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Seismic Stratigraphy and its Impact on the Petroleum Industry, 2001.
This paper examines seismic stratigraphy and the impact of hydrocarbon detection technology on the petroleum industry.
2,460 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper deals with the geoscience application of using seismic data to gain information about strata layers, particularly with the intent of locating oil-rich deposits. Seismic stratigraphy involves analyzing the reflected patterns of elastic waves that have bounced off of sub-surface rock layers. The paper pays particular attention to significant technological progress that one of it's main applications has made in the the exploration of hydrocarbon which is of particular interest to the large petroleum industries.
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"One of the newest tools in seismic stratigraphy is 3-D seismic data. Thanks to technological advances and more cost-efficient methods of gathering this data, it has come to the forefront as a valuable tool. Although oil companies have been using 3-D seismic concepts since the 1970's, the successes it has had have not been published in scientific journals (Hart, 1999). Consequently, the method has not received much attention in the scientific world until recently, when increased computer capabilities, visualization software, and lower prices made it more widespread. 3-D seismic application is still a relatively new tool working its way into other geoscience disciplines; however, it has been heavily utilized by the petroleum industry for some time now."
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Environmental Taxes in the Petroleum Industry, 2004.
An examination of how effective environmental taxes are in the petroleum industry.
1,634 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper looks at the history and structure of environmental taxes. It addresses what they are used for and how it impacts the petroleum industry. The paper looks at worldwide taxes, with a more narrow examination of Canada and Brazil regarding the impact their taxes have on their petroleum industries. The research concludes that environmental taxes worldwide are having a positive impact on the industry as they encourage the reduction of pollution and waste.
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"The effects that environmental taxation has on the petroleum industry cannot be ignored. The concern with the environment is not new. For several decades environmentalists have been warning world inhabitants that they were destroying future resources with the refusal to conserve and protect current resources. One of the most controversial resources on earth is petroleum. Petroleum has many uses that the world has come to take for granted. Heating, transportation, and other uses have become commonplace in just about every industrialized nation on earth. Millions of people use petroleum in their every day life. They use it as fuel in their vehicles, commercial transportation companies use it as well. In addition to transportation uses there are heating issues and industrial uses that are also heavily dependent on petroleum. As the industry ingratiates itself even further into industrialized society environmentalists continue to study the future. The pressure environmentalists have brought on various governments has been effective. Environmental taxes have been imposed around the world to try and offset the cost of the damage being done to the environment and the future of the world?s resources by the petroleum industry."
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The Petroleum Industry, 2004.
An in-depth analysis of the environmental hazards resulting as a consequence of crude oil or natural gas exploration, transportation, refining, and storage.
8,934 words (approx. 35.7 pages), 42 sources, MLA, $ 186.95
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This paper investigates the environmental hazards that result from the exploration, transportation, refining, and storage activities related to crude oil and refined products in countries all over the world. The paper provides a holistic view of the effects of the petroleum industry. It is important to note that, for the petroleum industry as a whole, geographical boundaries and limits are generally inconsequential.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
a. Evaluate the Topic
b. Analyze Scope and Purpose of the Project
c. Alternative Approaches to the Problem
d. Specific Tasks That Will Be Undertaken in This Study
e. Success and Monitoring Required to Access the Project Process
2. Data gathering and Analysis
a. Overview of the Issues of Environmental Protection
b. Petroleum Reserves and Extraction of Crude Oil
c. Refining of Crude Petroleum
d. Storage of Crude Oil and Finished Product
e. Transportation of Crude Oil and Finished Products
f. Used Oil
3. Discussion and Evaluation of the Study
a. Evaluation of the Information
b. Clean-Up of Spills and Contaminated Sites
4. Conclusion
5. Bibliography
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"Petroleum products are probably the most commercially and domestically used form of energy source today. As a commodity of great strategic importance, petroleum has tremendous international bargaining leverage. Railroads and pipelines were built and developed to help transport the crude oil from the areas of production to the refineries. From electricity generation to transportation, petroleum products play crucial roles in today?s social infrastructure. It is however important to note that the industry is not without its problems. One of the main issues in this industry is the increased environmental impact as a result of the various processes. The potential for the occurrence of extremely hazardous conditions from processes and stages such as the transportation of oil by marine vessels and the storage of large quantities of oil ishigh."
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Petroleum Industry in the U.S., 1993.
