Electronics Contract Manufacturing and Design Services: The Global Market

STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

This report points out the increasing importance of electronics contract manufacturing in the global economy and how contract manufacturing has influenced the cost structure of various electronic products. The report analyzes different aspects of electronics contract manufacturing, the companies involved in contract manufacturing, and identifies the areas where growth and improvement are needed.

REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY

For any company to succeed in a competitive market, opportunities must be identified from the viewpoint of the company’s strengths. For this, it is necessary to understand the size and growth rate of any opportunity and the competitive atmosphere in which the company exists. This report presents the ideal medium to understand the various exciting and growing opportunities in the field of electronics contract manufacturing, both for buyers and providers of these contract manufacturing services. This report also focuses on the available opportunities in this vast area of ever-growing business and how to utilize these opportunities to acquire additional profitable business.

Get your copy of this report @ http://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/185054-electronics-contract-manufacturing-and-design-services-the-global-market.html

Report Details:

Published: August 2012
No. of Pages: 431
Price: Single User License:US$4850        Corporate User License:US$8500




CONTRIBUTION OF THE STUDY

This report will help purchase managers of major original equipment manufacturers to look for suppliers with a view to reducing the total cost of the manufacturing process. This report is also intended to help marketing managers identify newer market opportunities and develop targeted promotion plans in the identified fields of the electronics contract manufacturing business. It will also help business development executives understand the dynamics of the electronics contract manufacturing market and identify possible new market segments. Information and research center librarians will be able to provide market researchers and brand and product managers with the information they need to do their jobs more effectively.

SCOPE OF REPORT

The report has been prepared in a simple format that can be easily understood with a number of tables and charts/figures. The scope of the report includes a detailed study of global and regional markets for various segments of the electronics contract manufacturing business, with reasons given for variations in the growth of the industry in certain regions.

INFORMATION SOURCES

Both primary and secondary research methods were used in this study. Primary information sources for this market research include individuals within companies, various research organizations, governmental agencies and trade associations. Secondary research sources include databases, trade literature, specialized journals and government statistics.

ANALYST’S CREDENTIALS

The analyst is a mechanical engineer with more than 40 years experience in designing factory layouts and setting up factories. He has set up factories for production of weighing machines and dynamic balancing machines in India and has experience in the design, production and servicing of the above equipment. He was Senior Vice President of M/S Schenck Avery Ltd., an Indo-German joint venture, and set up the electronics department for manufacturing various types of electronic weighing and dynamic balancing equipment. He has authored several technology market research reports for BCC Research.

Global Geographical Information System Market in Transportation Industry 2011-2015

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global GIS market in the the Transportation industry to grow at a CAGR of 12.5 percent over the period. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the need to optimize transportation management. The Global GIS market in the Transportation industry has also been witnessing the introduction of 3D virtual navigation in GIS. However, the increasing number of government regulations could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

TechNavio's report, the Global Geographical Information System Market in the Transportation Industry 2011-2015, has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions. It also covers the Global GIS market in the Transportation industry landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors dominating this market space include: Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Inc., MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd., Hexagon AB.

Other vendors mentioned in the report: The US Geological Survey, Geo Eye Inc., Ordnance Survey, Bentley Systems Inc., Digital Globe Inc., GE Energy, and Autodesk Inc.

Key questions answered in this report:

• What will the market size be in 2015 and at what rate will it grow?
• What key trends is this market subject to?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the opportunities and threats faced by each of these key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these key vendors? 

