This study provides a snapshot of an industry and covers key player information, market size and segmentation by key player, product type, features, customer groups, structure of supply and distribution, providers, margins, discounts, geographic coverage, technological development; regulatory changes, expected market shifts and trends, and over-all profitability and potential of the industry.

Topics Include:

- Profile and Performance of Key Players   • Competitors   • Suppliers   • Distributors   • Customers or Markets   • Complementors   • New Entrants & Substitutes   • Regulatory Agencies - Market Size, Segmentation & Performance - Issues, Trends & Developments in the Industry

Firms interested in expanding into new markets for their products or services can learn about existing or potential distributors, wholesalers, importers, retailers or other agency partners within Asia.  For example, a global producer of packaged chemicals interested in penetrating the China market would need to understand the distribution structure & dynamics, including logistics, land shipment, warehousing, and even importing regulations.

Topics Include:

- Distribution Structure - Profile & Performance of Key Distributors - Market Segmentation   • by Key Distributor   • by Distribution Channel   • by Geographic Coverage   • by Product Type - Distribution Incentives & Discounts - Distribution Trends, Issues & Developments - Effective Distribution Best Practices & Strategy

Companies looking to source raw materials, assembly or services are generally keen to learn about existing or potential supply chain partners within Asian markets.  For instance, China is seen as both a low-cost supply or manufacturing base and a huge market for foreign goods or services.

Topics Include:

- Supply & Logistics Structure - Profile & Performance of Key Suppliers - Inventory & Storage Practices - Supplier Incentives & Discounts - Supply Trends, Issues & Developments - Effective Supply Best Practices & Strategy

It is a value-added service to help interested companies locate and evaluate potential business partners in key markets around Asia.  The process starts with an in-depth discussion of the client's partnership requirements, objectives and criteria.  A recruiting template is then developed and populated with partnership aspirants.  These firms are then subjected to a meticulous screening process in order to isolate the best candidates who are then further evaluated and rated according to the client's criteria.

Results of partner studies or pre-M&A evaluations have been used for partnership negotiations and is a useful tool for evaluating the business and operational feasibility of potential partnerships.

Topics Include:

- Broad List of Potential Partners - Short List of High-Value Partnership Candidates - In-Depth Profile of Key Partnership Targets   • Ownership Structure & History   • Management Profile   • Financial Performance   • Market Performance   • Products, Features & Benefits   • Goals, Objectives & Strategies   • Key Markets Covered   • Marketing Plans & Performance   • Resources (Assets, Equipment & Inventory)   • Human Resources   • Market Valuation   • Debt & Liabilities   • Socio-Political Issues   • Partnerships, Alliances & Joint-Ventures   • Willingness to Explore Acquisition or Partnership - Comparative Analysis of Top Partnership Candidates - Other Requirements for Partnership - Summary of Next Steps