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2. FURTHER READING.
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FINANCIAL services industry ,RESEARCH ,FINANCIAL institutions ,INVESTMENT advisors ,INVESTMENT products ,FINANCE companies - Abstract
Presents papers and research on the financial services industry as of March 2003. Topics; Authors.
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- 2003
3. FSA regulation: protection against insurers.
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INSURANCE law ,INSURANCE companies ,INSURANCE policies ,FINANCIAL services industry - Abstract
Reports that the Great Britain Financial Services Authority is awaiting responses to its consultation paper on the regulation of general insurance sales, which need to be received by March 2003. Consideration of the British government of whether to include travel insurance and whether to extend regulation to those policies sold by travel agents as part of a package with the holiday; Potential impact of the regulation for the insurance industry; Main concerns voiced by the insurance industry.
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- 2003
4. Industry Update.
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INFORMATION technology ,COMPUTER software industry ,SPAM email - Abstract
Presents an update on information technology industry, compiled as of March 2003. White paper about the proliferation of unsolicited commercial email; MailFrontier Inc.'s launching of an enterprise email gateway product to complement its Matador desktop spam filter; CipherTrust Inc.'s shipment of its IronMail email appliance; Withdrawal of BMC Software from the SAN management and SRM market; Sun Microsystems' software price model to span its integrated software stack.
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- 2003
5. Corporate Express, Inc. SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,OFFICE equipment & supplies industry ,INDUSTRIAL equipment industry ,SERVICE industries ,CORPORATIONS ,BUSINESS turnover ,PARENT companies ,BUSINESS partnerships - Abstract
Presents an overview of Corporate Express Inc., a company which is the world's largest supplier of office products and services. Company overview, including revenues generated in fiscal year 2002 and location of the company's headquarters; Key facts, including contact information; Analysis of the company, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats.
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- 2003
6. Company Overview.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,OFFICE equipment & supplies industry ,INDUSTRIAL equipment industry ,SERVICE industries ,CORPORATIONS ,BUSINESS turnover - Abstract
Presents an overview of Corporate Express Inc., a company which is the world's largest supplier of office products and services. Revenues generated in fiscal year 2002; Location of the company's headquarters.
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- 2003
7. Key Facts.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,OFFICE equipment & supplies industry ,INDUSTRIAL equipment industry ,SERVICE industries ,CORPORATIONS ,BUSINESS turnover - Abstract
Presents key facts about Corporate Express Inc., a company which is the world's largest supplier of office products and services. Address and contact information; Revenues and financial year end data; Number of employees; SIC and NAICS codes; New York and London tickers.
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- 2003
8. SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,OFFICE equipment & supplies industry ,INDUSTRIAL equipment industry ,SERVICE industries ,CORPORATIONS ,PARENT companies ,BUSINESS partnerships - Abstract
Provides a business analysis of Corporate Express Inc., a company which is the world's largest supplier of office products and services, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the company. Strengths, including benefits derived from its broad product offering and strong e-business enterprise; Weaknesses, including lack of significant operations in Asian markets and poor financial position of the company's parent company; Opportunities for improvement, including expansion of its business in new markets and partnership agreements in 2002; Threats to the company, including impact of global economic downturn on its revenues and poor performance of office products of its parent company.
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- 2003
9. International Paper Company SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,PAPER industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,BUSINESS size ,INVESTMENTS ,SALES - Abstract
Presents an overview of International Paper Co., which is the world's largest paper and forest products company. Company overview, including revenues generated in fiscal year 2002, services provided, and principal businesses; Key facts, including contact information; Analysis of the company, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats.
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- 2003
10. Company Overview.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,PAPER industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,BUSINESS size ,INVESTMENTS ,SALES - Abstract
Presents an overview of International Paper Co., which is the world's largest paper and forest products company. Revenues generated in fiscal year 2002; Principal business offered, including building materials, printing, packaging and chemical production.
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- 2003
11. Key Facts.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,PAPER industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,BUSINESS size ,INVESTMENTS ,SALES - Abstract
Presents key facts about International Paper Co., which is the world's largest paper and forest products company. Address and contact information; Revenues and financial year end data; Number of employees; SIC and NAICS codes; New York ticker.