Get your copy of this report @ http://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/185062-global-geographical-information-system-market-in-transportation-industry-2011-2015.html

Report Details:
Published: August 2012
No. of Pages: 51
Price: Single User License :US$2000            Corporate User License:US$3000 


Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction
3. Market Coverage
Market Overview
4. Market Landscape
4.1 Large GIS Market
4.2 Market Size
4.3 Global GIS Market in the Transportation Industry by Product Segmentation
4.4 Product Segmentation in Key Leading Countries
USA
China
Japan
UK
Germany
4.5 Five Forces Analysis
5. Geographical Segmentation
5.1 The Americas
North America
South America
5.2 The EMEA Region
Europe
Africa
Middle East
5.3 The APAC Region
6. Key Leading Countries
USA
China
Japan
UK
Germany
7. Vendor Landscape
8. Market Growth Drivers
9. Drivers and their Impact
10. Market Challenges
11. Impact of Drivers and Challenges
12. Market Trends
13. Key Vendor Analysis
13.1 Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc.
Business Overview
SWOT Analysis
13.2 MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.
Business Overview
SWOT Analysis
13.3 Hexagon AB
Business Overview
SWOT Analysis
14. Other Reports in this Series

List of Exhibits

Exhibit 1: Large Geographical Information System by Technology Segmentation
Exhibit 2: Global GIS Market in the Transportation Industry 2011-2015 (US$ million)
Exhibit 3: Comparison of Transportation industry with Other Industries in the Global GIS Market 2011
Exhibit 4: Global GIS Market in the Transportation Industry by Product Segmentation 2011
Exhibit 5: Global GIS Market in the Transportation Industry in Key Leading Countries 2011 (US$ million)
Exhibit 6: GIS Market in the Transportation Industry in the US by Product Segmentation 2011
Exhibit 7: GIS Market in the Transportation Industry in China by Product Segmentation 2011
Exhibit 8: GIS Market in the Transportation Industry in Japan by Product Segmentation 2011
Exhibit 9: GIS Market in the Transportation Industry in the UK by Product Segmentation 2011
Exhibit 10: GIS Market in the Transportation Industry in Germany by Product Segmentation 2011
Exhibit 11: Global GIS Market in the Transportation Industry in Top Five Key Leading Countries by Product Segmentation 2011
Exhibit 12: Global GIS Market in the Transportation Industry by Geographical Segmentation 2011
Exhibit 13: GIS Market in the Transportation Industry in the Americas by Geographical Segmentation 2011
Exhibit 14: GIS Market in the Transportation Industry in North America by Countries 2011
Exhibit 15: GIS Market in the Transportation Industry in South America by Countries 2011
Exhibit 16: GIS Market in the Transportation Industry in the EMEA Region by Geographical Segmentation 2011
Exhibit 17: GIS Market in the Transportation Industry in Europe by Countries 2011
Exhibit 18: GIS Market in the Transportation Industry in Africa by Countries 2011
Exhibit 19: GIS Market in the Transportation Industry in Middle East by Countries 2011
Exhibit 20: GIS Market in the Transportation Industry in the APAC Region by Geographical Segmentation 2011
Exhibit 21: Vendor Ranking in the Global GIS Market in the Transportation Industry 2011

Global Markets and Technologies for Food Safety Testing

STUDY GOAL AND OBJECTIVES

The goal of BCC Research’s updated report, Global Markets and Technologies for Food Safety Testing, is to provide an in-depth analysis and forecast of the large and dynamic market for food contaminant testing. Also covered are global technology developments in food testing. There have been dramatic increases in the volume and variety of FDA and USDA regulated food imports arriving at U.S. ports. In fact, the market value of imported agricultural products has increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9% for the last five years. The annual value of imported agricultural products now exceeds $105 billion. Domestic testing concerns as well as this rapidly growing international trade in food has stimulated the demand for more food safety testing in the U.S. and has led to technological innovation in areas such as rapid testing and new test technologies such as biosensors.

The United States now trades with more than 150 countries with food products coming into more than 300 U.S. ports. In the last decade, the number of food “entry lines” has tripled. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, approximately 15% of the overall U.S. food supply by volume is now imported. However, in certain food categories, a much higher percentage is imported. For example, approximately 60% of fresh fruits and vegetables consumed in the U.S. are imported, which fills the gap when U.S. domestic production is inadequate or out of season (e.g., bananas, tropical fruits, etc.). Thirty-nine percent of the fruits and nuts are imported. And, imports of seafood have risen from less than 50% of U.S. seafood consumption in 1980 to an estimated 85% in 2012.