Examines global strategies, production and consumption data, energy reserves, free trade agreement and competition.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 14 sources, $ 79.95
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"This research examines the global strategies of the American petroleum industry. The findings of this research are presented in four major areas of interest: production and consumption comparisons for the United States and other global regions; global configuration; global coordination; competition strategy; and industry structure.
The contemporary history of the United States has been and continues to be characterized by a dependency on foreign sources of energy--primarily on crude oil (Ashton, 1992, p. 82).
Overall, the United States produces energy in an amount equivalent to 88.9 percent of its total energy consumption
(Energy Information Administration, 1992, pp. 126-127).
Aggregate measures, however, do not reflect the mismatch between the country's energy production mix and the energy consumption ..."
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Petroleum Industry in Mexico, 1992.
The origins and development through 1960 including the expropriation of foreign companies, production, politics, economics, leadership, unions and pricing.
5,850 words (approx. 23.4 pages), 10 sources, $ 135.95
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"On March 18, 1938, Lazaro Cardenas, President of Mexico, proclaimed to his people that the government of Mexico had nationalized the holdings of most major foreign oil companies then operating in Mexico (Williams, 1979, p. 6). A week later, crowds paraded by torchlight through Mexico City to mark the occasion, which is still celebrated in Mexico. Mexican newspapers editorialized that ... for the first time since the fall of Tinochtitlan, the Aztec capital, in 1521, Mexico was in the hands of its people (Grayson, 1980, p. xv).
The oil industry reacted swiftly and harshly. Oil companies withdrew their technical personnel from Mexico, crippling many of the operations of the industry. They attempted to establish an economic embargo against Mexico, seizing Mexican cargoes on the..."
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Oil Industry Maintenance, 2004.
An evaluation of the maintenance requirements of the petroleum industry.
7,872 words (approx. 31.5 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 170.95
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This paper examines how maintenance issues and scheduling are very important for the petroleum industry and how different business units have to work in close coordination with each other in order to achieve the best performance from all the equipment within the organization. It also discusses the importance of training and education and how training should not be restricted to the maintenance departments, but rather the need and reason for maintenance should be provided to all employees within the organization. It shows how the stability of the oil and gas industry depends on its ability to answer the market's increased demand, while still providing profits. All scheduling for maintenance in the oil production business should be done based on the bottleneck, the product most required.
Outline
Introduction
Existing Conditions in the Petroleum Industry
Problems Faced by Maintenance Departments and Their Impact on the Petroleum Industry
Discussion of the Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance of Tanks Used For Storage of Petroleum Products in Tank Farms
Maintenance of Refineries on a Holistic and Generalized Bases
Results Expected From the Maintenance Program Set in Place
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"Many of the key players in the oil and gas industry are striving to reduce their outstanding debts and improving their cash flow. Organizations involved in the productions, distribution and warehousing of petroleum products are realizing that by using preventive maintenance (PM) and behaving proactive with regards to the problems and issues faced within their operations that can achieve their goal of reducing costs and operational expenses. Constant risk assessments of the manufacturing and production facilities and periodic evaluation of all the work processes has helped many other industries improve their bottom line. The petroleum industry is quick to realize the gains and advantages that can be got by using many of the tried and tested management tools used by other industries."
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On-Line Grocery Retailing Industry, 2002.
Analysis and recommendations based on problems and opportunities within the on-line grocery segment of the food and beverage industry.
