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April 2012
Venäjän ja EU:n välisten suhteiden tiivistyessä Suomen erityisasema haastetaan
Kauppalehti
Venäjän jäsenyys maailman kauppajärjestö WTO:ssa varmistui viime vuoden marraskuussa, kun jäsenyyden ehdoista päästiin sopimukseen Sveitsin vetämän WTO:n työryhmän kanssa. Ensi kesänä ratifioitava sopimus tulee vaikuttamaan Venäjällä toimivien suomalaisten yritysten toimintaan muuttuneiden tullien, tukien sekä lakien kautta.
April 2012
American Business in China: Dealing with Top Concerns
Business Review USA
Jouko Virtanen, President for Global Intelligence Alliance North America explores the top 3 concerns of American competitive intelligence managers about China
March 2012
Yahoo Offers HTML5 Cocktail, the Mojito, for Thirsty Developers
HTML5 Report
Many developers have debated the virtues of HTML5 versus the virtues of native applications, but for the most part, there does not seem to be a definitive solution in existence.
March 2012
HOW TO: Use Market Intelligence to Drive Business Growth
B2B Marketing
Market intelligence has the power to provide strategic value to a business’ future, explains Hans Hedin, vice president of business development at Global Intelligence Alliance.
March 2012
Facebook Credited as Best Social Payment System
Mobile Marketing
Facebook Credits offer the best social payment solution for media content vendors, according to research by Global Intelligence Alliance.
February 2012
How To Boost Sales, Win or Lose
Business Review USA
Jouko Virtanen, President for North America at Global Intelligence Alliance explains how to use win/loss debriefs to improve B2B sales for the long run.
November 2011
Yritysostot vauhdittuvat Kiinassa
Kauppalehti
Insinööritoimistojen ohella on Aasiaan jalkautunut helsinkiläinen konsulttiyhtiö Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), joka selvittää yritysostojen markkinoita tilaajilleen, eli lähinnä länsimaisille yhtiöille. GIA:n Aasian toiminnoista vastaa Pete Read, joka työskentelee Singaporessa.
November 2011
Wish you were here?
Research
Market intelligence and research in Brazil, Russia, India and China – the BRIC countries - remains tricky for those not familiar with the terrain. Four experts from Global Intelligence Alliance outline the challenges
October 2011
Emerging market FMCG players step up to the limelight
Food & Beverage Asia
Local fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) competitors in emerging markets such as Brazil, China and India have been growing from strength to strength. While emerging market brands are still focused on fortifying their foothold in their home markets, Indian FMCG brands are making aggressive moves overseas.
October 2011
Amerikassa odottaa helppouden ansa
Talouselämä
Pohjois-Amerikka näyttää yritykselle helpolta, mutta on täynnä poikkeavuuksia. Asiat pitää selvittää alkujuuriin asti.
October 2011
Optimaal MI inzetten
Marketing
De noodzaak om het hoofd te bieden aan de toenemende internationale concurrentie heeft geleid tot een snelle groei van market intelligence. Opvallend is echter dat slechts 10 procent van de bedrijven een world-classniveau bereikt op het gebied van market intelligence.
October 2011
To go global, Singapore companies need Market Intelligence
Singapore Business Review
Singaporean companies that have made it big on the international stage can be counted on the fingers of one hand: Capitaland, Singtel, Singapore Airlines (in part thanks to the nature of its business, to be fair), Singapore Technologies, DBS... it becomes difficult to think of more. Compared with the achievements of some other Asian economies that modernised ..
September 2011
Handbook of Market Intelligence – intervju med Hans Hedin
bidigital
Intervju med Hans Hedin, Vice President Business Development, Global Intelligence Alliance Group inför publiceringen av deras nya bok “The Handbook of Market Intelligence: Understand, Compete and Grow in Global Markets” som publiceras av förlaget Wiley & Sons och kommer ut i bokhandeln i början av oktober.
July 2011
Update on the LED revolution
BCME Australia
A recent global industry poll of construction and property development executives showed that over half believe that demand for energy/power efficient products/ services will grow between 10 and 20 per cent in 2011-2012.
August 2011
Asian Trends Inspire Manufacturers To Go Green
Fabricating & Metalworking
Manufacturers of steel and industrial equipment in Asia are among those surveyed who feel that reducing their carbon footprint, a recovery in U.S./European markets, and a growing interest in safety and standards are the top three areas of growth over the next two years.
