If you are fascinated by cars then you should definitely check out jobs for future in the automobile industry. Today the employment rate is reaching all time highs, and at the same time security for jobs has become a priority for many people. The Automotive service industry has lots of opportunities for those who are interested in hands-on service-oriented career.

Jobs within the automotive industry are extremely different. It all depends on which section would you like to enter that defines the kind of jobs to choose for. To be clearer, there are two major sectors that divide the automotive industry. One is those who work in the manufacture, development and sales of new car, and the other one is those involved in the after sales garage industries.

Both can be fruitful areas to enter, especially the second one as there are majority of people who lack the real mechanical knowledge so your skill with the engine is often needed by many.

Automotive mechanic jobs within the car manufacturing industry have a wide scope and are not necessarily defined by the engineering qualifications. However, right training is essential and beneficial for those who have completed a technical degree. It is because the automotive industry is increasingly becoming technological and sophisticated, so proper training is considered important.

The automotive industry offers jobs that appeal to wide range of interests and options for development exist in abundance for those with the right training. Jobs in the automotive industry range from mechanics job to automotive service manager jobs. There are also opportunities for the individuals to specialize in any specific area such as engine repair, dent repair, detailing or customer service. The list does not end here.

One of the promising areas of specialization in the automotive industry is in diesel engine repair and service. According to the reports of The Department of Labor, the diesel engine auto technician jobs are expected to grow by coming 2016. There has been a steady rise in the usage of diesel engine vehicles, as more buses and trucks are utilized to ship goods across the country. And the experts predict that with the rise of diesel engines in trucks and buses and also with the increasing passengers, vehicles will contribute new jobs in the field.

Another area that offers a complete new distinction of impact in moving sales and assists is the big growth of alternative render vehicles. Faced with great pressure to reduce the dependency on gas and reduce emissions, today most automobile producers are on the fast track to offer electric car and hybrids.

Therefore alternative render vehicles open up a whole new area of automotive jobs. For the graduates who have had a proper training in hybrid engine maintenance, electric car can give interesting career opportunities and long-term job security.

The Indian reclaim rubber industry covers all kinds of rubber products manufacturing. There are several factors responsible for a flourishing rubber industry in India. The most important factor which has led to increased expansion of rubber production is the enormous growth and development in the industry of automobiles. The country is facing the problem of waste management and to have a proper handling of rubber waste, the rubber industry makes the use of latest techniques to manufacture reclaimed rubber. The rubber manufacturers recycle various materials such as scrap tires, tread scrap, tire flaps, natural tubes, conveyor belts, shoe soles and many more.

As rubber is a highly non biodegradable material and needs considerable time to decompose which results in soil pollution, it is very important to recycle it and convert the non biodegradable substance into an environment friendly material. Thus the reclaim rubber manufacturers play a significant role in saving environment by recycling the rubber waste. Today, various reclaim rubber manufacturers are trying their best to offer quality reclaimed rubber at cost effective prices. They employ effective methods and techniques to process various types of rubber waste such as digester method, neutral method, continuous steam method and heater process. The reclaim rubber manufacturers employ various machines for the recycling process of rubber such as rubber refiner, grinding mill, cracker mill and many more. There are different kinds of recycled rubber such as coarse grade, medium grade and superfine grade. While superfine is used in car tires, tread rubber, medium grade is used for rubber molded products and rubber mats. Coarse grade is used in tire flaps and rubber sheet.

Although the process of rubber recycling is a quite complicated task but it is very important to recycle it because of several reasons. Recycled rubber is much less expensive as compared to the natural or synthetic rubber. Besides, it is more flexible to use in comparison to the natural or synthetic rubber and it also increases penetration of various materials. The best part is that it is absolutely safe and environment friendly and considerably reduces the chances of global warming. Also, the recycling process of the rubber needs much less energy as compared to the manufacturing of synthetic rubber. More and more people are realizing the importance of recycles rubber and making its use in their everyday lives. The Indian reclaim rubber industry is one of the biggest manufacturers of recycled rubber and is thus a major contributor in protecting the environment. The reclaim rubber manufacturers in India are producing high quality rubber that caters to the needs of both the domestic market and international market. These rubber manufacturers endeavor to give top quality rubber and that too at cost effective prices. This rubber matches the international standards and thus India is the chief exporter of rubber to various international companies dealing with the manufacturing of rubber products. Using the latest tools and techniques the reclaim rubber manufacturers provide good quality rubber at cost effective prices having various applications.

