Summary

ALD Equipment Market: Global Industry Analysis 2019-2023 and Opportunity Assessment 2024-2034

A recent market study published by FMI on ALD Equipment offers a global industry analysis for 2019-2023 and opportunity assessment for 2024-2034. The study offers a comprehensive assessment of the most important market dynamics. After conducting thorough research on the historical and current growth parameters, the growth prospects of the market are obtained with maximum precision.

Market Segmentation

By Product:

• Metal ALD
• Aluminum Oxide ALD
• Plasma Enhanced ALD
• Catalytic ALD
• Others

By Application:

• Research and Development Facilities
• Semiconductor and Electronics
• Solar Devices
• Medical Equipment
• Others

By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• MEA

Report Chapters

Executive Summary

The executive summary of the ALD Equipment Market includes the global market outlook, demand side trends, supply side trends and also include FMI analysis and recommendations of Vehicle Radar Test System.

Chapter 01 - Market Overview

Readers can find the detailed segmentation and definition of the ALD Equipment Market in this chapter, which will help to understand basic information about Vehicle Radar Test System. This section also highlights the market scope, taxonomy and limitations which help the reader understand the market coverage of ALD Equipment Market report.

Chapter 02 - Market Background

This chapter includes detailed analysis of the By Product processing methods overview, consumer buying patterns & tendencies and policy developments and regulatory scenario. It also includes in depth analysis of macro-economic factors and covers topics like global GDP growth outlook, global industry value added, personal consumption, expenditures, modern trade penetration and consumer price indices. The chapter also covers forecast factors - relevance & impact, value chain analysis and market dynamics (drivers, restraints and opportunities) to better understand the market.

Chapter 03 - Global ALD Equipment Market Demand Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2034

The chapter include historical market value (US$ 4.46 billion) analysis (2019-2023) and current and future market value (US$ 4.9 billion) and volume (8.90%) projections (2024-2034). The projections are based on the Y-O-Y growth trend analysis and absolute $ opportunity analysis country of operation.

Chapter 04 - Global ALD Equipment Market - Pricing Analysis

Based on By Product, the pricing analysis chapter include Regional pricing analysis (USD/MT), global average pricing analysis benchmark, and key factors impacting the pricing.

Chapter 05 - Global ALD Equipment Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2034, By Product

Based on By Product, ALD Equipment Market is segmented into Metal ALD, Aluminum Oxide ALD, Plasma Enhanced ALD, Catalytic ALD, Others. Value forecast and Y-o-Y growth comparison will also be provided for above mentioned By Product.

Chapter 06 - Global ALD Equipment Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2034, By Application

Based on By Application, ALD Equipment Market is segmented into Research and Development Facilities, Semiconductor and Electronics, Solar Devices, Medical Equipment, Others. This section also offers market attractiveness analysis based on By Application. Value forecast and Y-o-Y growth comparison will also be provided for above mentioned By Application.

Chapter 07 - ALD Equipment Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2034, By Region

Based on By Region, ALD Equipment Market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, East Asia, South Asia, Oceania and MEA. This section also offers market attractiveness analysis based on By Region. Readers can also find value forecast and Y-o-Y growth comparison for all above mentioned By Region.

Chapter 08 - North America ALD Equipment Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2034

This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the growth of the Vehicle Radar Test System in the North American region, along with a country-wise assessment that includes the US and Canada. Readers can also find regional trends, regulations, and market growth based on different segment and countries in the North America region.

Chapter 09 - Latin America ALD Equipment Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2034

This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the growth of Vehicle Radar Test System in the Latin America region, along with a country-wise assessment that includes the Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Peru and Rest of Latin America. Readers can find detailed information about several factors, such as the pricing analysis and regional trends, which are impacting growth of the ALD Equipment Market in the Latin America region.

Chapter 10 - Europe ALD Equipment Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2034

This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the growth of Vehicle Radar Test System in the European region, along with a country-wise assessment that includes the Germany, Italy, France, U.K., Spain, Russia, Nordic, Benelux and Rest of Europe. Readers can find detailed information about several factors, such as the pricing analysis and regional trends, which are impacting growth of the ALD Equipment Market in the regional market.

Chapter 11 - East Asia ALD Equipment Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2034

This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the growth of Vehicle Radar Test System in the East Asia region, along with a country-wise assessment that includes the China, Japan, and South Korea. Readers can find detailed information about several factors, such as the pricing analysis and regional trends, which are impacting growth of the ALD Equipment Market in the regional market.