September 2011
With the world’s largest online population, China beckons North American e-retailers
Internet Retailer
China is the world’s second-largest economy, and continues to grow at nearly 10% a year. Online shopping in China is growing even more quickly. The number of online shoppers in China grew nearly 49% to 160.51 million consumers from 2009 to 2010, according to the China Internet Network Information Center.
July 2011
Professional Services to Address Critical Infrastructure Disruptions
allBusiness
The industrialized world today is highly dependent on a relatively small number of utilities that supply power, water and fuel, that are facing environmental, social and political threats in increasing numbers. Such hazards can compromise Critical National Infrastructures (CNIs) and businesses, on a single entity, market region or even global scale. There are now security companies and consulting firms that are taking on the responsibilities that traditionally belonged to governments in increasing numbers. What potential disruptions to critical infrastructures should companies pay most attention to?
July 2011
Be Great to Work For
Straits Times Recruit
Don't let money be the main reason why people are working at your company
July 2011
Don't be a twitter twit
Singapore Business Review
In the recent elections, we saw the rise of social media as powerful communications platforms, as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and others were used to discuss election issues in public and galvanise the public to vote.
June 2011
Is Brazil Behind in Preparing for the World Cup and Olympics?
Latin America Advisor
The Brazilian government is planning to sell controlling stakes in three airports and form public-private partnerships in an effort to expedite preparations for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics. FIFA secretary general Jérôme Valcke also admitted to 'many problems' in projects for the tournament, citing the 'airports, accommodation and transportation' sectors. Is Brazil significantly behind in its preparations for the sporting events? Which areas, sectors and projects need the most work? What steps should Brazil take to ensure its infrastructure obligations are met? Are conditions right for the private sector to increase its involvement significantly and successfully ahead of the games?
May 2011
Asia Pacific Goes Green – Best Pre-Condition for future growth potential of LED Lighting Products
LED Professional
Kelvin Inn, Consulting Manager at Global Intelligence Alliance in Hong Kong investigated the regulations, market situation, and future perspectives for the Asia-Pacific region. He came to the conclusion that this region offers the best pre-condition for a huge growth in LED lighting and that Asian lighting brands could dominate the global market in a few years.
May 2011
Executive Insight: Acquisitions and mergers in the location-based and geo-location services industry
TheWhereBusiness
TheWhereBusiness speaks to Nicolas Pechet, Managing Director of the Shanghai Office for Global Intelligence on significant mergers and acquisitions in the location industry and gives his opinions on how he sees the market developing.
May 2011
10% Bedrijven Zet Optimaal Market Intelligence In
Marketing
De noodzaak om het hoofd te bieden aan toenemende internationale concurrentie, heeft geleid tot een snelle groei van market intelligence binnen bedrijven. Het niveau van marketing intelligence is echter lang niet overal hetzelfde. Zo blijkt uit onderzoek van de Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA).
May 2011
Log In/Log Out
VIP Magazine
At the same time that companies, industry associations and governments started constructing their first websites, I started my professional career working with business information in the research team of a global strategy consulting firm. It was a revolutionary period in which facts about companies, industries and even nations were becoming available easily and instantly online.
April 2011
The Battle between 3D TVs vs Smart TVs
3D Guide
Smart televisions are expected to be showcased everywhere at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show. Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, LG and Visio will all launch Smart TVs that enable viewers to search and find video content on the web, on local cable or satellite and locally stored hard drive content. Will Smart TVs have the same impact as 3D TVs did in 2010; lots of buzz but few buys?
April 2011
Manufacturers look to logistics providers for RFID
Logistics Manager
Logistics providers are in a good position to offer RFID service propositions to their manufacturing customers in China and South East Asia, according to a survey by Global Intelligence Alliance.
March 2011
Deep Shade of Green
Logistics Insight Asia
Kelvin Inn looks at three Asian companies that have derived tangible cost and efficiency advantages of a greener supply chain.
March 2011
Market Intelligence Helps You Avoid Embarrassing Questions About Your Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
The CEO of a global automotive manufacturer was giving a press conference at the Geneva Car Show recently when reporters asked him for comments regarding the news that their competitor had just purchased a stake in a key supplier. The CEO replied that he did not know about it; that his company had not been warned in advance. This was embarrassing and left doubts for stakeholders of the company – wondering what else did this management not know about?
March 2011
Projector usage in Chinese schools hindered by teachers’ concerns
School CIO
Digital projectors are used for about 20% of the learning day in Chinese schools, but teachers worry about effect on kids' cognitive skills.
