Future Horizons and Growth Strategies in the Global Agrochemicals Market 2015: Strategic Assessments of Leading Suppliers
A strategic assessment of the competitive environment is widely recognized as one of the highest priority management responsibilities, a task crucial to business survival, growth and profitability. Timely and factual competitive intelligence is vital to the success of all business functions, especially Planning, Marketing, R&D and Manufacturing. In a highly dynamic and fragmented agrochemical market, besieged by intense competition, the ability to anticipate new product introductions and marketing strategies is particularly important and spells the difference between success and failure. This unique multi-client study was prepared by VPGMarketResearch in order to provide industry executives with strategically significant competitor information, analysis and insight, critical to the development and implementation of effective marketing and R&D programs. The study’s major objectives include:
Contains 400 pages and 65 tables
- To establish comprehensive, factual and cost-effective information base on performance, capabilities, goals and strategies of the world’s leading agrochemical companies.
- To help current suppliers realistically assess their technological and marketing capabilities vis-a-vis leading competitors.
- To assist potential market entrants in evaluating prospective acquisitions and joint venture candidates.
- To complement organizations’ internal competitor information gathering efforts with strategic analysis, data interpretation and insight.
- To identify least competitive market niches with significant growth potential.
Contains 400 pages and 65 tables
SECTION I: Executive Summary
A3-5 page synopsis of key sections.
SECTION II: BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
History of the companyӳ agrochemical business evolution, which is imporant to understanding the corporate culture, management mentality and strategies.
Recent acquisitions, divestitures and major organizational changes.
Current organizational structure.
SECTION III: SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Names, titles and background of key executives.
SECTION IV: FACILITIES AND EMPLOYEES
Administrative, manufacturing and R&D facilities in the U.S. and abroad.
Manufacturing practices.
New plants under construction.
The U.S. and international work force size and distribution.
SECTION V:TECHNOLOGICAL KNOW ;HOW
Internally developed and acquired agrochemical and related capabilities.
Proprietary technologies and patent litigation.
SECTION VI: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
Review of major product lines.
Applications, advantages and weaknesses of leading products.
SECTION VII: MARKETING TACTICS
Promotional tactics.
Distribution approaches.
Product service and support.
Customer relations.
SECTION VIII: FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Estimated sales by division, product line and geographic region.
Five year sales and operating profit performance.
SECTION IX: R&D EXPENDITURES AND MAJOR PROGRAMS
Estimated R&D budget.
Research facilities and staff.
New technologies, products and applications in development.
SECTION X: COLLABORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
Joint ventures, distribution, O.E.M. and licensing partners, both industrial and academic.
Terms of collaborative agreements and specific products involved.
SECTION XI: STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Specific business, new product development and marketing strategies.
Anticipated acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures.
A3-5 page synopsis of key sections.
SECTION II: BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
History of the companyӳ agrochemical business evolution, which is imporant to understanding the corporate culture, management mentality and strategies.
Recent acquisitions, divestitures and major organizational changes.
Current organizational structure.
SECTION III: SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Names, titles and background of key executives.
SECTION IV: FACILITIES AND EMPLOYEES
Administrative, manufacturing and R&D facilities in the U.S. and abroad.
Manufacturing practices.
New plants under construction.
The U.S. and international work force size and distribution.
SECTION V:TECHNOLOGICAL KNOW ;HOW
Internally developed and acquired agrochemical and related capabilities.
Proprietary technologies and patent litigation.
SECTION VI: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
Review of major product lines.
Applications, advantages and weaknesses of leading products.
SECTION VII: MARKETING TACTICS
Promotional tactics.
Distribution approaches.
Product service and support.
Customer relations.
SECTION VIII: FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Estimated sales by division, product line and geographic region.
Five year sales and operating profit performance.
SECTION IX: R&D EXPENDITURES AND MAJOR PROGRAMS
Estimated R&D budget.
Research facilities and staff.
New technologies, products and applications in development.
SECTION X: COLLABORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
Joint ventures, distribution, O.E.M. and licensing partners, both industrial and academic.
Terms of collaborative agreements and specific products involved.
SECTION XI: STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Specific business, new product development and marketing strategies.
Anticipated acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures.
