Plunkett's Health Care Industry Almanac 2006

Plunkett's Health Care Industry Almanac 2006
Author: Jack W. Plunbett
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 738
Release: 2005-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1593920466

Plunketts Health Care Industry Almanac is the only complete reference to the American Health Care Industry and its leading corporations. Whatever your purpose for researching the health care field, youll find this massive reference book to be a valuable guide. No other source provides this books easy-to-understand comparisons of national health expenditures, emerging technologies, patient populations, hospitals, clinics, corporations, research, Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and many other areas of vital importance. Included in the market research sections are dozens of statistical tables covering every aspect of the industry, from Medicare expenditures to hospital utilization, from insured and uninsured populations to revenues to health care expenditures as a percent of GDP. A special area covers vital statistics and health status of the U.S. population. The corporate analysis section features in-depth profiles of the 500 major for-profit firms (which we call The Health Care 500) within the many industry sectors that make up the health care system, from the leading companies in pharmaceuticals to the major managed care companies. Details for each corporation include executives by title, phone, fax, website, address, growth plans, divisions, subsidiaries, brand names, competitive advantage and financial results. Purchasers of either the book or PDF version can receive a free copy of the company profiles database on CD-ROM, enabling key word search and export of key information, addresses, phone numbers and executive names with titles for every company profiled.

Plunkett's Energy Industry Almanac 2006

Plunkett's Energy Industry Almanac 2006
Author: Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 688
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1593920369

The energy industry is boiling over with changes. Deregulation, new opportunities in foreign fields and markets and environmental challenges are rushing together head-on to shape the energy and utilities business of the future. Extremely deep offshore wells in the Gulf of Mexico and offshore of West Africa are being drilled at immense cost. Meanwhile China has become a major energy importer and Russia has become a major exporter. In the U.S., Europe and Japan, renewable and alternative energy sources are developing quickly, including big breakthroughs in wind power and fuel cells. This exciting new reference book covers everything from major oil companies to electric and gas utilities, plus pipelines, refiners, retailers, oil field services and engineering. Petroleum topics include upstream and downstream. Additional topics include coal, natural gas and LNG. More than a dozen statistical tables cover everything from energy consumption, production and reserves to imports, exports and prices. Next, our unique profiles of the Energy 500 Firms are also included, with such vital details as executive contacts by title, revenues, profits, types of business, web sites, competitive advantage, growth plans and more. Purchasers of either the book or PDF version can receive a free copy of the company profiles database on CD-ROM, enabling key word search and export of key information, addresses, phone numbers and executive names with titles for every company profiled.

Plunkett's Companion to the Almanac of American Employers 2006: The Only Complete Guide to the Hottest, Fastest-Growing Mid-Sized Employers

Plunkett's Companion to the Almanac of American Employers 2006: The Only Complete Guide to the Hottest, Fastest-Growing Mid-Sized Employers
Author: Plunkett Research Ltd
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 700
Release: 2006-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1593920474

This new volume contains profiles of nearly 500 of the best, rapidly-growing mid-size employers of 100 to 2,500 employees. These are highly-successful companies, located nationwide, that are of vital importance to job-seekers of all types.

Plunkett's Airline, Hotel and Travel Industry Almanac 2007

Plunkett's Airline, Hotel and Travel Industry Almanac 2007
Author: Plunkett Research, Ltd
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 479
Release: 2006-09
Genre: Airlines
ISBN: 1593920776

Contains a market research guide to the travel and tourism industry, including airlines, hotels, tour operators; travel agencies; E-commerce firms, cruise lines and car rentals. This book is useful for competitive intelligence, strategic planning, employment searches, or financial research.

Plunkett's Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac: The Only Complete Guide to the Chemicals, Coatings and Plastics Industry

Plunkett's Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac: The Only Complete Guide to the Chemicals, Coatings and Plastics Industry
Author: Plunkett Research Ltd
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 515
Release: 2005-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 159392030X

Our coverage includes business trends analysis, industry statistics, a glossary and industry contacts for the chemicals, coatings and plastics industry. Topics include: biochemicals, nanochemicals, petrochemicals, ceramics, additives, polymers and much more. Profiles of 400 leading companies.

Plunkett's Biotech & Genetics Industry Almanac 2007: Biotech & Genetics Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading Companies

Plunkett's Biotech & Genetics Industry Almanac 2007: Biotech & Genetics Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading Companies
Author: Plunkett Research Ltd
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 575
Release: 2006-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 159392058X

Presents a market research guide to the business of biotech, genetics, proteomics and related services - a tool for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches, or financial research. This title provides profiles of over 400 biotech companies and in-depth chapters on trends.

Plunkett's Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac: Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading Comp

Plunkett's Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac: Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading Comp
Author: Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 559
Release: 2007-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1593920911

The chemicals manufacturing industry is a vibrant, global business that encompasses many important sectors: from commodity chemicals, to specialty chemicals to custom manufacturing. Key products include biochemicals, nanochemicals, polymers, petrochemicals, fertilizers, plastics, coatings, ceramics, solvents, additives, dyes and many other products basic to home and business needs. In addition, the pharmaceuticals industry is often included when discussing chemicals. Plunkett's Chemicals, Plastics & Coatings Industry Almanac 2008 covers such sectors, providing a market research tool for competitive intelligence, strategic planning, business analysis and even employment searches. Our coverage includes business trends analysis and industry statistics. The almanac also contains a chemicals, plastics and coatings business glossary and a listing of industry contacts, such as industry associations and government agencies. Next, we profile hundreds of leading companies. Our 400 company profiles include complete business descriptions and up to 27 executives by name and title. A CD-ROM accompanies the book version and enables you to search, filter, view and export selected companies and organizations -- a handy tool for creating mailing lists.

Plunkett's Wireless, Wi-Fi, Rfid & Cellular Industry Almanac: Wireless, Wi-Fi, Rfid & Cellular Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading

Plunkett's Wireless, Wi-Fi, Rfid & Cellular Industry Almanac: Wireless, Wi-Fi, Rfid & Cellular Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading
Author: Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2007-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1593920903

The cell phone is the fastest-selling consumer electronic in the world. On a global basis, over 800 million cellular telephones are sold yearly. More camera-equipped cell phones are sold each year than stand alone digital cameras. Rapid development of new technologies is leading to ever more versatile, multipurpose mobile devices, including 3G Internet-enabled cell phones and PDAs. Meanwhile, wireless networking and wireless Internet access are developing and expanding on a global basis at a rapid rate. Booming technologies include such 802.11 standards as Wi-Fi and WiMax, as well as Ultra Wide Band (UWB) and Bluetooth. Telematics, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and satellite radio will soon create an entertainment, navigation and communications revolution within automobiles and trucks. Meanwhile, RFID (radio frequency identification) will revolutionize wireless tracking, inventory and logistics at all levels, from manufacturing to shipping to retailing. These developments are creating challenges for legacy companies and opportunities for nimble marketers and managers. Plunkett's Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Almanac 2008 covers such sectors. Our coverage includes business trends analysis and industry statistics. We also include a wireless and cellular business glossary and a listing of industry contacts, such as industry associations and government agencies. Next, we profile hundreds of leading companies. Our 350 company profiles include complete business descriptions and up to 27 executives by name and title.