Mining has become a vital part of our every day lives. Even though we might not be associated with the industry we use materials that come from mining everyday. A world without minerals would be a world without cars, trains, airplanes etc. We would not be able to do the things we have now without those important minerals. We wont be able to live in secure buildings/structures as everything will then have to be made out of wood. This is definitely not a world we can envision today as our lives revolve around these comforts/ necessities of life. These are not the only material things we would have to go without, things such as TVs, computers and food, yes food.

If we look at the future of mining it is evident that we cannot go without this industry and it will therefore become an ever expanding industry. As the mining industry has progressed into the twenty-first century, it is producing higher value products (products with lower costs and superior qualities) that enable continued economic development and the extensive use of conservative and advanced products and energy resources to sustain the worlds growing populace and rising markets in developing and industrialized countries. Developing countries have embraced the notion that the mining industry and their products provide the standards for measurement of nation growth. Communities welcome mining operations, recognizing their input to employment and economic growth. The industry is achieving this vision by encircling all elements of mining (exploration, development, production, processing, utilization, recycling, disposal and the associated transportation systems).

As technology keeps on expanding and people gain more knowledge and experience in this industry it will only get better from there. People have said that the mining industry wont survive the digital age because technology will be able to cancel out the minerals we cherish. The digital age only promises that people will have easier life styles compared to working from an office they will be able to do everything from the comfort of their own homes. What people dont see is how we get to that point. We will only be able to get there through the expansion of computers and the internet amongst other things.

The mining industry will only improve with the emerging technologies by increasing productivity and reducing occupational hazards. The mining industry does, however, suffer when global economic climate seems a bit dull. If we experience recession before these new technologies arrive we will have a problem. As proven in the past the mining industry suffered during recession because of the high costs involved in the processes. With new technology these high costs will be cut.

Mining is an industry that will change yes, but itll never die as the digital age lurks around the corner. Everything that we use comes from this industry and this should be something people should invest in and expand on. Mining has been characterised as dangerous as an occupation and environmentally unfriendly. This has changed significantly over the years and will be non-existent in a couple of years.

It also covers the key market trends, service and hygience standards, expansion strategies, F&B manpower trends and market outlook, plus the profile, comparative matrix and SWOT analysis of the industry leading players: Fraser and Neave Limited (F&N), Asia Pacific Breweries Limited (APB), Olam International Limited (OLAM), Petra Foods Limited (Petra Foods), and Food Empire Holdings Limited (FEH).

Executive Summary

Singapore’s food and beverage (F&B) services industry contributed approximately SGD 11.98bn or 3.5% to the country’s total GDP in 2012. On a per capita basis, Singapore has the highest food consumption levels in Southeast Asia, accounting for 3% of GDP. Due to limited domestic agricultural production and rapid urbanisation, the country imports more than 90% of its food products, particularly from other Asian countries. Imports of F&B account for over 8% of GDP in 2012.

Expenditure on F&B has grown steadily in Singapore, with market value expanding from around SGD 9bn in 2007 to SGD 12bn in 2012. The rise in the number of working women, growing middle class population and the surge in disposable income were the main drivers of this growth.

Going forward, the country’s F&B industry is expected to witness robust growth thanks to highly promising per capita consumption growth. Food retail, which currently represents 40% of the total retail spending in Singapore, is expected to increase due to higher incomes and rising visitor arrivals.

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1. Industry profile
1.1 Market overview
1.2 Market size and structure
1.2.1 Expenditure on F&B
1.3 Trade
1.4 Manufacturing
1.5 Consumption
1.6 Prices
1.7 Regulations
2. Market trends and outlook
2.1 Key trends
2.2 Service & hygiene standards
2.3 Expansion strategies
2.4 F&B manpower trends
2.5 Market outlook
3. Leading players and comparative matrix
3.1 Leading players
3.1.1 Fraser and Neave Limited (F&N)
3.1.2 Asia Pacific Breweries Limited (APB)
3.1.3 Olam International Limited (OLAM)
3.1.4 Petra Foods Limited (Petra Foods)
3.1.5 Food Empire Holdings Limited (FEH)
3.2 Comparative matrix
3.3 SWOT analysis

4. Tables and Charts

Table 1: Key indicators of F&B industry
Table 2: Establishments, operating receipts and value added in 2011
Table 3: Main business costs of F&B industry
Table 4: Per capita consumption of food commodities in Singapore (2006-2011)
Table 5: Singapore key economic indicators (2010-2013)
Table 6: F&N five-year financial highlights
Table 7: APB five-year financial highlights
Table 8: OLAM five-year financial highlights
Table 9: Petra Foods five-year financial highlights
Table 10: FEH five-year financial highlights
Table 11: Selected peer comparison of key financial ratios

