Abstract
The era of four decades of an industry plagued with images of overly aggressive sales people, high-pressured sales tactics, schemes and unforeseen bankruptcies resulting in the loss of investment is over. This paper shows that industry experts have seen an unprecedented turn around in public opinion and industry practices in response to a positive marketing campaign, industry regulations and the integration of major hotel company brand affiliations among its ranks. This coincides with a booming U.S. economy, which boasts tourism as the third largest retail sales industry in the nation. This paper shows how timeshare has finally matured from infancy to adolescence with promises of gaining fast ground in the $1.38 billion a day industry of tourism.

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"Estimating the value is based on how many years one plans to continue vacationing. A 40 year old person who reasonably expects to vacation for the next 30 years would divide the investment amount by 30 and arrive at a yearly average of $350. This figure becomes increasingly attractive when divided by 7 nights ($50.). Based on 4 individuals occupying the unit a daily rate per person of $12.50 is obtained. Since a timeshare is a one-time purchase, the price is frozen thereby eliminating future price increases and inflation."

Tags:condominium, ARDA, RCI, vacation, ownership

Abstract
The American soft drink industry has had an exceptional history; few industries can match its consistent record of profitable growth. The industry is also one of continual change and evolution. The paper shows that its competitive climate requires bottlers and franchise companies to respond with speed and boldness to competitive challenges, technological developments and changing consumer tastes. The pace of the industry has quickened over the last decade, making the challenge of managing and planning for future profitable growth even more demanding.

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"The increasing volume on different components of production costs can be quantified. Direct labor costs, for instance, are determined by the line speed, the number of lines per plant, and the types of lines. A canning line requires the least direct labor; a returnable bottling line the most. The mix of lines within a plant determines the total direct labor cost per case. To increase volume in a plant, management would first run the lines more hours per day, either by adding another shift or by adding overtime. The usual path to increasing production capacity itself is to upgrade a line to increase its output by acquiring faster components or perhaps replacing the old line with an entirely new, faster line."

Tags:beverage, consumption, sweetner, sugar

Abstract
The paper explains that the automotive industry in Iran has grown in recent years to the extent that it is considered a serious auto manufacturer in the modern market. This paper details the complex aspects of the growth and development in this industry. The paper highlights how presently the authorities in Iran view the automotive industry as a primary strategic asset in the economy of the country. The paper illustrates, however, that quality, privatization and politics are factors which need to be explored as Iran attempts to become a major player on the international markets.

Contents:
Introduction
History and Overview
Manufacturers and Employment
Production
Markets
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In summary it can be stated that the growth of the Iranian automotive industry began in earnest in the 1960's with the introduction into the country of foreign car manufacturers. The automotive industry in the county is growing rapidly each year and it has "...become one of Iran's key economic activities, after oil production." (Market overview : Iran) The importance of the industry is also evidenced by the fact that Iran invested an amount of US$ 1 billion in the countries automotive industry between 1998 and 2000. Today, the objective the general objective is to"... produce one million vehicle each year by 2005/2007 in order to promote the national automotive industry, to bring down the age of the national vehicle park and to develop exports" (Market overview : Iran) The Iranian automotive park is estimated at around 4.6 million vehicles, of which almost 40% are more than twenty years old. The car ownership rate is 55 vehicles for 1,000 people in a country with a population of 76 million. (Market overview: Iran)"

Tags:manufacturer, economy, international

Abstract
The paper relates that the fast food industry in the United States (US) is a growth industry that is highly segmented. The paper reveals that the overall market in the US grew by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of as much as 2.6% as recently as 2004/2005 and is valued at more than $50b.

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"The fast food industry in the United States (US) is a growth industry that is highly segmented. The overall market in the US grew by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of as much as 2.6% as recently as 2004/2005 and is valued at more than $50b ("Fast" 3). This industry is certain to keep expanding as lifestyles in the US continue to become more mobile and fast paced. The fast food industry in which El Pollo Loco competes is expected to attain a market value of more than $56b by 2009 which is an overall CAGR of 12.4 over 2004 figures ("Fast" 3). Thus, this is an opportune time..."

Tags:el, pollo, loco

Abstract
This paper briefly examines how the coffee industry is unique in that it is contracting yet staying profitable and productive, generating greater levels of production and profits in a stable to no-growth industry and how this has been accomplished primarily through the use of process efficiency strategies in addition to creating more consolidated supply chains. It also looks at how the adoption of fair trade coffee has been ironically a strong contributor to the industry's profitability despite the higher prices it requires be passed on. The paper includes charts and graphs.

Outline:
Synopsis of Industry Dynamics
Segmentation Analysis
Summary

From the Paper
"The coffee industry is designated by the U.S. Department of Labor with SIC Code 2095 and is comprised of producers of coffee and tea, with manufacturing centers serving the American market globally. According to Department of Commerce estimates the coffee industry achieved revenues of $6.5B in 2004, growing to $6.9B in 2008. Despite this growth in revenue there continues to be a consolidation of manufacturers in the coffee industry, from 297 in 2004 to 275 in 2008. The consolidation of manufacturers has not impacted the total employment level however, with 12,496 people employed in 2004, rising to 13,467 (U.S. Department of Commerce). "

Tags:consolidation, imports, exports

Abstract
The cruise Industry is growing rapidly, but if there is one thing that threatens to undermine its progress, it is lack of accountability in this segment of leisure travel industry. This paper first examines the growth of this industry and later highlights the key problems that need to be resolved effectively to protect the industry from possible disintegration and decline in future.