9,458 words (approx. 37.8 pages), 28 sources, MLA, $ 194.95
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This project analyzes and makes recommendations on the viability of on-line grocers. Analysis of this industry consists of an assessment of the internal and external environment, the strengths and weaknesses, the opportunities and the strategies of companies operating in the on-line grocery industry. This report discusses the strategic implications of the industry structure for companies currently operating in and those considering entering the industry. Finally this report suggests ways of increasing the overall effectiveness of the online grocery business model, ultimately making conclusions of the overall attractiveness of the industry as well as making recommendations for improving the online business model.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose and Objectives
1.2 Industry Definition/Timeline
1.3 Scope and Limitations
1.4 Methodology/Data Extraction
2.0 INDUSTRY DOMINANT ECONOMIC FEATURES
2.1 Industry Major Players
2.2 Industry Profitability and Lifecycle Stage
2.3 Market Size and Growth Rate
2.4 Capital Requirements
2.5 Industry Driving Forces
3.0 INDUSTRY CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
3.1 Profitability and Capital
3.2 Technical Capability
3.3 Brand Image
3.4 Customer Service
4.0 INDUSTRY COMPETITION ANALYSIS
4.1 Major Competitors
4.2 Rivalry
4.3 Competitive Position and Strategy
4.4 New Entrants and Barriers to Entry and Exit
4.5 Perceived Product Substitutes
5.0 KEY STRATEGIES OVERVIEW
5.1 Key Industry Strategy
5.2 Key Industry Players Strategic Approaches
6.0 INDUSTRY BUYERS
6.1 Buyer Characteristics
6.2 Brand Preferences and Customer Loyalty
6.3 Customer Power
7.0 INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS
7.1 Supplier Characteristics
7.2 Supplier Bargaining Power
8.0 INDUSTRY PROSPECTS AND ATTRACTIVENESS
8.1 Industry Attractiveness
8.2 Industry Issues
8.3 Industry Profit Outlook
9.0 ALTERNATIVES
9.1 Abandon the Online Grocery Industry
9.2 Merge or Partner with Brick-and-Mortar
9.3 Maintain existing business model
10.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
REFERENCES
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"The online grocery industry is a niche market within the greater food and beverage industry. It is a business-to-consumer e-commerce industry possessing the characteristics of both a retail grocer and a courier. Companies operating in this industry allow customers to purchase grocery items, prepared meals, meats, produce, packaged goods, flowers, and just about everything else offered by the major grocery chains. Products are offered via the company website and are delivered to the customer within a specified time frame. These companies often rely upon high average orders to make their margins (a typical Webvan.com order was quoted to be $80) (Weston, 2000)."
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The United States Oil and Gas Industry, 2004.
This paper is an industry analysis of the United States oil and gas industry, excluding the industry-related exploration and production pre-refining activities.
1,710 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper explains, using Porter Five Forces Model, that there is a limited threat of new entrants cutting into Shell, Mobil, Texaco, Gulf, and Exxon?s market share because the industry is fairly oligopolistic, with only a few giant firms controlling the majority of the industry even on the global scale. The author points out that the world's oil-producing nations are very influential in the supply and demand factors associated with oil production and consumption through the Organization of Oil Producing Countries (OPEC). The paper stresses that, as globalization increases the world?s demand for oil, it will be critical for the oil-producing nations to maintain a steady cost per barrel, while, at the same time, meeting the high production demands because there are few new technological advances or regulatory controls available to overshadow the basic economic formula of supply and demand. OPEC promises to control pricing for the industry. Tables.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Industry Overview
Five Forces Model
Major Competitors and Strategic Group Mapping
Future Trends
Opportunities and Threats
Conclusion
Appendix A: Oil Industry
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"The oil and gas industry are driven by the price of crude oil. The industry was shaped in the late 1990?s when the price of oil lagged around $10 a barrel forcing many smaller independent companies into seeking bankruptcy protection and the larger oil companies like Shell, Mobil, Texaco, Gulf and Exxon to look for partners through acquisition or merger. This entailed reduced refining and exploration activities and less gas production. However, today, the industry must contend with a new global economy that has increased demand for energy to record levels, which has allowed a robust rebound in the oil and gas industry. ?Oil prices advanced closer to $50 a barrel Monday as domestic and foreign supply concerns persist amid strong global demand.? "
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Market Analysis of the Internet Industry in Latin America, 2002.
A thorough and in-depth report of the internet industry in Latin America, focusing on knowledge needed by the potential investor.
16,587 words (approx. 66.3 pages), 48 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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The paper begins with a review of the history and development of the internet. This review deals with the technological development of the internet, as opposed to the applications of the technology. In the second section, the internet is reviewed as an industry. The essential structure of the industry, the functioning of electronic commerce (e-commerce) within this structure, and variations in the Internet industry among global regions and countries are covered. The following section looks at information on and analysis of the region itself and the internet industry in Latin America. Information on and analysis of those internet companies already active in the Latin American internet industry are found in presentations in this following section. In the next section, data relevant to firms participating in 2000 in the internet industry in Latin America are presented. Firms are discussed within the context of their industry participation: (1) ISPs and horizontal portals, (2) vertical portals, and (3) e-commerce firms. The major emphasis, however, is placed on the ISPs and horizontal portals group, as it is this group within which most of the publicly traded internet industry companies in Latin America are to be found.
