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Country Notebook: Lebanon. Jennifer Biskey Jess Engler Carly Gault. Lebanon. Democratic Republic Has had a history of civil unrest Predominately Muslim Very family oriented Languages: Arabic, French, English, Armenian, and Turkish Education is very important. The Country of Lebanon.
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Country Notebook:Lebanon Jennifer Biskey Jess Engler CarlyGault
Democratic Republic • Has had a history of civil unrest • Predominately Muslim • Very family oriented • Languages: Arabic, French, English, Armenian, and Turkish • Education is very important The Country of Lebanon
When compared by weight, wood is used more than all plastics, metals, and concrete combined. • Pound for pound, wood is stronger than steel because it has a more favorable strength-to-weight ratio. • http://osbguide.tecotested.com/osbfacts Our Product: OSB Board
Shipping Location: Beirut, Lebanon • Target Market: Lumber yards • Rationale: • Located along coast of Mediterranean Sea • Reconstruction after Civil War • Remodeling to ‘go green’ Target Market Photo taken June 21, 2006 after Israeli warplanes launched air strikes
Start out with a below-level price • On initial trip to Lebanon, employees will compare prices of current OSB board • Offer additional 10% discount on $200 USD purchase to customers • Mail out a survey to purchasing customers rating their level of satisfaction with our OSB board and service • Freight forwarding service The Strategy
We recommend a trial basis for exporting OSB board to Lebanon for two years before making the ultimate decision of whether to continue doing business in Lebanon based on: • Exporting cost • Time to penetrate market • Political relations Conclusion