HANDBOOK FOR FURNITURE MANUFACTURING AND MARKETING

HANDBOOK FOR FURNITURE MANUFACTURING AND MARKETING published by Impact Consulting Services Inc (formerly AKTRIN Research Institute). This annual information service consists of 1400 Pages/350 Exhibits and the price starts from US $ 4500.

Introduction

Abstract

HANDBOOK OF FURNITURE MANUFACTURING AND MARKETING

1400 Pages; 350 Exhibits

This fully indexed, loose-leaf reference work analyzes the North American furniture industry and its distribution channels. Termed the Encyclopaedia for Furniture Executives, the book deals with all management and strategic topics ranging from market information and financial ratios to new production technologies and training. It uncovers trends and makes forecasts for the next three years. Several chapters deal with export/import opportunities. All industry segments are covered including household and office furniture, kitchen cabinets, plastic and metal furniture, and sleep products. Distribution channels addressed involve independent retailers, chain stores, department stores, franchise operations and more. Contributors to the handbook belong to the most respected and knowledgeable experts in the industry.

Table of Contents

1.HISTORIC DEVELOPMENTS

2.INDUSTRY STRUCTURE

• The Importance and Structure of the Canadian Furniture Industry
• Furniture Associations in North America

3.GOVERNMENTS

• Regulatory Framework in the USA

4.COMPANY ORGANIZATION

• Organization & Management of American Furniture Companies

5.PRODUCTION

• Furniture Standards in North America
• Wood Material Use in the U.S. Furniture and Cabinet Industries

6.MARKETING

• American Demand for Household furniture and Trends
• American Demand for Office Furniture and Trends
• Canadian Demand for Household Furniture and Trends
• Canadian Demands for Office Furniture and Trends
• Furniture Exhibitions, USA - Canada - Mexico

7.FINANCE

• The Financial Health of the American Furniture Industry
• The Financial Health of the Canadian Furniture Industry

8.LABOR & TRAINING

• Employment and Wages in the American Furniture Industry
• Employment and Wages in the Canadian Furniture Industry

9.WHOLESALING

• Furniture Wholesaling in the USA
• 10.RETAILING

• Furniture Retailing in the United States
• Furniture Retailing in Canada

11.FOREIGN COUNTRIES

• The Furniture Industry in Poland
• The Furniture Industry in China

12.APPENDIX

• Statistical Tables

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