The Global Information Network or GIN is not well known to the general public, but they are there nonetheless and they are open to the public. The only way to become a member is to sign up, just like any network on the internet. However, there is a difference.The GIN is made up of individuals who, through a referral system, can encourage people from around the world to join in too. Those who wish to become members can become members...more
Oil & Gas: Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Oil & Gas industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies. This incisive report provides expert analysis on a global, regional and country basis.Scope of the Report * Contains an executive summary and data on...more
Online Retail: Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Online Retail industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies. This incisive report provides expert analysis on a global, regional and country basis.Scope of the Report * Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and segmentation * Provides textual analysis of the industry's prospects, competitive landscape and profiles of the leading companies * Incorporates in-depth five forces competitive environment analysis and scorecards * Covers the Global, European and Asia-Pacific markets as well as individual chapters on 5 major markets (France, Germany, Japan, the UK and the US). * Includes a five-year forecast of the industryHighlights The global online retail sector grew by 14.5% in 2009 to reach a value of $348.6 billion. In 2014, the global online retail sector is forecast to have a value of $778.6 billion, an increase of 123.3% since 2009. Electronics is the largest segment of the global online retail sector, accounting for 22.6%...more
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But also woods economy, like all other industrial sectors of the economy, has had a strong inflection in 2009 that productivity has halved compared to 2008. The signs of recovery, however, arrived in 2010 and just the places where production and processing of wood is greater in 2010. In fact between January and June the orders of wood and high tech...more
Addressing asset efficiency without understanding the associated energy performance is no longer regarded as a good business practice. Organizations from around the world are moving towards an approach that is in line with a 'global asset sustainability approach'. Likewise, management teams are also finding out that it is by looking at their asset management in a global perspective that they are able to improve their financial metrics across the board.The ever-growing price of energy and the related security issues are driving the push for global asset sustainability. Energy prices are on a relentless rise and availability is far from assured. Companies realize that energy issues are significantly affecting their profit margins and unless action is taken, will threaten their very business viability. Additionally, the duel concerns of the environmental impact of energy consumption and the resulting greenhouse gas production has companies seeking a thorough corporate analysis of energy efficiency down to an asset level.It is no longer good business practice to address asset efficiency without a clear understanding of the associated energy performance. Companies around the world are...more
Even though the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim performed poorly in the mid nineties, they managed to reverse their misfortunes in 2002 when they clinched the world title. Since then they have managed to regain much of their reputation as...more
Over the past few years, Nigerian has been striving hard to get out of the political unsteadiness, bribery, insufficient systems, and meager financial stability. Now the country is making growth in terms of economic development and trying to keep it...more
1.) Key Findings In major markets like the US and the UK, retail spending is expected to decline, while emerging markets like China expect a growth in 2010. There are signs of improvement for US consumers, but the recent destruction of wealth is...more
1.) Key Findings In the US, Credit Card (67%) was the preferred payment method for holiday online shopping in 2009, followed by Debit Card (36%). While German men use credit cards for more than 40% of online purchases, women continue to use the...more
Publishes first ranking of top E-Commerce providers. The international market is dominated by E-Commerce companies from the US. The German Otto Group ranks second place.Amazons online sales figures total more than twice the market share of the worlds...more
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