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Oregon Scientific, Inc. Overview

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19861 Sw 95th Place Tualatin, 
OR 97062 United States
Phone: 503-783-5100
Fax:503-691-6208

Company Description

Oregon Scientific hopes you get hooked on LCD. The company incorporates LCD (liquid crystal display) technology into its many devices. Oregon Scientific makes and sells daylight projection clocks and weather stations, Internet updatable Smart Globes and other electronic learning toys (talking watches for preschoolers, learning computers for older children), personal information products (PDAs, digital cameras, computerized organizers), and sport and fitness accessories (heart-rate monitors, pedometers). It sells its gadgets in Oregon Scientific concept stores and stores operated by others, as well as online. Established in 1987, Oregon Scientific became a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDT International in 1997.

Oregon Scientific, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

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    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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    Overview

    The US audio and video equipment manufacturing industry includes about 400 companies with combined annual revenue of about $3 billion. Major companies include Harman International, Bose, and US manufacturing divisions of foreign companies like Panasonic and Toshiba. The US industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies have almost 80 percent of overall revenue.

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    Sample Questions & Answers

    What is the company's strategy for weathering economic downturns?

    Because audio and video equipment purchases are by and large discretionary, the industry is particularly sensitive to spending slumps. Economic recessions can radically reduce consumer and commercial demand as access to cash and credit are restricted.

     

    What new features or technologies does the company expect to drive future demand for its products?

    Demand for audio and video equipment is largely driven by technological innovation. To survive in the highly competitive market, companies must constantly develop new products and features. Research and development costs can be considerable, and...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

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    • Website and Media Links
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      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

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        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

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      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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      Overview

      The US toy manufacturing industry includes about 700 companies and has annual revenue of $20 billion. Almost all manufacturing is conducted in overseas factories, primarily in China. Major companies include Mattel, Hasbro, and MGA Entertainment, as well as gaming hardware division of Microsoft. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies generate about 75 percent of revenue.

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How has the company been challenged dealing with foreign contract manufacturers?

      Companies depend greatly on Chinese contract manufacturers, which produce the majority of the world's toys. China's low labor costs have driven decreases in the number of US doll and stuffed toy manufacturers, and in total US toy manufacturing...

       

      How does the company address growing competition from electronic entertainment?

      As part of the phenomenon "Kids Getting Older Younger," children are maturing faster and switching from traditional toys to consumer electronics and computer games. Between 2005 and 2009, usage of digital music players among children under 14...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

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          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

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          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

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          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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        Overview

        The US breakfast cereal manufacturing industry includes about 30 companies with combined annual revenue of about $11 billion. Major companies include Kellogg, General Mills, Post Foods, and Quaker (owned by PepsiCo). The industry is highly concentrated: the top four companies account for 80 percent of revenue.

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        How dependent is the company on the success of ready-to-eat cereal?

        Cereal manufacturers depend highly on a single type of product (cold, ready-to-eat cereal) that's overwhelmingly consumed at a single time of day. Because cereal with milk can't be easily consumed on-the-go, busy families and professionals may be...

         

        How does the company manage commodity price swings?

        The price and availability of cereal grains can fluctuate sharply due to farm yield, weather patterns, and government farm subsidies. Wheat, corn, and oat prices routinely swing 10 percent or more from year-to-year. Price and supply instability isn't...

         

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        General Report Description

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        Sections Included in Report

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        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

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            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunies

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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          Overview

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          Sample Questions & Answers

          How does the current economic environment affect the company's sales outlook?

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          Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

           

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          • Quarterly Industry Update
          • Business Challenges
          • Trends and Opportunities
          • Call Preparation Questions
          • Financial Information
          • Industry Forecast
          • Website and Media Links
          • Glossary of Acronyms

            Industry Report Highlights:

            • Recent Developments

              Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

            • Trends & Opportunies

              Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

            • Call Preparation Questions

              Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

            • Industry Forecast

              Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

            • Business Challenges

              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

            • Executive Insight

              Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

            • Financial Information

              Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

            • Web Links & Acronyms

              Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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