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Packaging (Focus on North western Russia) in Russia

Title:

Packaging (Focus on North western Russia) in Russia: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000

Date Published: 2000-10-11
Pages: 207
ISBN: 0741825511
   
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 Russia
        1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Russia
2 PACKAGING (FOCUS ON NORTH WESTERN RUSSIA)
        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 End-User Analysis
        2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
        2.4.1 Import Climate
        2.4.2 Financing
        2.5 Key Contacts
        2.5.1 Trade Organizations
        2.5.2 Financing Contacts
        2.5.3 Certification Entities
        2.5.4 Upcoming Trade Shows
        2.5.5 Trade Publications
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN RUSSIA
        3.1 Executive Summary
        3.2 Economic Issues in Russia
        3.2.1 Balance of Payments Issues
        3.2.2 Dynamic Markets
        3.2.3 Regional Perspectives
        3.2.4 Moscow and Environs
        3.2.5 St. Petersburg and Northwest Russia
        3.2.6 The Ural Mountains and Western Siberia
        3.2.7 The Russian Far East
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN RUSSIA
        4.1 Executive Summary
        4.2 Exporting to Russia
        4.2.1 Description of the Banking System
        4.2.2 Currency Control and Regulation
        4.2.3 Financing Export Strategies
        4.2.4 How to Finance Exports; Methods of Payment
        4.2.5 Countertrade and Promissory Notes
        4.2.6 Trade Barrier Risks
        4.2.7 Valuations on Imports
        4.2.8 Licenses Required for Imports
        4.2.9 Russian Export Controls
        4.2.10 Documentation Required for Trade
        4.2.11 Entering Temporary Imports
        4.2.12 Standards
        4.2.13 Product Labeling
        4.2.14 Free Trade Zone Options
        4.2.15 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN RUSSIA
        5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
        5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
        5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
        5.4 Direct Investment in Russia
        5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
        5.4.2 The Energy Industry
        5.4.3 Agriculture
        5.4.4 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
        5.4.5 Expropriation Risks
        5.4.6 Dispute Settlement Risks
        5.4.7 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
        5.4.8 Private Ownership Risks
        5.4.9 Protecting Property
        5.4.10 Intellectual Property Risks
        5.4.11 Regulatory Corruption Risks
        5.4.12 Capital Market Risks
        5.4.13 Corruption Risks
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN RUSSIA
        6.1 Executive Summary
        6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Russia
        6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
        6.2.2 Use of Agents and Distributors/Finding a Partner
        6.2.3 Direct Marketing Options
        6.2.4 Joint Ventures and Licensing
        6.2.5 Establishing an Office; Business Structures
        6.2.6 Accredited Representative Offices
        6.2.7 Full-Fledged Companies
        6.2.8 Sales Factors
        6.2.9 Advertising and Trade Promotion
        6.2.10 Pricing Issues
        6.2.11 After-Sale Service, Training and Customer Support
        6.2.12 Public Sector Marketing
        6.2.13 Taxation
        6.2.14 Need for Local Attorney
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN RUSSIA
        7.1 Executive Summary
        7.2 Human Resources in Russia
        7.2.1 Unionization in Russia
        7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Russia
        7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Russia
        7.2.4 Forced Labor in Russia
        7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Russia
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN RUSSIA
        8.1 Executive Summary: Government
        8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
        8.3 Democracy in Russia
        8.4 Political Issues in Russia
        8.4.1 Bilateral Investment Agreements
        8.4.2 Politics and the Business Environment
        8.4.3 Political System, Elections, and Orientation of Major Parties
        8.4.4 Executive Branch
        8.4.5 Judicial Branch
        8.4.6 Legislative Branch
        8.4.7 Political Parties
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN RUSSIA
        9.1 Executive Summary
        9.2 Legal Issues in Russia
        9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
        9.2.2 Trial Justice in Russia
        9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Russia
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN RUSSIA
        10.1 Executive Summary
        10.2 Cultural Issues in Russia
        10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Russia
        10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Russia
        10.2.3 Religion in Russia
        10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Russia
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
        11.1 Social and Political History
        11.1.1917 Revolution and the U.S.S.R.
        11.1.2 The Russian Federation
        11.1.3 Political and Governmental History
        11.1.4 Economic History
        11.1.5 Monetary Policy
        11.1.6 Government Spending/Taxation
        11.1.7 Historical International Relations
        11.1.8 The Role of the Military
        11.1.9 Security Cooperation
        11.2 Business Customs in Russia
        11.2.1 Russian Holidays
        11.2.2 Transportation
        11.2.3 Language
        11.2.4 Hotels
        11.2.5 Clothing
        11.2.6 Currency
 

 

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