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"It is believed that no segment of leisure travel industry is growing as fast as the cruise industry. According to an estimate by The Cruise Lines International Association, number of cruise travelers went up to 6.5 million in the last few years of 1990s, which was a 51 percent increase from 1995 (Sloan, 1999). One of the best and most productive years for this industry was 1998-1999 when the number of cruise travelers increased rapidly. During this years, occupancy rate was 91% while the five millions passengers opted for cruise travel instead of regular travel. (Corzo, 1999) In 1999, number of passengers increased dramatically thus paving way for further growth in the coming years. But the while the industry on the whole grew steadily during 2000 and 2001, a decline was noticed in number of American passengers as operators look towards Europe for more business and profits."

Tags:ship, sailing, tourism, passenger, travel

Abstract
This paper examines how the Malaysian economy was doing very well with industrial growth graphs that were on the higher end of the trend and how the GDP was increasing positively, but then the sudden economic downturn caused a sudden plunge in the growth of the industries. It looks at how the construction industry, however, survived the down trend and has now started showing trends of growth and amazing future prospects, giving a lot of hope to investors and reviving consumer confidence. It shows how the construction industry is very important in the economic growth of the country due to the amount of industry linked to it.

From the Paper
"Due to the economic crisis, the industry suffered tremendously. This is because as the economy had a set back the blooming construction industry had a sudden fall and a major drop in the ever-highflying growth graph. Suddenly everything was stagnated in the construction industry and no new work was done. There were a lot of projects that were delayed due to this economic downfall. The industry had excess capacity, but not enough work for production, which caused a gap bringing the growth of the industry down. The government made several efforts to evoke the construction industry. However, the industry responded positively to the economic revival in the year 1999 as there was a GDP growth of 5.8 % and the output of the construction industry had fallen only by 5.6%."

Tags:crisis, gdp, government, materials, investors

Abstract
This business management report assesses the impact of external and internal factors on the Singapore industry and evaluates the Singapore industry-sector response. The paper focuses on manufacturing and cites Singapore's competition in Southeast Asia. The paper lists which industries make up the manufacturing sector, and states that there is continuous growth in this area. The paper then identifies where innovation and improvement is necessary in manufacturing. Charts and tables are used to illustrate this point. The paper also highlights some of the initiatives taken in manufacturing to keep Singapore competitive, and the impact of foreign equity investment. The paper concludes by stating that the government of Singapore has made many necessary changes and transitions toward positioning the country for economic growth.

Outline:
Introduction
Singapore's Manufacturing Sector (2006)
Innovation Needed in Singapore's Manufacturing Industry
Weaknesses Identified in Singapore's Manufacturing Sector
Innovation Is 'Key' In Singapore Manufacturing Segments
Singapore - Impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Summary

Figure 1 - Percentage of Investors with a More Positive Outlook
Figure 2 - External Trade & Manufacturing - Singapore - November 2006
Figure 3 - International Comparison: Innovating Enterprises in Manufacturing Sector (Percentage of Total Number of Enterprises)
Figure 4 - Principal Statistics of Manufacturing - Singapore
Figure 5 - Components of Foreign Equity Investment (Stock at Year-End) 2003 and 2004
Figure 6 - Components of FDI (Stock at Year-End)
Figure 7 - Percentage Share 2003 and 2004
Figure 8 - Singapore - FDI by Region

From the Paper
"The work entitled: "The Pattern of Innovation in Singapore's Manufacturing Sector" published in January 2003 reports a study of Singapore's manufacturing sector through use of the results of the first national innovation system (NIS) survey. the study reports that Singapore "has a long way to go in its development of an innovation-based economy" but that progression "has been made, with companies making visible efforts to engage in innovation activities." This is important because as stated by the report "innovation activity" has been found to be "positively related to sales volume, sales, growth, employment growth and internationalization." (Ibid) "

Tags:Singapore, industry, analysis

Abstract
This paper claims that while the immediate future looks not too promising for this industry, the long term looks good. Three main reasons for this statement are given. First, the cruise line industry has been a leader in the steady growth being experienced by the entire travel segment for the last ten years. Second, the industry is seeing expanding markets in Europe and new markets emerging in Asia. The third reason to expect long term growth is that the cruise lines are now offering their customers a wider variety packages at different lengths and price ranges. This has helped them to expand their market into lower income level clients. An overview of the market is provided.

From the Paper
"The key strengths of the cruise line industry are its high desirability among consumers. Cruises appeal to the American public's sense of adventure. The second strength is that cruise lines have shown a great ability to adapt their product to meet popular social trends and expand into untapped markets. The recent trend to offer a wider variety of entertainments and the recent popularity of "Theme Cruises" has been a valuable asset. The offering of various priced cruises is also evidence of the industry's ability to adapt and as a result expand their market. The expansion into foreign market is further evidence of this strength. The cruise line industry has demonstrated the ability to not only identify new markets, but to capture them as well. A third strength is that the cruise line industry operates at 100% capacity (Farley, 2000). In order to expand their market cruise lines need only to build more ships. "

Tags:911, ship, tourist, cruise, industry, holiday, investment, market, entertainment

Abstract
This paper presents an overview of the pharmaceutical industry, pointing out the intensity of the competitive forces at play. Additionally, the paper points out why this competition is extremely high and why the risks at stake are considerable.

From the Paper
"For the pharmaceutical industry, the intensity of the competitive forces at play is extremely high because the risks at stake are considerable. These large stakes are due to the nature of the industry where huge sums of money must be spent to simply discover new products, while additional huge sums then must be committed to develop them, seek regulatory approval, and then actively market them (Miller, 2003, para.3). With such huge sums of investment dollars required for almost every product brought to market, the competitive forces surrounding the industry are extreme."

Tags:organizational, growth, marketing