The Industrial and B2B Journalhttp://www.marketintelligences.com/industrial-b2b-journal/en-US2012-02-13T11:46:34ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Food Service Industries Spotlight 2011http://www.marketintelligences.com/industrial-b2b-journal/2011/1/18/food-service-industries-spotlight-2011.htmlSIS International2011-01-18T16:44:17ZConsumer Protection Act of 2004 Food Industry Food Research Reduction of CO2 Emissions Industrial Sustainability food inventory management food safety is also an issue food service industry opportunities for improved ustainability retail prices rising sis international market researchBy Sonya Sobato; Rueya Ceylon, Research Analysts

The food service industry is one of the largest industries in the United States.

Statistics by the U.S Bureau of Labor state that food preparation and serving related sectors combined to be the third largest employer by occupational groups in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas.

It is indicated that 2011 could be an excellent year for the restaurant industry.  Sales are expected to climb up to a four year high, according to industry analysts.  A recently released report by research firm Technomic predicts that the total U.S food service sales will overshadow 2010 by an increase of 1.7% in sales on a nominal basis and dipping just 0.3% on a real basis, which takes inflation into menu price consideration.  And if this forecast is realized, it would be some of the highest growth since 2008.

]]>Process Automation Systems in the UShttp://www.marketintelligences.com/industrial-b2b-journal/2010/4/28/process-automation-systems-in-the-us.htmlSIS International2010-04-28T20:13:57ZAutomation Systems PAS to improve efficiency chemical control processes oil refineries papers pulp quality of manufactured products reduce risks in offshore sites
The automation systems market for process industries encompass all control processes ranging from chemical, oil refineries, papers and pulp only.  Automation systems have recently become a necessity for many industries, particularly pharmaceuticals, food, beverages, and fast-moving consumer goods as ‘digitization of manufacturing processes’  have become a more efficient alternative employed by major companies to ensure efficiency and hasten production in their respective sites. 
]]>Harnessing Perceptions in B2B Marketshttp://www.marketintelligences.com/industrial-b2b-journal/2009/6/29/harnessing-perceptions-in-b2b-markets.htmlMarket Intelligences2009-06-29T17:02:20ZB2B Business-to-Business markets Segmentation Insights b2b segmentation frequency of impact key opinion leaders perception among B2B stakeholders referential leaders ruth stanat source credibilityBy Ruth Stanat, SIS International

Business-to-Business markets often neglect the importance of opinion and perception among B2B stakeholders.  But, understanding perception is crucial as it impacts the decision to invest in certain areas, the willingness of supply chain links to work together and countless daily activities dependent on having appropriate perceptions.  In today's B2B markets, perceptions are enhanced, developed and sustained through the following vehicles.

]]>SMB Communications Pain Study White Paper: Uncovering the hidden cost of communications barriers and latencyhttp://www.marketintelligences.com/industrial-b2b-journal/2009/3/10/smb-communications-pain-study-white-paper-uncovering-the-hid.htmlMarket Intelligences2009-03-11T03:36:25ZCommunications Pain is Costly Need for Improved Communications Solutions SMB Communications Pain Study Telecom & IT White Papers a global research firm communications inefficiencies siemens communications sis international research unified communications

The following white paper outlines the findings of a study sponsored by Siemens Communications and prepared by SIS International Research. It discusses and quantifies the hidden cost of communications barriers and latency that small and medium sized business in 8 different countries, across 8 different verticals, and up to 400 employees experience in their daily business activities.

This white paper will demonstrate the inherent need for Siemens Enterprise Communications SMB unified communications solutions.

]]>Developing a sustainable competitive advantagehttp://www.marketintelligences.com/industrial-b2b-journal/2009/3/5/developing-a-sustainable-competitive-advantage.htmlMarket Intelligences2009-03-05T20:02:00ZCompetitive Advantage Sustainability developed cheaper substitutes high switching costs identify key success factors market research is crucial strategic movements sustainable competitive advantage unique product features unique usage experienceA sustainable competitive advantage is an advantage in providing value to customers without it being able to be imitated.

Numerous cases abound where the first mover in a market develops a competitive advantage, but soon loses it. AOL had a competitive advantage as an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the 1990s, as one of the preferred providers to consumers new to the internet. It offered more features in one easy-to-use platform. Some customers used "AOL Keywords" to search just as much as they used Yahoo and Altavista to search. Yet, as customers became more sophisticated and as competing ISPs developed cheaper substitutes (e.g. Netzero, Earthlink). Clearly, it is difficult to sustain a sustainable competitive advantage because ones a product or services is made other competitors can reverse engineer and benchmark.

Managers can build sustainable advantages out of the following:]]>Business-to-Business PR, Marketing and Communicationshttp://www.marketintelligences.com/industrial-b2b-journal/2009/2/16/business-to-business-pr-marketing-and-communications.htmlMarket Intelligences2009-02-16T19:34:00ZB2B Messaging insight into b2b marketing international market research millions of messages competing pr and communications professionals networking globally promote new consulting services using social media way to promote ideas

Now for Our Insights

It is often very difficult for privately held companies to get meaningful exposure in US business media. In todays world of millions of messages competing against each other, companies pay millions of dollars on PR agents, communications staff and newswire services. Yet messages often get lost in a sea of competing messages. Below is some insight

]]>Business-to-Business segmentationhttp://www.marketintelligences.com/industrial-b2b-journal/2009/2/13/business-to-business-segmentation.htmlMarket Intelligences2009-02-13T18:39:13ZB2B Business-to-Business segmentation Segmentation Insights customer acquisition costs develop actionable segmentation plans heavy users in market low-involvement product market positioning should include quantitative analysis penetration probability potential market sizeBusiness-to-Business segmentation rarely receives the attention that its cousin discipline, customer segmentation, receives. ]]>23 Global Trading Trends to Trackhttp://www.marketintelligences.com/industrial-b2b-journal/2008/5/16/23-global-trading-trends-to-track.htmlMarket Intelligences2008-05-17T00:51:00ZBeauty Industry Convergence of pharmaceutical and beauty Medical Trends demand of anti-ageing divestiture fmcg companies growth of maastige household care products driven by emerging markets rising incomes in asian economies whitening creams in emerging marketsGlobal Trends by SIS International Research

Here are some of the global trends we are tracking.

]]>CANWELL Trade Show: Edmonton, Canada. May 14-17 2008http://www.marketintelligences.com/industrial-b2b-journal/2008/5/8/canwell-trade-show-edmonton-canada-may-14-17-2008.htmlMarket Intelligences2008-05-09T00:37:00ZCanada's National Ground Water Events Industrial contractors engineers hydrologists industrial trade show manufacturers market research suppliersCanada's National Ground Water Trade Show (CANWELL) is set for May 14th-17th, bringing professionals from North America and around the world.]]>Steel, Aluminum, Wiring Harness Market & Cabling Industry Updatehttp://www.marketintelligences.com/industrial-b2b-journal/2008/3/23/steel-aluminum-wiring-harness-market-cabling-industry-update.htmlMarket Intelligences2008-03-24T00:29:00ZEurope Industrial Trends United States Steel Industry cable harness market construction machinery importer of pipe mining industry us aluminum industry vehicle electrical system wiring harness marketGerman Steel Industry


United States Steel Industry

U.S. steel mills produced 14.66 million tons of steel as of January 2008, up from 13.64 million tons during the comparable 2007 period. According to the American Iron and Steel Institute, the Northwest Indiana/Chicago area, considered as the country’s second-largest steel producing region has turned out about 523,000 tons of steel during the week of February 16.

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