Chart 1: Food & beverage industry contribution to the national GDP (at current price) (2007-2012)
Chart 2: Singapore’s demographics (2007-2012)
Chart 3: Singapore’s GDP per capita at current market prices (2007-2012)
Chart 4: F&B market value and expenditure per capita (2007-2012)
Chart 5: Expenditure on food, beverages and tobacco (2007-2012)
Chart 6: Imports of F&B products (2007-2012)
Chart 7: Exports of F&B products (2007-2012)
Chart 8: Manufacturing output of food, beverages and tobacco (2006-2011)
Chart 9: Industrial Production Index (2011=100) (2006-2012)
Chart 10: Weights of major expenditure groups in the CPI
Chart 11: Consumer Price Index: Food (2009=100) (2006-2012)
Chart 12: Food & Beverage Services Index (FBSI) at current prices (2010=100) (2006-2012)
Chart 13: F&N revenue breakdown in FY/2012
Chart 14: APB revenue by geographical regions in FY/2012
Chart 15: OLAM net contribution by business segment (FY/2011 vs. FY/2012)
Chart 16: Petra Foods revenue by geographic breakdown in FY/2012
Chart 17: FEH revenue by geographical regions in FY/2012
Chart 18: FEH revenue by product group in FY/2012

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Fashion industry has gone through a rapid transition during the past decade. With unpredictable trends popping up every now and then, who is leading the industry?

In a global perspective, fashion apparel is one of the most important sectors in the clothing industry in terms of customers, investment, revenue generation and employment. The industry is anticipated to grow in leaps and bounds in the years to come. Apparel industry, like the autumn trees shedding leaves, making way for future growth is experiencing changes frequently, undergoing positive evolutions. A recent market estimate states that global fashion apparel industry will reach a value of $ 1,781.7 billion by 2010. Apparels, especially fashion garments have a very short life cycle with unprecedented trends springing up every now and then. Manufacturers adopt creative ideas to enhance their business models and strategies.

Consumers – the driving force:

Todays consumers are well aware of the upcoming trends, and competitive pricing. Media such as internet, magazines, and television are playing an integral role in spreading the awareness. They have become more demanding, expecting a cost-effective deal in terms of both quality, and pricing. Fashion apparel industry is one of the fastest moving industries and is more consumer driven. Apparel retailers sketch solutions for branding their merchandise, and enable adequate supply of products through their supply chain. Manufacturers are putting their best foot forward in improving the performance of the apparel supply chain, and offering a wide assortment of garments matching with the latest trends.

Fashion Forward Consumers the key facet of apparel retailing:

A recent market survey by Acxiom exploring the fashion choices, and preferences of customers revealed that they can be classified into three main categories:

“Fashion Forward consumers: who look for latest trends and styles.

“Traditional consumers: who prefer to have a conservative look in their garments.

“Value driven consumers: who seek more value and comfort in their apparels, rather than fashionable looks.

The research further states that, of the total mass of consumers surveyed 50% of them are value driven, 34% of them are traditional, and fashion forward consumers make a mere 16% of the total population.

Despite the minority population, the third category of consumers, are likely to spend more on apparel purchases than the other two groups, and have the tendency to refer their friends and colleagues to their preferred retailer. Fashion forward women tend to spend 1.7 times more on apparel comparatively over traditional consumers, and 2.7 times more than value driven consumers.

Characteristics of the Fashion Forwards:

“Fashion forward people generally belong to the higher income group.

“People from the age group of 18-33 are more fashion forward though they constitute of only 27% of the total population.

“Fashion forward women account for 32% of the total sales of apparels which is almost half of the purchases of the women from the other two groups.

“Irrespective of their income level, fashion forward people like to shop in Departmental stores, and specialty shops for their apparels.

“They prefer to shop for fashionable apparels and a fashion forward shopping experience.

Retail Strategies:

In this highly competitive world, retailers have to compete more than ever to gain the customers attention. Retailers come up with creative ways to convince the customers, making their shopping experience more memorable, and convenient. Achieving high performance requires the communication of a core set of emotional values, and establishing continuous relationship with the customer.

“Special Discounts: Consumers can pre-order apparels from the forthcoming collection and avail a significant amount of discount.

“Feedbacks and Suggestions: Retailers take regular feedback from their customers.

“VIP Privileges: For a specific amount of money paid, the customers get exclusive privileges along with the apparel of their choice.

“Credits: For every apparel purchased, the customer gets credit which can be added up, and redeemed later for specific services.

The harness of the fashion apparel industry is undeniably in the hands of the fashion forward customer, despite of their small size. A customer, who is satisfied with his shopping experience with a particular retailer demands even more the next time. In the business of fashion apparels, the success of the retailer depends on his ability to understand, and exceed the customers expectations, to surprise, and excite them.