The objectives of this technical/marketing study include the following:

• Quantify the market for testing by specific contaminant.
• Discuss the development and marketing of food safety testing technologies.
• Describe market trends for the various testing technologies in terms of how each test satisfies the needs of food processors and, in turn, consumers.
• Identify new technologies and analyze patent activity.
• Analyze the now sizable expenditures in government food safety testing and the market effect of government regulatory programs.
• Pinpoint market conditions for targeted food-processing industries.
• Examine and profile the most active suppliers of food safety testing products and how they respond to market demands.

REASON FOR DOING THE STUDY

Various forces promote or hamper the growth of the domestic food-safety testing market. Of particular note is the steady flow of media, watchdog, academic and regulatory reports documenting contaminated foods that have led to illness and death. These reports have continually underscored the vulnerability of the U.S. food supply. That vulnerability creates a continuing need for food processors to deliver safe products, which creates a corresponding need for more advanced and more extensive testing procedures. The advent of tainted imports, the threat of bioterrorism, and the emergence of new contaminant strains also necessitate an evaluation of the market. Finally, regulatory intervention, and mandates in this sector are substantial and growing. Of particular note, the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010 was signed into law in January 2011 by President Obama. Based on all these dynamics, Global Markets and Technologies for Food Safety Testing evaluates market conditions and explores technological advancements.

Buy your copy of this report @ http://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/185053-global-markets-and-technologies-for-food-safety-testing.html

Report Details:

Published: August 2012
No. of Pages: 295
Price: Single User License: US$4850          Corporate User License: US$8500 



INTENDED AUDIENCE

This BCC Research report should serve as a valuable basic reference and technology summary for companies interested in entering or expanding their presence in the food-safety testing market. The comprehensive report consolidates a range of indu­strial, academic, trade, and technical information that should aid food processors in selecting the best technology to screen for a specific contaminant and keeping current with today’s marketplace. Global Markets and Technologies for Food Safety Testing should provide senior marketing personnel and executive planners with insight about contaminants, testing procedures for them, and the foods affected. The market projections and identification of new technologies will also be of interest to venture capitalists interested in exploring commercialization opportunities and companies and personnel involved in designing and constructing ingredient manufacturing plants and/or those that service the plants. In addition, the report will be a key source for the novice reader, who desires to understand how market pressures and technology interact in the food-safety testing industry.

SCOPE OF REPORT

Global Markets and Technologies for Food Safety Testing organizes information from diverse sources and market segments into a cohesive unit that includes summary, overview, technologies, contaminants tested, foods tested, industry structure, international aspects, patent activity, and company market shares, annual revenues, and profiles. Market measurements/estimates and forecasts are provided for the U.S. markets, and key market dynamics of other major global markets are discussed and their possible effects analyzed. The summary encapsulates the market conclusions and includes a table summarizing the overall U.S. market. The overview provides general information on contaminants and their sources and effects, testing technologies, foods tested, testing sites, and regulatory influences. The following four technology sections detail current and projected (2012 to 2017) market values for contaminants tested, testing technologies, foods tested, and products tested. The industry structure and competitive aspects section discusses the domestic market environment, strategies, and driving forces, while the international aspects section provides general information on the global market. The patent activity section examines 253 patents issued from 2008 through May 2012 and breaks them down into various categories. The company market shares and profiles provide summaries of the leading industry participants and give their estimated annual revenues and market shares. Norovirus microbial contamination costs are excluded from this report because a) noroviruses are instances of contamination due to hygiene right at point of preparation (i.e., fecal-oral is usual route); b) current detection methods are not in routine use but rather used in laboratory studies or medical evaluations/testing.

METHODOLOGY AND INFORMATION SOURCES

The data found in Global Markets and Technologies for Food Safety Testing were obtained from telephone interviews, academic and trade journals, patents, company reports including SEC filings, press releases, relevant technical, medical, and product literature, and voluminous government documents and regulatory requirements germane to food-safety testing.