Introduction to the Report
Report Contents
Introduction to the Internet
Section Preview
History of the Internet
Development of the Internet
Section Notes
The Global Internet Industry
Section Preview
The Structure of the Industry .
E-Commerce
Industry Variations by Global Region
Section Notes
The Latin American Internet Industry
Section Preview
Development of the Industry
Issues Relevant to Future Growth
Industry Variations by Country
Section Notes
Players in the Latin American Industry
Section Preview
ISPs and Horizontal Portals
Vertical Portals
E-Commerce Firms
Section Notes
Bibliography
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"This report is designed to provide the investor considering entry into the Internet industry in Latin America with the information needed to make an informed decision on the issue. To provide a logical flow of information to support an integrated assessment process by an investor, this report is structured in major sections, each of which provides information relevant to the investment decision in a sequence that leads from a basic familiarity with the Internet and the Internet industry to an in-depth review of the major players in the Internet industry in Latin America. To facilitate an investor?s review and analysis of the information provided in this report, major sections and their sub-sections are identified both textually and numerically in the Report Contents page which follows this Introduction to the Report. Sources of information presented in this report are identified through the use of a notation system. For the convenience of the reader of the report, notes are located at the end of each major section of the report and are identified as Section Notes. A Bibliography of all sources cited in the report is presented at the end of the report."
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Computer Hardware Industry, 2001.
A discussion on the computer hardware industry and how the industry is affected by fierce competition.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 100.95
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This paper focuses on the computer hardware industry of USA and whether or not it is as competitive as it should be. The author also discusses the factors that play a vital role in the creation of competition in any industry. Furthermore, he examines the influence of mergers on the industry and uses an example of the merger between H-P and Compaq.
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"The U.S. computer hardware industry is one of the biggest in the world with Compaq, IBM, Dell, Gateway and Hewlett-Packard being the main players. This was one industry that was selling 150 million units in one year, but with economy not looking so good, things are likely to change for PC makers too. Now, more than ever before, the companies in the computer industry are competing as fiercely as possible to make things better for their firms. They are fighting for new customers and are targeting markets they were not willing to exploit before. Traditional approaches and market strategies are giving way to newer ideas and innovative moves."
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The Hospitality Industry, 2005.
This paper examines the most used configurations of information systems in the hospitality industry today and the requirements for proper implementation.
4,030 words (approx. 16.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 109.95
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This paper explains that the hotel industry has been very dissatisfied with the current technology system being used due to its' ineffectiveness in the pursuit of satisfying future business needs in the hospitality industry because it (1) lacks effective inter-vendor cooperation and systems integration, (2) drawbacks in the current
technology financing process and (3) has poor adoption of modern technologies. The author points out that the complexity of the systems presently in use in many of the hotels do not and will not ever have the capacity to streamline the process, much less increase the ROI for the company. The paper relates that hospitality industry is seeking new information technology solutions to meet the growing demands of the high-tech business world, which interacts with the hospitality industry and counts upon services such as those provided by the Hilton and the Marriott hotels.
Table of Contents
Statement of the Problem
Objective
Introduction
History and Background
Hospitality Industry: CRM Requirements
Hospitality Industry: ERP
Requirements/Current Needs in the Industry
Limitations of the Industry and Hesitancy in Utilizing IT Systems
Changes Needed in the Industry
Case Studies in the Hotel Industry
Information Technology Solutions in the News
Summary and Conclusion
Recommendation of Technical Standards for the Hotel Industry
Technical Standards
2005 Hospitality Industry Market Reports
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"Contractual licensing and use restrictions have led to many of the current existing restrictions of software in the hospitality industry as well as the unwillingness of the vendors in supporting the requirements of integration needed by their customers in the industry. More than the technical standards are needed as they create only the platform for open systems while business standards needed are for the ensuring of the contract right of the hotels in licensing and integration of systems. The vendors do have however, a right in protection of their intellectual property as well as the right to compete in software provision as well as provision of services for assistance with integration efforts. In order to avoid many of these limitations the HTNG White Paper suggests and even urges the adoption of the following forward-thinking business standards that respond to and answer the needs in the hotel industry."
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The Fast Food Industry, 2008.
An analysis of the fast food industry, in the US and abroad, in terms of operations and business management.