Chapter 12 - South Asia ALD Equipment Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2034

This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the growth of Vehicle Radar Test System in the South Asia region, along with a country-wise assessment that includes the India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Rest of South Asia. Readers can find detailed information about several factors, such as the pricing analysis and regional trends, which are impacting growth of the ALD Equipment Market in the regional market.

Chapter 13 - Middle East and Africa ALD Equipment Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2034

This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the growth of Vehicle Radar Test System in the MEA region, along with a country-wise assessment that includes the GCC Countries, South Africa, North Africa, Turkey and Rest of MEA. Readers can find detailed information about several factors, such as the pricing analysis and regional trends, which are impacting growth of the ALD Equipment Market in the regional market.

Chapter 14 - Key Countries ALD Equipment Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2034

This chapter offers insights into how the ALD Equipment Market is expected to grow in major countries globally.

Chapter 15 - Market Structure Analysis- Global Assessment

This chapter includes company dashboard, industry structure analysis by tier of companies, 2022E, company share analysis of top players, 2022E, and competition benchmarking- matrix.

Chapter 16 - Competition Deep Dive (Tentative List)

This chapter includes company overview, By Product portfolio of companies, profitability by market segments, sales footprint, SWOT analysis and strategy overview of the companies being studied in the report. Some of the market players featured in the report are ASM International, Entegris, Aixtron, CVD Equipment Corporation, Forge Nano Inc., Beneq Group, Oxford Instruments plc, Arradiance LLC, Veeco Instruments, Lam Research Corporation, Others.

Chapter 17 - Assumptions and Acronyms

This chapter includes a list of acronyms and assumptions that provide a base to the information and statistics included in the Vehicle Radar Test System report.

Chapter 18 - Research Methodology

This chapter helps readers understand the research methodology followed to obtain various conclusions, as well as important qualitative and quantitative information, on ALD Equipment Market.

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Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

    1.1. Global Market Outlook

    1.2. Demand-side Trends

    1.3. Supply-side Trends

    1.4. Technology Roadmap Analysis

    1.5. Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

    2.1. Market Coverage / Taxonomy

    2.2. Market Definition / Scope / Limitations

3. Market Background

    3.1. Market Dynamics

        3.1.1. Drivers

        3.1.2. Restraints

        3.1.3. Opportunity

        3.1.4. Trends

    3.2. Scenario Forecast

        3.2.1. Demand in Optimistic Scenario

        3.2.2. Demand in Likely Scenario

        3.2.3. Demand in Conservative Scenario

    3.3. Opportunity Map Analysis

    3.4. Product Life Cycle Analysis

    3.5. Supply Chain Analysis

        3.5.1. Supply Side Participants and their Roles

            3.5.1.1. Producers

            3.5.1.2. Mid-Level Participants (Traders/ Agents/ Brokers)

            3.5.1.3. Wholesalers and Distributors

        3.5.2. Value Added and Value Created at Node in the Supply Chain

        3.5.3. List of Raw Material Suppliers

        3.5.4. List of Existing and Potential Buyer’s

    3.6. Investment Feasibility Matrix

    3.7. Value Chain Analysis

        3.7.1. Profit Margin Analysis

        3.7.2. Wholesalers and Distributors

        3.7.3. Retailers

    3.8. PESTLE and Porter’s Analysis

    3.9. Regulatory Landscape

        3.9.1. By Key Regions

        3.9.2. By Key Countries

    3.10. Regional Parent Market Outlook

    3.11. Production and Consumption Statistics

    3.12. Import and Export Statistics

4. Global Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast, 2024 to 2034

    4.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis, 2019 to 2023

    4.2. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Projections, 2024 to 2034

        4.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis

        4.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis

5. Global Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Type

    5.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    5.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis By Type, 2019 to 2023

    5.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast By Type, 2024 to 2034

        5.3.1. Metal ALD

        5.3.2. Aluminum Oxide ALD

        5.3.3. Plasma Enhanced ALD

        5.3.4. Catalytic ALD

        5.3.5. Others

    5.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Type, 2019 to 2023

    5.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Type, 2024 to 2034

6. Global Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Application

    6.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    6.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis By Application, 2019 to 2023

    6.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast By Application, 2024 to 2034