March 2011
Market intelligence - all change since 2009?
VIP LIveWire
Much will have moved on since the Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA) did its last Market Intelligence Survey in 2009. But that earlier report included plenty of heartening findings for infopros – and early warning for decision makers too – so contributing to the 2011 survey sounds like a good idea.
March 2011 - Sustainable Planet
Workforce Skills Outrank the Economy as 2011-2012’s Top Concern
Sustainable Planet
Most North American manufacturers see the retirement of skilled workers as a key detriment to business growth over 2011-2012, according to an industry poll conducted by (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group. Government over-regulation was the second highest rated challenge. On a more positive note, recovery of US/European markets is seen as the top growth opportunity for North American manufacturers, followed by the growing interest in safety and standards.
March 2011
What to Make of Market Trends in Online Information Products
Information World Review
There has been a proliferation of online information sources for businesses, many with translation capabilities, web 2.0 features, mobile interface options and visualisation tools
March 2011
Capitalizing On Shifting Consumer Trends In Asia Pacific
Food Manufacturing
Technology has made consumers more powerful than ever, as they search for, source and compare products all over the world within a few clicks or tabs in a matter of seconds. While this has benefited consumer products and services that offered good ‘value for money’ in recent years, consumers have now started to demand much more than value.
February 2011
Regional Contract Logistics to Drive Growth in Singapore’s Manufacturing Sector Over 2011-12
Asia Logistics News
Manufacturers in the Asia Pacific are very positive about the potential impact of contract logistics on their business. Nearly 47% of manufacturers in Asia Pacific believe the development of the contract logistics business will boost their growth by at least 10% over 2011-2012, according to an industry poll conducted by Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA). This compares with manufacturers in Europe (36%) or in North America (48%).
January 2011
What Professional Service Firms in Singapore Need
Singapore Business Review
Singapore is the perfect base for the professional services industry. This is according to Contact Singapore, an alliance of the Singapore Economic Development Board and Ministry of Manpower.
December 2010
社会媒体如何重新定义对标
Competitive Intelligence China
社会媒体迫使企业重新审视其对标的目标、过程及文化。企业是否能够在线招募对标的合作者？有什么对标内容可以在线完成，与谁一起来完成？怎样的开放程度是一个企业在对标过程中可以承受的？
December 2010
Israel Using E=Mc2 Knows Branding When Seeking China's Business
Bloomberg
Israel’s formula for boosting trade to China is to hang at the Expo Museum in Shanghai. It’s E=mc2, the Albert Einstein discovery that the government uses to symbolize the virtues of its technology companies.
November / December 2010
Opportunities in India
Pharma Asia
India’s increasingly urbanized middle class spells opportunity for consumer medical devices
By the end of this year, over 60% of the entire Indian population will be classified as middle-class, according to a survey by CRISIL. Many live in India’s tier 1 and tier 2 cities, and some may earn as much as USD20,000 per year - or the equivalent of over USD100,000 per year in India when adjusted for purchasing power parity.
December 2010
News Alert from HQ on Your Car’s Dashboard!
Managing Information
GIA survey points the way to business information tools of the future
By Aleksi Grym, Director of Products & Services at Global Intelligence Alliance
Mobile devices and social media have led to fundamental changes in our online behavior as well as a proliferation of information sources and formats. According to the Market Intelligence Trends 2015 survey by Global Intelligence Alliance, corporate executives say that smart phones, crowd forecasting tools, Microsoft SharePoint and social media platforms will shape the way business information is shared.
December 2010
Competitive Intelligence Your Colleagues Will Thank You For
CEO Refresher
by Jouko Virtanen, President for North America at Global Intelligence Alliance
Providing constructive competitive intelligence and insights requires a business manager to cater to the diverse needs of different end-users, from senior management to functional and geographical heads, in order to help a company achieve its overall business goal and direction.
November 2010
Intressenthantering för Dig Som Arbetar Med Strategisk Marknadsinformation
Bidigital
Hans Hedin delar i denna artikel med sig av sina erfarenheter och ger en massa tips om hantering av intressenter för grupper som arbetar med strategisk marknadsinformation.
November 2010
Has Your Brand Got A Conscience?
Singapore Business Review
Increasingly, brands point to their environmental and social conscience as part of their brand values. Will this be an ongoing trend?