This information has been used to estimate U.S. market values, which are based on the number of testing instruments sold multiplied by an average manufacturer’s per-test price. The market values have been rounded to the nearest million dollars in most cases. The information has also been used to formulate compound annual growth rates (CAGRs). Where precise information was not available, a consensus was made using a formulation of reasonable assumptions and estimates based on historical data. In this report, the 2011 U.S. market value serves as a base for making estimates for 2012 and projections for 2017.

ANALYST CREDENTIALS

The author of this report, Project Analyst Kevin Gainer, holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in quantitative economic analysis and technology forecasting and has more than 25 years of economic, industry intelligence, and market research experience. He is the author of six published books and dozens of technical papers, analyses, and studies published in conference proceedings, including many unpublished proprietary analyses within corporations. He has worked as a Research Editor and Project Analyst at BCC Research since 1985, and has authored numerous BCC technology market research reports and periodicals.

Life Insurance in the Netherlands, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2016

The Dutch life insurance segment is the fifth largest in Europe in terms of gross written premiums. The life insurance segment holds the second-largest share of the country’s insurance industry, with 27.1% of the total gross written premiums in 2011. During the review period (2007–2011), the life insurance industry in the Netherlands went through some serious setbacks. Impacted by the global financial crisis in 2008, major insurers sought assistance from the Dutch government. The entry of bank savings products with the same tax advantages as insurance products also increased competition, putting pressure on the growth of life insurance products, especially unit-linked products. However, it is expected that the challenges facing the life insurance sector will encourage insurers to focus on minimizing costs to write new business and maximize cash-flow generation.

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the life insurance market in the Netherlands:

• It provides historical values for the Netherlands life insurance market for the report’s 2007–2011 review period and forecast figures for the 2012–2016 forecast period
• It offers a detailed analysis of the key sub-segments in the Netherlands life insurance market, along with market forecasts until 2016
• It covers an exhaustive list of parameters, including written premium, incurred loss, loss ratio, commissions and expenses, combined ratio, frauds and crimes, total assets, total investment income and retentions
• It analyses the various distribution channels for insurance products in the Netherlands
• Using Porter’s industry-standard “Five Forces” analysis, it details the competitive landscape in the Netherlands for life insurance business
• It provides a detailed analysis of the reinsurance market in the Netherlands and its growth prospects
• It profiles the top life insurance companies in the Netherlands and outlines the key regulations affecting them

Get your copy of this report @ http://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/184945-life-insurance-in-the-netherlands-key-trends-and-opportunities-to-2016.html

Report Details:
Published: August 2012
No. of Pages: 238
Price: Single User License: US$1950 Corporate User License: US$ 5850


Key highlights

• The country’s aging population, reforms in pension law and insurer efforts to minimize cost and enhance efficiency in terms of writing new business are expected to drive Dutch life insurance segment growth over the forecast period (2012–2016).
• During the review period, the aging population was an important driver for the Dutch life insurance segment, and this is expected to continue over the forecast period.
• The financial crisis in late 2008 severely affected the life insurance business in the Netherlands and left major insurers receiving assistance from the Dutch government.
• A significant decline in the sales of unit-linked products was recorded during the review period due to the deteriorating performance of the financial markets, coupled with controversy over the transparency of the life insurance industry’s cost structure.
• Insurance brokers were the leading distribution channel in the life segment during the review period, followed by direct marketing and agencies. Despite the highly developed banking channel providing access to banks and internet banking facilities, insurance brokers drive the life insurance segment due to their first-hand knowledge of customer requirements.
• The Netherlands life insurance industry is dominated by Nationale-Nederlanden Levensverzekering Maatschappij NV (NN) followed by Aegon Levensverzekering NV (Aegon) and SRLEV NV.