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- 2003
12. SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,PAPER industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,BUSINESS size ,INVESTMENTS ,SALES - Abstract
Provides a business analysis of International Paper Co., which is the world's largest paper and forest products company, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the company. Strengths, including world's largest paper and forest products company, size and ability of the company and rising sales; Weaknesses, including fragmented markets, difficult to build brand loyalty, inefficiency and weak 2002 segmental results; Opportunities for improvement, including cash inflow, positive effect of mergers on efficiencies, partnerships and joint ventures; Threats to the company, including economic cycles, overcapacity, low prices and narrow product range, currency risk and overexposure to U.S.
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- 2003
13. Green energy: White Paper turns consumers red.
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RENEWABLE energy sources ,RENEWABLE natural resources ,ENVIRONMENTAL protection ,ENVIRONMENTAL policy ,ENERGY policy - Abstract
Reports on the British public's reluctance to participate in the government's environmentally-friendly energy schemes. Reasons behind the public's lack of interest; Provisions of the government's White Paper on renewable electricity targets.
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- 2003
14. Green energy: White Paper turns consumers red.
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RENEWABLE energy sources ,ELECTRICITY ,POWER resources ,ENERGY consumption - Abstract
Presents the view that the British White Paper''s renewable electricity targets may be perceived as ambitious, seeing as how slow renewable energy development in Great Britain is in meeting government targets. Factors attributed to the difficulty in meeting targets; White Paper's proposals to improve energy efficiency in the home; Success experienced by the Netherlands in green customer involvement.
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- 2003
15. Steelcase SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,OFFICE equipment & supplies industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,WORK environment - Abstract
Presents an overview of Steelcase Inc., a designer and manufacturer of products used to create high-performance work environments. Company overview, including revenues generated for the fiscal year ended February 2003, products offered, and principal businesses; Key facts, including contact information; Analysis of the company, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats.
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- 2003
16. Company Overview.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,OFFICE equipment & supplies industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,WORK environment ,OFFICE furniture - Abstract
Presents an overview of Steelcase Inc., a designer and manufacturer of products used to create high-performance work environments. Revenues generated for the fiscal year ended February 2003; Products offered, including a broad range of office furniture, related workplace products and comprehensive support services.
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- 2003
17. Key Facts.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,OFFICE equipment & supplies industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,INDUSTRY classification - Abstract
Presents key facts about Steelcase Inc., a designer and manufacturer of products used to create high-performance work environments. Address and contact information; Revenues and financial year end data; Number of employees; SIC and NAICS codes; New York ticker.
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- 2003
18. SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,OFFICE equipment & supplies industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,COST structure ,WORK environment - Abstract
Provides a business analysis of Steelcase Inc., a designer and manufacturer of products used to create high-performance work environments, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the company. Strengths, including a leading position in the industry; Weaknesses, including highly competitive and fragmented marketplace; Opportunities for improvement, including needs to address cost structures in international business; Threats to the company, including continued depression of core markets and exposure to foreign currency risk.
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- 2003
19. Green energy: a costly business.
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ENERGY consumption ,USER charges ,RENEWABLE energy sources ,POWER resources ,CONSUMPTION (Economics) - Abstract
Reports on the impact of the renewable energy project proposed by the British government on customers. Projected increase in energy consumption charges; Reluctance in the part of customers to pay a substantial premium for green energy; Need for the government to assure long-term support for the renewable energy project.
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- 2003
20. Utilities winbacks: counting the pennies.
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ENERGY industries ,POWER resources ,BUSINESS planning ,STRATEGIC planning ,BUSINESS - Abstract
Reports that British energy suppliers have increased their investment in market expansion strategies. Efforts of power companies to win back customers who were lost to poor service; Level of competition in then national power industry compared to the European setting; Factors that will determine the success of the business strategy.
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- 2003
21. GenVec achieves early research success for inner ear disorders.
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RESEARCH ,HEARING disorders ,PATIENTS ,HAIR cells - Abstract
Reports on the release of the research paper pertaining to the possible treatment of hearing loss and balance disorder by GenVec Inc. in the U.S. Awareness on the symptoms of the disease; Number of patients suffering from balance disorder; Analysis on the functions of the hair cells in the inner air.
