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Electronic Security Equipment in Brazil
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| Title: |
Electronic Security Equipment in Brazil: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
155 |
| ISBN: |
0741826844 |
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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 Brazil
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Brazil
2 ELECTRONIC SECURITY 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 Best Sales Prospects
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Marketing Strategy
2.3.2 Local Production
2.3.3 Third Country Imports
2.3.4 U.S. Presence
2.3.5 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Distribution Practices
2.4.3 Financing
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 Trade Organizations
2.5.2 Publications
2.5.3 Distributors
2.5.4 Manufacturers
2.5.5 Trade Promotion Opportunities
2.5.6 USCS and Brazil Services
2.5.7 Security Sector Contact in Brazil
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN BRAZIL
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Brazil
3.2.1 Economic Dynamics
3.2.2 Dynamic Markets
3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.4 Infrastructure Development
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN BRAZIL
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Brazil
4.2.1 Temporary Goods Entry Requirements
4.2.2 Special Import/Export Requirements and Certifications
4.2.3 Product Registration
4.2.4 The Banking System
4.2.5 Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trade
4.2.6 General Availability of Financing
4.2.7 FINEP
4.2.8 Financing Exports
4.2.9 Types of Projects Receiving Financing Support
4.2.10 List of Banks with Correspondent Banking Arrangements
4.2.11 Trade Regulations and Standards
4.2.12 Customs Regulations
4.2.13 Tariff Rates
4.2.14 Internal Taxes
4.2.15 Automatic License
4.2.16 Non-Automatic License (LI)
4.2.17 Documentation Needed for Registration
4.2.18 Labeling Requirements
4.2.19 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.20 Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs
4.2.21 Guarantees
4.2.22 Standards and Conformity Assessment
4.2.23 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.24 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN BRAZIL
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Brazil
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.3 Patents
5.4.4 Trademarks
5.4.5 Copyrights
5.4.6 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.7 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.8 Corruption Risks
5.4.9 The Local Labor Market
5.4.10 Efficiency of Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.11 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.12 Loan Payments
5.4.13 Royalties
5.4.14 Taxes
5.4.15 Identification
5.4.16 Expropriation Risks
5.4.17 Dispute Settlement and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
5.4.18 Political Violence Risks
5.4.19 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.20 Capital Outflow and Repatriation Risks
5.4.21 Major Foreign Investors in Brazil
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN BRAZIL
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Brazil
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Agents/Distributors
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 and Trade Promotion
6.2.9 Pricing Issues
6.2.10 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.12 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.13 Hiring Local Counsel
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN BRAZIL
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Brazil
7.2.1 Unionization in Brazil
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Brazil
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Brazil
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Brazil
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Brazil
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN BRAZIL
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Brazil
8.4 Political Issues in Brazil
8.4.1 Political Risks
8.4.2 Politics and the Business Environment
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN BRAZIL
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Brazil
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Brazil
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Brazil
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN BRAZIL
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Brazil
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Brazil
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Brazil
10.2.3 Religion in Brazil
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Brazil
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social History
11.1.1 Political History
11.1.2 Historical International Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Brazil
11.2.1 Travel Issues
11.2.2 Local Holidays Observed
11.2.3 Air Travel
11.2.4 Local Transportation
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