Reasons to buy

• Make strategic business decisions using in depth historic and forecast market data related to the Netherlands life insurance market and each sector within it
• Understand the demand-side dynamics, key market trends and growth opportunities within the Netherlands life insurance market
• Assess the competitive dynamics in the life insurance market, along with the reinsurance segment
• Identify the growth opportunities and market dynamics within key product categories
• Gain insights into key regulations governing the Netherlands insurance market and its impact on companies and the market's future

Clothing and footwear retail market in Central Europe 2012

Clothing and Footwear retail market in Central Europe
Market analysis and development forecasts for 2012-2014

There is room for growth in Central European C&F markets.

Clothing and Footwear retail market in Central Europe, Market analysis and development forecasts for 2012-2014 supplies a snapshot of the current status of the markets in these six countries, on value and prospects for the most significant segments. It offers evaluation of the most heavily utilised distribution channels and studies the many ways in which consumer and economic trends have and will continue to affect market conditions moving forward.

This report presents pertinent economic and demographic information for the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. It details the value and forecasts for each of their CFA markets with analysis by segment, as well as the companies that bring the merchandise to the marketplace. Readers will benefit from a discussion of the wide ranging opportunities for market expansion and the advancing warning on potential obstacles along with advice on navigating them. They will learn which companies plan expansions and cutbacks in facilities and the plans developers are promoting for new shopping centre construction.

Buy your copy of this report @ http://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/184958-clothing-and-footwear-retail-market-in-central-europe-2012.html

Report Details:

Published: August 2012
No. of Pages: 269
Price: Single User License:US$3500                      Corporate User License: US$7000



Detailed corporate profiles of the region’s top CFA retailers are supplied, along with information on leaders (both foreign and domestic in origin) in various clothing and footwear segments particular to the six covered countries. The report explores the variations in characteristics of the most high-volume distribution channels, and discusses how the latest buying and sales trends instigated by consumers and embraced by retailers are affecting specific areas of development in this market. The current and forecast economic and demographic situations as they exist in each of the five countries are also outlined and evaluated.

This market study offers the convenience of a single, truly comprehensive document that consolidates six separate yet complete collections of data, commentary and projections. Its well-organized format provides easy access to data for comparative purposes, establishing it as a valuable tool for professionals working within the clothing and footwear industry such as retailers, manufacturers and importers, as well as in support industries, financial and investment circles and research, educational and governmental sectors.
Clothing and Footwear retail market in Central Europe
Market analysis and development forecasts for 2012-2014

There is room for growth in Central European C&F markets.

Clothing and Footwear retail market in Central Europe, Market analysis and development forecasts for 2012-2014 supplies a snapshot of the current status of the markets in these six countries, on value and prospects for the most significant segments. It offers evaluation of the most heavily utilised distribution channels and studies the many ways in which consumer and economic trends have and will continue to affect market conditions moving forward.

This report presents pertinent economic and demographic information for the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. It details the value and forecasts for each of their CFA markets with analysis by segment, as well as the companies that bring the merchandise to the marketplace. Readers will benefit from a discussion of the wide ranging opportunities for market expansion and the advancing warning on potential obstacles along with advice on navigating them. They will learn which companies plan expansions and cutbacks in facilities and the plans developers are promoting for new shopping centre construction.

Detailed corporate profiles of the region’s top CFA retailers are supplied, along with information on leaders (both foreign and domestic in origin) in various clothing and footwear segments particular to the six covered countries. The report explores the variations in characteristics of the most high-volume distribution channels, and discusses how the latest buying and sales trends instigated by consumers and embraced by retailers are affecting specific areas of development in this market. The current and forecast economic and demographic situations as they exist in each of the five countries are also outlined and evaluated.

This market study offers the convenience of a single, truly comprehensive document that consolidates six separate yet complete collections of data, commentary and projections. Its well-organized format provides easy access to data for comparative purposes, establishing it as a valuable tool for professionals working within the clothing and footwear industry such as retailers, manufacturers and importers, as well as in support industries, financial and investment circles and research, educational and governmental sectors.