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- 2003
22. Renewable energy: wind resistance.
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RENEWABLE energy sources ,ENERGY policy ,WIND turbines ,WIND power ,ENERGY industries - Abstract
Reports that residents of Bradworthy in Devon, England, lost their fight to deny planning permission for three wind turbines, after the British government announced in its energy White Paper that ten percent of energy should come from renewable sources by 2010. Responsibility of the government and utilities to change positive public opinion about renewable energy into positive action; Budgetary allocation for green energy marketing in the country.
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- 2003
23. FURTHER READING.
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PUBLICATIONS ,BIOTECHNOLOGY ,PUBLISHING ,SERIAL publications - Abstract
Presents a list of upcoming research papers and news briefs soon to be published in "PharmaWatch: Biotechnology." "Strategic Perspective: Vaccines - Optimum Growth in a Crowded Market Place"; "Emerging Biotechnology Players: From Innovation to Realization"; "Vaccine Manufacturing Strategies - Options to Increase Capacity."
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- 2003
24. Eastman Kodak Company SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,PHOTOGRAPHIC film industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,BUSINESS planning ,BUSINESS names ,BUSINESS partnerships - Abstract
Presents an overview of Eastman Kodak Co., which is the world's largest manufacturer of photographic film. Company overview, including revenues generated in fiscal year 2003, services provided, and principal businesses; Key facts, including contact information; Analysis of the company, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats.
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- 2003
25. Key Facts.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,PHOTOGRAPHIC film industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,BUSINESS planning ,BUSINESS names ,BUSINESS partnerships - Abstract
Presents key facts about Eastman Kodak Co., which is the world's largest manufacturer of photographic film. Address and contact information; Revenues and financial year end data; Number of employees; SIC and NAICS codes; Proactive corporate strategy; Acquisitions and partnerships.
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- 2003
26. Company Overview.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,PHOTOGRAPHIC film industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,BUSINESS planning ,BUSINESS names ,BUSINESS partnerships - Abstract
Presents an overview of Eastman Kodak Co., which is the world's largest manufacturer of photographic film. Revenues generated in fiscal year 2003; Principal business offered, including photography, health, commercial imaging and displays.
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- 2003
27. SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,PHOTOGRAPHIC film industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,BUSINESS planning ,BUSINESS names ,BUSINESS partnerships - Abstract
Provides a business analysis of Eastman Kodak Co., which is the world's largest manufacturer of photographic film, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the company. Strengths, including proactive corporate strategy, acquisitions and partnerships and brand awareness and strong core product; Weaknesses, including falling revenues, continued job losses and narrowing profit margins; Opportunities for improvement, including new product launches and acquisitions in focus areas; Threats to the company, including risk management, photographic film decline and new competitors.
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- 2003
28. FURTHER READING.
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PHARMACEUTICAL industry ,ANTICONVULSANTS ,CANCER pain ,ANTIDEPRESSANTS - Abstract
Presents a listing of literary resources of importance to the pharmaceutical industry. Papers on anticonvulsants and cancer pain; Briefs about antidepressants and triptan.
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- 2003
29. Further Reading.
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PERSONAL beauty ,PERSONAL care products industry ,COSMETICS industry ,TOILETRY industry ,HYGIENE products ,HEALTH products ,INDUSTRIES - Abstract
Features papers and articles on the personal care industry as of December 2003. Topics; Data presented; Countries featured.
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- 2003
30. Stora Enso Oyj SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,FOREST products industry ,PAPER industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE - Abstract
Presents an overview of Helsinki, Finland-based Stora Enso Oyj, an integrated paper, packaging and forest products company producing publication and fine papers, packaging boards and wood products. Company overview, including revenues generated for the fiscal year ended December 2002, services provided, and principal businesses; Key facts, including contact information; Analysis of the company, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats.
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- 2003
31. Company Overview.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,FOREST products industry ,PAPER industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE - Abstract
Presents an overview of Helsinki, Finland-based Stora Enso Oyj, an integrated paper, packaging and forest products company producing publication and fine papers, packaging boards and wood products. Revenues generated for the fiscal year ended December 2002; Details about business operations of the company.