October 2010
Optimising Oil and Gas
LOG Middle East
With oil and gas construction suddenly under the spotlight following the unfortunate events in the Gulf of Mexico and a major producer in the dock for previously unheard of compensation claims, it seems likely the industry will become even more risk averse in the construction of new plants and equipment.
October 2010
Tackling The TV Transformation
Television Asia
The television industry is in a state of rapid flux across Asia Pacific as audiences’ fragment and viewers appetite for quality programming grows. So how are the channels responding and what does the future hold? John Davidson finds out.
October 2010
How Market Intelligence Can Save 9.5 Days a Year
HR Management
Collaboration software and tools have become part of our daily lives. Using such tools for market intelligence, where information on the business environment is systematically gathered, processed and analysed in order to aid decision-making, can certainly enhance business planning and save precious time and money. Companies often waste resources and time due to faulty or inaccurate business information.
October 2010
Mastering The Emotional Bond
Readers Digest
Today's marketers have to provide consumers an overall brand experience - a rich tapestry of elements which is constantly evolving in response the increasingly sophisticated needs of the marketplace.
October 2010
Six Trends Shaping Brazil’s Retail and C-store Market
Convenience Store News
Continued consolidation, social media and an emphasis on eco-friendly are a few important market trends to watch
September 2010
Bolstering risk management with market intelligence
Risk Management
Strong market intelligence can significantly boost a company’s risk management capabilities, but there are a number of hurdles that risk professionals must overcome first
September 2010
Mobile applications: native v Web apps – what are the pros and cons?
mobiThinking
The difference between the capabilities of Web-based and native mobile apps is narrowing rapidly. Before embarking on a mobile app you need to know the facts. Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA)’s Lie Luo gives the low-down on each.
August 2010
What pay-TV operators really think...
Content Asia
HBO retains top spot as best overall pay-TV channel in Asia Pacific, this year’s ContentAsia / Global Intelligence Alliance’s Asia-Pacific Pay-TV Operators Survey finds. 32% of pay-TV operators in the region chose the Singapore-based regional movie service as the “best channel in terms of programming quality, overall and within each category”.
August / September 2010
Intelligence for Decision Makers
Polymers & Tyre Asia
To stay competitive and avoid being locked out of the European Union and the US markets, Chinese and Indian tyre producers need to monitor these markets on an ongoing basis in order to keep abreast of anticipated changes in the regulatory landscape, says Nicolas Pechet, Vice President of China operations of Global Intelligence Alliance, a strategic market research and advisory group having expertise and coverage of over 100 countries
August 2010
Is Brazil Falling Behind on its Infrastructure Obligations?
Inter-American Dialogue
Brazil's government on July 19 approved almost $3 billion in funding in order to expand and renovate airports in advance of the World Cup in 2014. Also, the government guaranteed nearly $400 million in investments related to the country's ports. The allocations come amid criticism from soccer's international governing body, FIFA, that Brazil is not meeting its infrastructure obligations ahead of the tournament. Is Brazil falling significantly behind in its obligations? If so, why?
July 2010
Getting The Real Picture in China
Insight
China, China, China. Hardly a day passes by without a mention of “China” in the conversations of international commercial circles. It seems that every business from every sector wants to tap it’s potential. However, being successful and profitable in this huge market requires astute understanding of the local dynamics.
July 2010
European intelligence
LOG.Middle East
LOG.Middle East talks to Kalle Grönqvist, Senior Vice President,
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA) Europe and Kirsi Yliluoma,
Consultant, Intelligence Services at GIA about current economic
conditions and how they relate to global supply chains.
June 2010
Smartphones gör intelligence smartare
Bidigital
Inskickat artikelbidrag författad av Hans Hedin, VD Business Development, Global Intelligence Alliance.
Många av oss har våra smartphones med oss dygnet runt, men som ett verktyg för market intelligence är de dock en mycket outnyttjad resurs.
Även om detta kan bero på sekretess- och upphovsrättsproblem eller den stora bristen på digitala applikationer för market intelligence, så är innehållsdigitalisering, bredbandstillgång och användningen av handdatorer tre trender som omdefinierar market intelligence.
June 2010
中國2010年併購浪潮及展望
Hong Kong Economic Journal
中國公司已逐步顯示出其在全球兼併和收購（併購）中所發揮的重要影響作用。2009年從交易價值和數量方面可以說是具有里程碑意義的一年。然而，後期分析證明並非所有的交易都是有戰略價值的。從中國大舉進軍國際市場中，會有怎樣的借鑒意義？為此，我們訪問了GIA集團中國區運營主管及集團全球並購及夥伴關係業務負責人Nicolas Pechet副總裁。
June 2010
Latin America: Breaking the Barriers
research
Thomas Rideg of Global Intelligence Alliance on the challenges of gathering market intelligence in Latin America – and some tips on getting things right.
