatization
5.4.27 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.28 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.29 Dispute Settlement
5.4.30 Performance Requirements
5.4.31 Investment Incentives
5.4.32 Export/Import Policies
5.4.33 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.34 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.35 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.36 Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.37 Political Violence
5.4.38 Corruption
5.4.39 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.40 Labor
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Canada
6.2.1 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.2 Distributors and Agents
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 Strategies
6.2.8 Advertising Options
6.2.9 The Press
6.2.10 Radio and Television
6.2.11 Pricing Issues
6.2.12 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.13 General
6.2.14 Services
6.2.15 NAFTA
6.2.16 Financial Services
6.2.17 Patents
6.2.18 Drug Patents
6.2.19 Copyrights
6.2.20 Local Counsel
6.2.21 Regional Marketing Differences in Canada
6.2.22 The Atlantic Provinces
6.2.23 The Province of Quebec
6.2.24 The Province of Ontario
6.2.25 The Prairie Provinces and the Northwest Territories
6.2.26 The Province of British Columbia and the Yukon Territory
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN CANADA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Canada
7.2.1 Unionization in Canada
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Canada
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Canada
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Canada
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Canada
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN CANADA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Canada
8.4 Political Issues in Canada
8.4.1 Political Relationship to the United States
8.4.2 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.3 The Political System
8.4.4 Major Political Parties In Canada
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN CANADA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Canada
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Canada
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Canada
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN CANADA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Canada
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Canada
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Canada
10.2.3 Religion in Canada
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Canada
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.1.2 Trade and Investment
11.1.3 National Unity
11.2 Business Customs in Canada
11.2.1 Local Business Practices
11.2.2 Travel Issues
11.2.3 Health
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