Energy, Resources & Environment – June 2010

How to Profit from Biogas Market Developments

Biogas is increasingly viewed as a viable alternative to both traditional as well as other renewable forms of existing transportation fuel, from gasoline and diesel to ethanol and biodiesel. A company with the right expertise and timing can capture its share of the billions that are invested in the infrastructure in the coming years.

Where do the greatest market opportunities lie? Which technologies will be utilized in different regions? Which new players are entering the biogas market? The answers are all in this GIA white paper.

Telecommunication, Technology & Media - April 2010

Native or Web Application? How Best to Deliver Content and Services to Your Audiences over the Mobile Phone

Content publishers and service providers looking to serve consumers over the mobile phone must make crucial decisions between web or native application interfaces.

This white paper "Native or Web Applications? How Best to Deliver Content and Services to Your Audience over the Mobile Phone" reveals different approaches in building applications for mobile phones and the trends that will influence developers' and publishers' interface choices, based on findings from a survey conducted amongst 87 mobile publishers and service providers worldwide.

The white paper was presented at our webinar with guest speakers Howard Steinberg, Business Development Director - Mobile from IAC Publishing and Vladimir Katardjiev, Software Architect from Ericsson Research Labs who shared their insights on mobile developments and web technology.

Private Equity - January 2010

Private Equity Firms See Agriculture, Education, Renewable Energy and Services as Hottest Asian Investments for 2010 and beyond

Private Equity (PE) leaders in Asia may differ in their growth expectations for 2010 and beyond, but they all agree that PE Investments will shift from traditionally attractive sectors such as Information Technology, Consumer and Retail, Financial Services and Real Estate. What are the fundamentals driving this trend and what strategies will PE firms pursue?

Energy, Resources & Environment - September 2009

The Chinese Wind Energy Market

Wind energy is expected to account for 20% of global electricity consumption by 2010. Will China indeed become the global wind energy market's supply chain hotspot if current trends persist? What makes China's position in the global wind energy market unique? This GIA white paper, The Chinese Wind Energy Market, outlines developments in the Chinese wind energy market, and discusses the Chinese wind energy market drivers, restraints, regulations and key players.

MI for Supply Chain Management - August 2009

Green Supply Chain Management in Asia-Pacific

Environmental regulations are becoming more consistent globally, as those passed in one region have knock-on effects on supply chains in other regions. Companies across many sectors, especially those in fast moving consumer goods and food & beverage, are under pressure to publish sustainability reports and enforce environmental standards. This GIA whitepaper outlines sustainable practices in the manufacturing and logistics industries, and the role of sustainability in the Asia-Pacific.

MI for Supply Chain Management - June 2009

Market Intelligence for Supply Chain Management

This paper explores the functions and definitions of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and explains how Market Intelligence overlaps with a firm’s SCM goals. We look at how MI offerings can better match the needs of SCM professionals. The better information that is available, the more efficiently the SCM function can be accomplished, enabling strategic decision-making for all levels of corporate supply chain management.