1,815 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper examines the fast food industry, a rather controversial industry within the United States and on an international basis. The paper maintains that it is useful to understand some major tenets of its operations and to use these as comparative measures to see if the strategic objectives of the industry are different or similar to that of other industries. It adds that it is also useful to understand the business management aspects of the fast food industry model. The paper chooses three criteria - automation, uniformity, and low prices - and provides a critical review of these criteria in the fast food industry. These are then compared to other industries for a crucial review of the overall fast food industry model. The paper includes graphs and charts.
Outline:
Introduction
Automation: Fast Food Industry Technological Advancements
Insurance and Fast Food: Comparison of Automation Criteria
Uniformity in the Fast Food Industry
Exploring the Uniform Criteria: Comparing the Fast Food and Coffee Shop Chains
Low Prices in the Fast Food Industry: Is that Necessarily a Negative Criterion?
Low Pricing Model: Comparison of Wal-Mart and Fast Food Companies
Conclusion
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"Automation within the industry has been noted to optimize efficiency, enhance physical and financial assets, and to minimize waste, all of which increases the profit margin for many companies within the industry. Automation in the fast food industry is primarily driven by consumers increased demand. For example, McDonald's has utilized a mobile point of sale software at some locations to increase sales by serving more drive-thru customers faster, increasing accuracy for orders, and decreasing the standard wait time in the store."
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Global Competition in the Paper Industry, 2002.
The paper explores the concept of "global" industry and why the paper industry has failed to globalize.
3,713 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 23 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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The writer gives a history of the struggles of the paper industry in the 1990s in America. The paper attempts to explain why this slowdown has contributed to the difficulty faced by the paper industry in attempting to work on a global scale.
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"The 1990?s were difficult overall for the pulp and paper industry; beginning with a four year recession, climbing again by 1995 when high production resulted in high world-wide inventories leading to a drop in paper prices. Currently the industry is battle-scarred and cautious, at the whim of cyclic forces, major capital costs and secular market changes. Pulp and paper mills, like all manufacturing plants, are special use properties, whose value can be deeply impacted by business cycles and other factors. (Pulp & Paper, January 1999.)"
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The Airline Industry and African-Americans, 2004.
This paper discusses the outlook within the airline industry regarding the job prospects for African-Americans and the overall future of the airline industry.
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses two problems that the airline industry faces: the lack of representation of African-Americans within the air industry and the shrinking overall outlook for the industry as a whole. The author stresses that the airline industry must turn to groups representing minority interests within the industry, such as the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP), which remains committed to increasing the representation of blacks in all spheres of the aviation industry, federal and commercial, and in management as well. The paper suggests that, even though there are objections, greater government intervention may be necessary to re-regulate the industry by instituting price controls, rationing fuel at airports, controlling the airports, and bringing in the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Project Objectives
Methodology for Addressing Problem
Strategy for Obtaining Input and Support
Project Plan with Timelines and Deliverables
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"In the past, ?Fly the friendly skies,? the famous and infamous Delta Airlines advertisement used to proclaim to viewers everywhere. But friendly to whom, African American job seekers and consumers could have demanded of the smiling Delta personnel on the ground and in the air, as depicted in the ads when they first ran in the 1970s and 1980s. The customers and the airline personnel alike in the advertisements were largely white, middle-class, and homogeneous in their appearances and depicted lifestyles. If women appeared in these ads in a professional capacity, they appeared as smiling and attractive stewardesses. This was, sadly reflective of the real-life airline industry in general at the time."
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The Chemical Industry, 2002.
An overview of the make-up of this industry in the United States.
1,332 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The primary components used by companies in the chemical industry are petroleum and natural gas. These components aid in the production of propylene and ethylene which are petrochemicals. Currently the chemical industry makes up 7% of energy consumption in America. This paper begins by explaining the structure of the industry. It then discusses how the industry performs against Porters Model of Competition. The paper also focuses on the profitability and attractiveness of the industry. It provides an in depth analysis of the major players in the industry. Finally, the paper discusses what the future holds for the chemical industry. The paper includes a table.
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"Commodity chemicals such as benzene and polyethylene account for 30% of U.S. chemical sales in 2001. (Chemicals Industry Profile) Commodity chemicals are greatly affected by the cost of raw materials. This segment of the industry is also greatly affected by the competition which forces companies within the industry to keep their prices low. Commodity chemicals aid in the creation of materials such as plastic, glass and fibers. Currently, the chemical industry is suffering from the effects of a sluggish economy and many companies in the industry have resorted to forming joint ventures and mergers. (Chemicals Industry Profile)."
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