Market intelligence still has some way to go to establish itself in Latin America. Primary market research has existed for a long time, but systematic approaches combining primary research with the analysis of published reports, ongoing market monitoring, competitor intelligence, internal information gathering as well as the management of market information have only recently emerged. These go beyond just providing information and on to gaining a better understanding of market dynamics through analysis and strategic planning.
May 2010
Out of Africa: How to Get the Most from Market Intelligence Studies in Africa
Alert! from MRA
In contrast to first world countries, Africa is a continent on the rise. Development is rapid and dramatic, as Africa plays ‘catch up’ through a vast array of industries including telecommunications, infrastructure, energy, banking, housing and education. The challenge for market intelligence practitioners is to stay abreast of these changes in an environment where information is a highly perishable commodity and communications infrastructures are often unreliable.
April 2010
Market Intelligence Is Now More Socially Engaged
Information Today
Imagine you’re on LinkedIn, and you notice that your competitor’s business development manager mentions a new competitive expertise area he has developed in-house. Is this something you need to alert your boss to?
March / April 2010
Winning Bit By Bit
Supply Chain Europe
Gaining a foothold in China’s domestic time-sensitive logistics market will require patience and local know-how, says Global Intelligence Alliance.
With annual growth estimated at around 30%, on average, China is by far the strongest developing market in the global supply chain management (SCM) and logistics sector.
April 2010
Retail M&A Fever Expected to Infect Emerging Markets
Chain Store Age
The year 2010 began with several mega-mergers within the retail industry: Kraft Foods and Cadbury, Phillips-Van Heusen and Tommy Hilfiger and soon, Best Buy and RadioShack.
Hardly predatory in nature, these deals point to strong companies jointly making strategic moves in preparation for the next sustained economic upturn.
February 2010
Market Intelligence laat kansen onbenut
Marketing
Marktinformatie moet belangrijker worden in 2010. Uit onderzoek blijkt dat nog altijd 94 procent van de bedrijven belangrijke beslissingen neemt zonder onderzoek te doen. Dat is een opvallende conclusie, aangezien bedrijven tijdens de crisis bleven investeren in marktinformatie (Market Intelligence of mi). Ook krijgen mi-managers steeds meer aandacht van het topmanagement.
February 2010
The Wisdom of Crowds
Mobile Marketing Magazine
Crowdsourcing is the practice of using “ordinary” people to generate ideas and intelligence. Here, Lie Luo, Lead Consultant for Mobile and Wireless at market intelligence firm Global Intelligence Alliance, offers advice to companies looking to crowdsource mobile services.
January 2010
A Practical Roadmap for CI Development
SCIP CI magazine
This article presents a framework for implementing and developing a competitive intelligence (CI) function from its first step to becoming a world class intelligence capability. This framework can also be used by CI professionals on all levels to better understand their existing operations and what is needed to develop it further. A case study shows how this approach has been used by Ciba for developing their competitive intelligence program.
January 2010
Supply chain IQ
LOG Middle East
In the quest to maximise efficiencies and cost savings, companies are increasingly turning to third party experts. Rahul Dhingra, Strategic Market Intelligence and Advisory Consultant, Global Intelligence Alliance, looks at how using market intelligence can enhance supply chain management.
December 2009
Rating Russia
LOG.
With hundreds of millions of people waiting to be served, Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is a market to penetrate. In an interview with LOG.Middle East, Global Intelligence Alliance’s Alexander Pechersky, Managing Director, ALT Research and Consulting in Russia, offers advice on dealing with long distances, poor infrastructure and prevalent corruption.
December 2009
China to lead global wind energy development?
Renewable Energy Focus
There is good news in the wind for proponents of wind power. Wind turbine capacity has been increasing dramatically, and the unit cost of power generated by wind energy is expected to drop further. Much of this will continue to be credited to China's efforts, according to a new report from the Global Intelligence Alliance.
December, 2009
Employee empowerment is an mindset, not a HR process
Human Resources Online
Asia Pacific - At consultancy firm Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), empowering employees is more than just a series of steps that managers have to take, says senior vice president for Asia Pacific, Pete Read.
