Industry Analysis

Manufacturers in the sanitary paper product industry convert paper stock, paper, and pulp into sanitary paper products such as diapers, tampons, paper towels, toilet paper, facial tissues, and paper tablecloths. Disposable diapers, tampons, and sanitary napkins represent over 60% of US industry revenue. The three major players in the sanitary paper product manufacturing industry are projected to hold 80% of US market share.

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The recession is taking a toll on the full-service restaurant industry due to rising unemployment and declining consumer confidence and household income. Restaurant dining frequency, average spend per visit, and total revenue are projected to decline; since individuals are expected to eat at home more, order fewer courses, and make value purchases. Several restaurant operators will exit the industry and industry consolidation is expected to take place. Below are several factors that can help full-service restaurants survive the current recession and thrive once it ends.

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The snack food production industry may not be recession-proof but the food business is; since people have to eat. Snack food manufacturers know that people can choose not to eat their products. Likewise, manufacturers have employed a substantial amount of expenditures and resources in regards to branding, technology, and capital. These investments, coupled with high customer loyalty, have contributed to sales growth and high profit margins.

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The dairy product production industry’s global demand has declined since the fourth quarter of 2008 due to the world recession. A decline in world income (due to rising unemployment and falling wages) and supply increases (predominantly from milk production in New Zealand) have resulted in lower demand for world dairy products such as milk and declines in world dairy prices.

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The current economic downturn has led to a decline in assets under management and a corresponding drop in revenue for firms in the financial planning and advice industry. It has also led to a reduction in new potential revenue inflows into funds under advice due to a projected decline in disposable income. Since industry profitability and financial advisor productivity (due to spending more time reassuring clients) are expected to decline, experienced financial advisors currently are in very high demand.

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