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Biofuels in the Energy System in Sweden: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000

Published by: Icon Group International, Inc.

Published: Oct. 11, 2000 - 102 Pages


Table of Contents


1 Introduction & Methodology
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 Evaluating Sweden
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Sweden


2 Biofuels In The Energy System
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Statistical Data
2.2.3 Best Sales Prospects
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Local Production
2.3.2 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Distribution Practices
2.4.3 Trade Promotion Opportunities
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 U.S. Embassy
2.5.2 Swedish Government
2.5.3 Europe and The EU
2.5.4 Trade Associations
2.5.5 Power Generation Companies
2.5.6 Others


3 The Economics Of Latent Demand In Sweden
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Sweden
3.2.1 Principal Growth Sectors
3.2.2 Government Role in the Economy
3.2.3 Balance of Payments
3.2.4 Infrastructure Development


4 Export Accessibility In Sweden
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Sweden
4.2.1 Description of Banking System
4.2.2 Foreign Exchange Controls
4.2.3 General Financing Availability
4.2.4 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
4.2.5 Project Financing Available
4.2.6 Tariffs and Import Taxes
4.2.7 Customs Procedures
4.2.8 Customs Valuation
4.2.9 Import Licenses
4.2.10 Parallel Imports
4.2.11 Export Control Issues
4.2.12 Import/Export Documentation
4.2.13 Temporary Entry of Imports
4.2.14 Labeling and Marking Requirements
4.2.15 Prohibited Imports
4.2.16 Standards
4.2.17 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.18 Special Import Provisions
4.2.19 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements


5 Direct Investment Accessibility In Sweden
5.1 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.2 Executive Summary: Industry
5.3 Direct Investment in Sweden
5.3.1 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.3.2 Expropriation Risks
5.3.3 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.3.4 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.3.5 Private Ownership Risks
5.3.6 Protecting Property
5.3.7 Patents
5.3.8 Copyrights
5.3.9 Trademarks
5.3.10 Trade Secrets
5.3.11 Semiconductor Chip Layout Design
5.3.12 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.3.13 Capital Market Investments
5.3.14 Political Violence
5.3.15 Corruption
5.3.16 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.3.17 Labor
5.3.18 Trade Zones & Free Ports


6 Marketing & Distribution In Sweden
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Sweden
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Agents/Distributors
6.2.3 Franchising Activities
6.2.4 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.5 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.6 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.7 Selling Factors/Techniques
6.2.8 Advertising/Trade Promotion Options
6.2.9 Pricing Issues
6.2.10 Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.11 Public Sector Marketing
6.2.12 Local Government Procurement
6.2.13 Health Care Equipment Procurement
6.2.14 Intellectual Property Risks
6.2.15 Local Counsel Requirements
6.2.16 Performing Due Diligence/Checking Bona Fides


7 Human Resource Assessment In Sweden
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Sweden
7.2.1 Unionization in Sweden
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Sweden
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Sweden
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Sweden
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Sweden


8 Political Risk Assessment In Sweden
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Sweden
8.4 Political Issues in Sweden
8.4.1 Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate
8.4.2 Political System
8.4.3 Major Political Parties


9 Legal Risk Assessment In Sweden
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Sweden
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Sweden
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Sweden


10 Cultural And Demographic Risks In Sweden
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Sweden
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Sweden
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Sweden
10.2.3 Religion in Sweden
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Sweden


11 Historical Background
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Government
11.1.3 Economic History
11.1.4 Historical International Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Sweden
11.2.1 Holidays
11.2.2 Business Infrastructure

Abstract

This report puts executives and strategic planners on the fast track. The first chapter describes the study's methodology. The second chapter gives an overview of how to strategically access the market, mid-term forecasts of latent demand and accessibility benchmarks. The remaining nine chapters are not industry specific, but instead discuss economic fundamentals, marketing & distribution options, export and direct investment options, and full risk assessments (political, cultural, legal, human resources). Combined, the information provided in this market study is a "one-stop" shop for the strategic planner. Ample statistical benchmarks and comparative graphs are given.

Excerpt: The primary audience for this report is managers involved with the highest levels of the strategic planning process, and consultants who help their clients with this task. The user will not only benefit from the hundreds of hours that went into the methodology and its application, but also from its alternative perspective on strategic planning in Sweden. This report helps executives evaluate strategic investment and entry alternatives in Sweden. In order to evaluate Sweden, Icon Group International, Inc. draws on a methodology developed by Professor Philip Parker at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France. The methodology decomposes a country's strategic potential along two key dimensions: (1) latent demand, and (2) accessibility. A country may have very high latent demand, yet have low accessibility, making it a less attractive market than many smaller potential countries having higher levels of accessibility. This report provides a strategic profile of Sweden along these lines. Throughout the discussion, literally hundreds of statistics on Sweden are benchmarked against regional and global averages. The reader can thus quickly understand where Sweden fits into the regional and global perspective. The report first investigates the economic fundamentals affecting Sweden. These fundamentals are the source for Sweden's latent demand. Then, the subsequent chapters detail Sweden's accessibility. This evaluation covers a number of entry alternatives, including export strategies, and local direct investment strategies. If a firm decides to have a local presence in Sweden, this requires a strategic understanding of local business conditions. The conditions investigated in this report include local marketing (advertising, distribution, pricing issues) and entry strategies (opening an office, joint venturing, etc.), as well as human resources management (labor laws, costs, regulations). Because local presence can increase exposure, the report next assesses a number of factors affecting business risks in Sweden (again, benchmarked against regional and global averages). These include: political risks, legal risks, cultural/demographic risks. Risks can only be evaluated within a historical context; history, alas, often repeats itself. The final chapters summarize Sweden's economic, political and social history. In doing so, the reader has a full appreciation of history's role in shaping Sweden's current potential.



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