November / December 2009
The Road To Green In Asia
Logistics Insight Asia
Although progress is being made, much more needs to be done before Asian supply chains turn a shade of green, according to Global Intelligence Alliance.
December 2009
GIA laajenee Etelä-Amerikkaan
Kauppalehti
Helsinkiläisyritykselle toimisto Sao Paolossa. Helsinkiläisen markkina-analyysin tekijän, GIA:n toimitusjohtaja Markko Vaarnas ottaa jälleen pitkiä harppauksia maailmalla.
November 2009
Market Intelligence-landschap sterk veranderd door economie
Marketing Online
De werelwijde recessie van 2008/2009 lijken het market intelligence-landschap voorgoed te hebben veranderd, zo blijkt uit onderzoek van Global Intelligence Alliance.
November 2009
Markkinatieto on unohtunut
Talouselämä
Suomen Strategisen Johtamisen Seuran Strategiabarometrin mukaan (Talouselämä 33/2009) suomalaisyhtiöt pitävät nyt suurimpana haasteenaan toimintaympäristön muutoksia, asiakastarpeiden ymmärtämistä ja kilpailuympäristön muutoksia. Samaan aikaan sekä yritykset että politikot peräänkuuluttavat innovatiivisuutta, jonka avulla Suomen ja suomalaisyritysten tulisi parantaa kilpailukykyään myös pitkällä aikavälilä.
November / December 2009
Supply Chain Management readies for a green explosion
CHaINA Magazine
The implications of Green SCM for companies in the Asia Pacific regionare wide reaching. CHaINA Magazine spoke with Nicolas Pechet, Vice President, China of GIA Group in regard to new research they have done into sustainable practices in the manufacturing and logistics industries in the Asia-Pacific region.
October 2009
Ei muuta kuin Jenkkeihin
Fakta 10/2009
Kymmenen vuotta sitten kauppakorkeasta valmistunut kaksikko päätti luoda kansainvälisen palvelukonseptin. Pari onnistui jopa viemään jenkeille alunperin Yhdysvalloista peräisin olevan idean, mutta Suomessa paljon paremmaksi
jalostettuna.
September 2009
Intelligence Economique et Management des Risques
Institut Français de l’Intelligence Economique
Dans le contexte de crise actuelle, rien n'est plus important pour une entreprise que d'anticiper. Anticiper sur ses concurrents biensûr, mais aussi ancitiper sur les risques et cela passe par leur évaluation.
July / August 2009
Water crisis looming
CHaINA Magazine
China’s demand for clean water is projected to rise to 585 billion cubic metres per day by 2010. That is equivalent to 1,000 times the daily volume of water approaching Niagara falls’ during peak flow season...
June 22, 2009
What pay-TV operators really want
Content Asia, Singapore
This year's Pay-TV Operator's Survey asked operators around the region what they really think about channels, programming, service and a whole lot of other stuff. Here's some of what they said....
May 2009
Growing Japan's market
Asia Food Journal
Japan's organic market will likely top out at around 2% of the total food market, which is estimated to be worth 1 trillion USD.
May / June 2009
CI Spotlight on Nicolas Pechet
Competitive Intelligence™ Magazine
Q. How did you first become involved in CI? "I first became involved in CI nearly 15 years ago when I started my career in...
April 2009
Business vitality in Asia
Asia Food Journal
Asia's top food and beverage companies Unilever, PepsiCo and Kraft are ranked most lively in the region.
April 2009
Kiina vetää yrityskentän tuntijoita
Kauppalehti
Markkinointitietoon erikoistunut GIA kerää jo viidenneksen liikevaihdostaan Aasiasta. Osaamisen verkostoitumisesta tuli suuri valtti.
April 2009
Market intelligence is juist in economisch slechte tijd cruciaal
MD Weekly
Market intelligence speelt in een economische crisis een cruciale rol. Het stelt bedrijven in staat de veranderingen in de externe omgeving te analyseren en nieuwe kansen te ontdekken.
March 2009
The Crisis Has Conducted a Strategic Audit
Entrepreneurship Insights e-Bulletin
In what by now is a typical situation, former growth leaders are having a hard time making ends meet, while ambitious development strategies look unjustifiably risky. Not all businesses have suffered equally, however. The reasons for these differences lie both outside of and within the companies themselves.
March 2009
Towards energy efficient buildings in China
China Insights
China is developing more energy efficient solutions for its buildings, but must still overcome challenges.
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