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Book SynopsisNow updated - the authoritative reference on one of the most exciting and challenging areas of the modern chemical industry This highly readable and informative reference continues to take a comprehensive, in-depth view of the products, markets, and technology of the fine chemicals industry and business. Dr.
Trade ReviewNamed CHOICE Outstanding Title for 2012
"I would recommend it to anyone working with or within the fine chemicals industry." (Chemistry & Industry, 5 December 2011)
Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition.
Preface to the First Edition.
Acknowledgments.
Part I The Industry.
1. What Fine Chemicals Are.
2. The Fine Chemical Industry.
3. Products.
4. Technologies.
5. Facilities and Plants.
6. Research and Development.
7. Cost Calculation.
8. Management Aspects.
Bibliography.
Part II The Business.
9. Market Size and Structure.
10. The Business Condition.
11. Customer Base.
12. Marketing.
Bibliography.
Part III Outlook.
13. General Trends and Growth Drivers.
14. Globalization.
15. Biotechnology.
16. Ethical Pharmaceutical Industry.
17. Generics.
18. Other Life Science Industries.
19. Contract Research Organizations.
20. Conclusion: Who is Fittest for the Future?
Bibliography.
Abbreviations.
Appendices.
A.1 Information Sources/Life Sciences.
A.2 Checklist for New Product Evaluation.
A.3 Product Schedule, Custom Manufacturing Product.
A.4 Company Scorecard.
A.5 Job Description for Business Development Manager.
A.6 Checklist for the Selection of Outsourcing Partners.
A.7 Checklist for the Manufacture of Nonregulated (or Basic GMP) Fine Chemicals.
A.8 Checklist for Customer Visit.
A.9 Outline for a Company Presentation.
A.10 Overseas Expansion of Indian Pharm and Fine Chemical Companies.
A.11 Asian Expansion of Western Fine Chemical Companies.
Index.
Note.
