This strategic assessment of GE, one of the world's leading diagnostic imaging companies, provides significant competitor information, analysis, and insight critical to the development and implementation of effective marketing and R&D programs. The new report from Venture Planning Group presents a comprehensive analysis of the company's performance, capabilities, goals, and strategies in the global diagnostic imaging market. SECTION I: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - A 3-15 page synopsis of key sections. SECTION II: BUSINESS ORGANIZATION - History of the company’s diagnostic imaging business evolution, which is important 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 diagnostic imaging and related technologies, including X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, PET, PACS, and others.
SECTION VI: PRODUCT PORTFOLIO - Placements and installed base of major systems in the U.S. and abroad, by modality. - 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 and operating profit by division, geographic region and product line. - 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, systems 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. Contains 127 pages and 9 tables
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