Factors Determining Flat Glass Manufacturing Locations.
FACTORS DETERMINING FLAT GLASS MANUFACTURING LOCATIONS.
A dissertation submitted to St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous) for the degree of Bachelor of Commerce.
2010
Name: Urvashi Suraiya Semester: VI Room Number: 32 Roll Number: 1006
CONTENTS
Declaration 4
Acknowledgements 5
Abstract 6
PART ONE
1. Introduction 7
2. Methodology 9
3. Literature Survey 10
PART TWO
4. Flat Glass Manufacturing:
a. The history of glass 11
b. The production process and its dynamics 12
5. Factors affecting Flat Glass Manufacturing Locations
a. Availability of raw material 16
b. Demand 19
c. Costs 27
d. Competition 31
PART THREE
6. Case Studies of Leading Flat Glass Manufacturers
a. Pilkington 34
b. Asahi Glass Company 38
c. Saint-Gobain Glass 44
7. The Flat Glass Industry In Malaysia 48
PART FOUR
8. Viability of manufacturing facilities. 51
9. Conclusion 54
10. Limitations 55
Appendices 56
Bibliography 60
DECLARATION
I declare the following: The material contained in this term paper is the end result of my own work and that due acknowledgement has been given in the bibliography and reference to all sources be they printed / electronic / personal. The Word count of this paper is 12184 words.
That unless this term paper has been confirmed as confidential, I agree to an electronic copy, or section of the dissertation, to be placed on e-learning portal, if deemed appropriate, to allow future students, to see examples of past dissertation. I understand that if displayed on the e-learning portal, it would be available no longer, then five years and that student would be able to print off copies or download. The authorship would remain anonymous.
I agree to my term paper being submitted to a
A dissertation submitted to St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous) for the degree of Bachelor of Commerce.
2010
Name: Urvashi Suraiya Semester: VI Room Number: 32 Roll Number: 1006
CONTENTS
Declaration 4
Acknowledgements 5
Abstract 6
PART ONE
1. Introduction 7
2. Methodology 9
3. Literature Survey 10
PART TWO
4. Flat Glass Manufacturing:
a. The history of glass 11
b. The production process and its dynamics 12
5. Factors affecting Flat Glass Manufacturing Locations
a. Availability of raw material 16
b. Demand 19
c. Costs 27
d. Competition 31
PART THREE
6. Case Studies of Leading Flat Glass Manufacturers
a. Pilkington 34
b. Asahi Glass Company 38
c. Saint-Gobain Glass 44
7. The Flat Glass Industry In Malaysia 48
PART FOUR
8. Viability of manufacturing facilities. 51
9. Conclusion 54
10. Limitations 55
Appendices 56
Bibliography 60
DECLARATION
I declare the following: The material contained in this term paper is the end result of my own work and that due acknowledgement has been given in the bibliography and reference to all sources be they printed / electronic / personal. The Word count of this paper is 12184 words.
That unless this term paper has been confirmed as confidential, I agree to an electronic copy, or section of the dissertation, to be placed on e-learning portal, if deemed appropriate, to allow future students, to see examples of past dissertation. I understand that if displayed on the e-learning portal, it would be available no longer, then five years and that student would be able to print off copies or download. The authorship would remain anonymous.
I agree to my term paper being submitted to a
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