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- 2003
32. Key Facts.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,FOREST products industry ,PAPER industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,INDUSTRY classification - Abstract
Presents key facts about Helsinki, Finland-based Stora Enso Oyj, an integrated paper, packaging and forest products company producing publication and fine papers, packaging boards and wood products. Address and contact information; Revenues and financial year end data; Number of employees; SIC and NAICS codes; New York, Helsinki and Stockholm tickers.
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- 2003
33. SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,FOREST products industry ,PAPER industry ,CORPORATIONS ,CASH flow ,TOTAL quality management ,ENVIRONMENTAL regulations - Abstract
Provides a business analysis of Helsinki, Finland-based Stora Enso Oyj, an integrated paper, packaging and forest products company producing publication and fine papers, packaging boards and wood products, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the company. Strengths, including leadership positions in the European and global markets; Weaknesses, including decline in net cash flow and over concentration of production assets in few regions; Opportunities for improvement, including divestment of non-core assets and focus on total quality management; Threats to the company, including global recession and environmental regulations.
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- 2003
34. FURTHER READING.
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DRUG development ,PHARMACY research ,PHARMACEUTICAL industry ,MEDICAL research ,RESEARCH ,PHARMACOLOGY - Abstract
Highlights reports and research papers related to drug development and other pharmaceutical issues published as of January 2004. Topics of the articles; Organizations behind the reports; Key findings.
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- 2004
35. Boise Cascade Corporation SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,FOREST products industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,WOOD products ,COST structure - Abstract
Presents an overview of Boise Cascade Corp., a company which is a distributor of office products and building materials and is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of paper and wood products. Company overview, including revenues generated in fiscal year 2003, services provided, and principal businesses; Key facts, including contact information; Analysis of the company, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats.
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- 2004
36. Company Overview.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,FOREST products industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,WOOD products ,COST structure - Abstract
Presents an overview of Boise Cascade Corp., a company which is a distributor of office products and building materials and is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of paper and wood products. Revenues generated in fiscal year 2003, Principal business offered.
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- 2004
37. Key Facts.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,FOREST products industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,INDUSTRY classification ,EMPLOYEES - Abstract
Presents key facts about Boise Cascade Corp., a company which is a distributor of office products and building materials and is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of paper and wood products. Address and contact information; Revenues and financial year end data; Number of employees; SIC and NAICS codes; New York ticker.
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- 2004
38. SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,FOREST products industry ,CORPORATIONS ,SMALL business ,MERGERS & acquisitions ,COMPETITION - Abstract
Provides a business analysis of Boise Cascade Corp., a company which is a distributor of office products and building materials and is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of paper and wood products, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the company. Strengths, including growth in distribution business, renewed paper business mix, reduced cost structure and array of value-added products; Weaknesses, including declining financial performance, over-dependence on the U.S. market, high debt levels and increasing pension costs; Opportunities for improvement, including acquisition of OfficeMax, focus on medium-sized businesses, prospects for growth in furniture business and logistics enhancement initiatives; Threats to the company, including weakening U.S. economy, environmental litigations and stiff competition.
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- 2004
39. SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,MARITIME shipping ,CORPORATIONS ,MARKET positioning ,MARKET share ,CONTAINERIZATION - Abstract
Provides a business analysis of Greif Bros. Corp., a basic materials company that provides industrial shipping containers products and services, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the company. Strengths, including strong market position; Weaknesses, including weak performance in paper, packaging and services; Opportunities for improvement, including positioned to increase market share and provide packaging solutions to global customers; Threats to the company, including competition and government regulation.
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- 2004
40. MeadWestvaco Corporation SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,PAPER industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,CHEMICALS - Abstract
Presents an overview of MeadWestvaco Corp., a global producer of packaging, coated and specialty papers, consumer and office products, and specialty chemicals. Company overview, including revenues generated in fiscal year 2002, services provided, and principal businesses; Key facts, including contact information; Analysis of the company, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats.
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- 2004
41. Key Facts.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,PAPER industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,CHEMICALS - Abstract
Presents key facts about MeadWestvaco Corp., a global producer of packaging, coated and specialty papers, consumer and office products, and specialty chemicals. Address and contact information; Revenues and financial year end data; Number of employees; New York ticker.
