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Energy, Resources & Environment
Geothermal Energy in Indonesia Heating Up
May 15, 2012. As an emerging economy and the world's fourth most populous country, Indonesia's need for energy is tremendous. Based on the 2010 Energy Outlook report released by Indonesia's BPPT (Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology), Indonesia is expected to become a net importer of energy by 2030 because by then it will no longer be able to meet demand domestically.
Monitoring Services
Over 50% of Global Companies Fail to Make Emerging Markets Information Readily Available for Staff
May 15, 2012. In a recent GIA survey, 53% of business managers from the largest companies around the world said that information on Emerging Markets is not always readily available in their organizations. This should ring alarm bells. In 2012, emerging markets will import more goods and services than the rich economies combined. Companies risk missing out on key opportunities and threats if they fail to continuously monitor these markets, and to pass on that information to their key managers. In the upcoming GIA webinar, “Monitoring Emerging Markets (Intelligence Desk)", we will talk about how to address such gaps and cover a case example from Johnson Controls Inc..
Latin America
The Fastest Growing Latin American Industries for 2013-2015
April 26, 2012. Strong commodity pricing, growing consumer markets and
low interest rates underpin continued economy growth in Latin America. What do
market experts predict for the region’s fastest growing industries? What do
creeping protectionism, increased competition and corruption spell for
international companies in places like Brazil, Argentina and Mexico?
North America
How to Size Markets in Canada and Realize Their True Potential
April 26, 2012. There is often very little publicly available data describing the details of markets in Canada. One common rule of thumb that is used by some multinational companies equates Canadian markets, industries and segments to 10 percent of their US counterparts, but this practice is outdated. Even though the US is Canada’s biggest and closest trading partner – the US buys 75 percent of Canada’s exports and produces 50 percent of its imports - Canada’s unique geography, politics, economy and markets mean that the country is not simply a smaller version of its neighbour. How can strategic business planners provide accurate market sizing reports on Canada to their CEOs and boards?
Functions: MI for Marketing & Sales
How to Use Market Intelligence For Better Results in Sales Leads Prospecting
April 17, 2012. Business-to-business (B2B) companies are placing even greater emphasis on sales leads prospecting, as a result of uncertainty over the global economy and evolving buyer behavior. 60% of B2B companies say generating business leads is their number one sales and marketing priority for 2012, according to the B2B Marketing Benchmark Report by MarketingSherpa. On average, 74% of the over 1,700 respondents said that generating high quality leads is challenging, while 49% found generating a high volume of leads to be so. Many simply lack the resources they need inhouse.
Asia: Greater China
Top 3 Concerns of American Competitive Intelligence Managers about China
March 28, 2012. While U.S. companies remain committed to competing in
the China market, most are less optimistic about their business prospects in
China, with bureaucracy, an unclear regulatory environment and a lack of
transparency seen as key hindrances to business in China - on top of rising
costs and increasing competition. Indeed, much uncertainty also hangs in the
air regarding the once-in-a-decade changeover in the political guard this year.
Energy, Resources and Environment
The Future for Russia’s Energy and Commodities Industries after WTO Accession
March 22, 2012. Machinery, metallurgy, chemicals and energy are some of Russia’s most important sectors. How will they be affected by the country’s accession to full fledged membership at the World Trade Organization (WTO)? What lies ahead for Russia’s key trading partners in the EU and other foreign players? The upcoming GIA webinar on “Russia’s Accession to the WTO and its Impact on Her Energy and Commodities Industries” seeks to answer this question and more.
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