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- 2004
42. Company Overview.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,PAPER industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,CHEMICALS - Abstract
Presents an overview of MeadWestvaco Corp., a global producer of packaging, coated and specialty papers, consumer and office products, and specialty chemicals. Revenues generated in fiscal year 2002; Details about business operations of the company.
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- 2004
43. SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,PAPER industry ,CORPORATIONS ,COMPETITION ,CHEMICALS - Abstract
Provides a business analysis of MeadWestvaco Corp., a global producer of packaging, coated and specialty papers, consumer and office products, and specialty chemicals, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the company. Strengths, including market leadership in packing and systems and innovative products and technologies; Weaknesses, including over dependence on the U.S. market and loss from discontinued operations; Opportunities for improvement, including global expansion to drive growth and consolidation of operations; Threats to the company, including intense competition and weak U.S. economic conditions.
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- 2004
44. Staples, Inc. SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,OFFICE equipment & supplies industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,RETAIL industry - Abstract
Presents an overview of Staples Inc., a retailer of office supplies, furniture and technology to consumers and businesses. Company overview, including revenues generated for the fiscal year ended February 2003, and principal businesses; Key facts, including contact information; Analysis of the company, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats.
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- 2004
45. Company Overview.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,OFFICE equipment & supplies industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,RETAIL industry - Abstract
Presents an overview of Staples Inc., a retailer of office supplies, furniture and technology to consumers and businesses. Revenues generated for the fiscal year ended February 2003; Details about business operations of the company.
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- 2004
46. Key Facts.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,OFFICE equipment & supplies industry ,CORPORATIONS ,REVENUE ,INDUSTRY classification ,RETAIL industry - Abstract
Presents key facts about Staples Inc., a retailer of office supplies, furniture and technology to consumers and businesses. Address and contact information; Revenues and financial year end data; Number of employees; SIC and NAICS codes; NASDAQ National Market ticker.
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- 2004
47. SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,OFFICE equipment & supplies industry ,CORPORATIONS ,RETAIL industry ,CASH flow ,ECONOMIC recovery - Abstract
Provides a business analysis of Staples Inc., a retailer of office supplies, furniture and technology to consumers and businesses, focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats to the company. Strengths, including less competitive overlap and strong free cash flow; Weaknesses, including narrow focus on office products and over-reliance on the North American market; Opportunities for improvement, including new store growth and improving performance in opportunity markets; Threats to the company, including reversal in economic recovery and consolidation in the industry.
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- 2004
48. American Express case study.
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FINANCIAL instruments ,TOURISM ,AMERICAN business enterprises - Abstract
Presents a case study related to the pre-paid travel card--the American Express TravelFunds Card, conducted by Datamonitor PLC, a premium business information company specializing in industry analysis. Introduction of the TravelFunds card in the U.S. in October 2003 by American Express Co., the global leader in traveler's checks; Focuses on business volume of prepaid travel cards; Strengths of prepaid cards; Security issues as reasons for people to get into using the card, despite the high costs associated with it.
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- 2004
49. Bemis Company, Inc. SWOT Analysis.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,PACKAGING industry ,CORPORATIONS ,FLEXIBLE packaging ,MANUFACTURED products - Abstract
Presents an overview of Bemis Co. Inc., a company which is a worldwide manufacturer of flexible packaging and pressure sensitive materials. Company overview, including revenues generated in fiscal year 2003, services provided, and principal businesses; Key facts, including contact information; Analysis of the company, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats.
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- 2004
50. Company Overview.
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BUSINESS finance ,BUSINESS cycles ,INDUSTRIAL location ,FINANCIAL performance ,CORPORATE profits ,CORPORATE growth ,PACKAGING industry ,CORPORATIONS ,FLEXIBLE packaging ,MANUFACTURED products - Abstract
Presents an overview of Bemis Co. Inc., a company which is a worldwide manufacturer of flexible packaging and pressure sensitive materials. Revenues generated in fiscal year 2003; Countries in which the company has its manufacturing facilities.
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- 2004
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