        6.3.1. Research & Development Facilities

        6.3.2. Semiconductor & Electronics

        6.3.3. Solar Devices

        6.3.4. Medical Equipment

        6.3.5. Others

    6.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Application, 2019 to 2023

    6.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Application, 2024 to 2034

7. Global Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Region

    7.1. Introduction

    7.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis By Region, 2019 to 2023

    7.3. Current Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast By Region, 2024 to 2034

        7.3.1. North America

        7.3.2. Latin America

        7.3.3. Western Europe

        7.3.4. Eastern Europe

        7.3.5. South Asia and Pacific

        7.3.6. East Asia

        7.3.7. Middle East and Africa

    7.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region

8. North America Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Country

    8.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019 to 2023

    8.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024 to 2034

        8.2.1. By Country

            8.2.1.1. USA

            8.2.1.2. Canada

        8.2.2. By Type

        8.2.3. By Application

    8.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        8.3.1. By Country

        8.3.2. By Type

        8.3.3. By Application

    8.4. Key Takeaways

9. Latin America Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Country

    9.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019 to 2023

    9.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024 to 2034

        9.2.1. By Country

            9.2.1.1. Brazil

            9.2.1.2. Mexico

            9.2.1.3. Rest of Latin America

        9.2.2. By Type

        9.2.3. By Application

    9.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        9.3.1. By Country

        9.3.2. By Type

        9.3.3. By Application

    9.4. Key Takeaways

10. Western Europe Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Country

    10.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019 to 2023

    10.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024 to 2034

        10.2.1. By Country

            10.2.1.1. Germany

            10.2.1.2. UK

            10.2.1.3. France

            10.2.1.4. Spain

            10.2.1.5. Italy

            10.2.1.6. Rest of Western Europe

        10.2.2. By Type

        10.2.3. By Application

    10.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        10.3.1. By Country

        10.3.2. By Type

        10.3.3. By Application

    10.4. Key Takeaways

11. Eastern Europe Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Country

    11.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019 to 2023

    11.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024 to 2034

        11.2.1. By Country

            11.2.1.1. Poland

            11.2.1.2. Russia

            11.2.1.3. Czech Republic

            11.2.1.4. Romania

            11.2.1.5. Rest of Eastern Europe

        11.2.2. By Type

        11.2.3. By Application

    11.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        11.3.1. By Country

        11.3.2. By Type

        11.3.3. By Application

    11.4. Key Takeaways

12. South Asia and Pacific Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Country

    12.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019 to 2023

    12.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024 to 2034

        12.2.1. By Country

            12.2.1.1. India

            12.2.1.2. Bangladesh

            12.2.1.3. Australia

            12.2.1.4. New Zealand

            12.2.1.5. Rest of South Asia and Pacific

        12.2.2. By Type

        12.2.3. By Application

    12.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        12.3.1. By Country

        12.3.2. By Type

        12.3.3. By Application

    12.4. Key Takeaways

13. East Asia Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Country

    13.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019 to 2023

    13.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024 to 2034

        13.2.1. By Country

            13.2.1.1. China

            13.2.1.2. Japan

            13.2.1.3. South Korea

        13.2.2. By Type

        13.2.3. By Application

    13.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        13.3.1. By Country

        13.3.2. By Type

        13.3.3. By Application

    13.4. Key Takeaways

14. Middle East and Africa Market Analysis 2019 to 2023 and Forecast 2024 to 2034, By Country

    14.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019 to 2023

    14.2. Market Size Value (US$ Million) & Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024 to 2034

        14.2.1. By Country

            14.2.1.1. GCC Countries

            14.2.1.2. South Africa

            14.2.1.3. Israel

            14.2.1.4. Rest of MEA

        14.2.2. By Type

        14.2.3. By Application

    14.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        14.3.1. By Country

        14.3.2. By Type

        14.3.3. By Application

    14.4. Key Takeaways

15. Key Countries Market Analysis

    15.1. USA

        15.1.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.1.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.1.2.1. By Type

            15.1.2.2. By Application

    15.2. Canada

        15.2.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.2.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.2.2.1. By Type

            15.2.2.2. By Application

    15.3. Brazil

        15.3.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.3.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.3.2.1. By Type

            15.3.2.2. By Application

    15.4. Mexico

        15.4.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.4.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.4.2.1. By Type

            15.4.2.2. By Application

    15.5. Germany

        15.5.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.5.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.5.2.1. By Type

            15.5.2.2. By Application

    15.6. UK

        15.6.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.6.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.6.2.1. By Type

            15.6.2.2. By Application

    15.7. France

        15.7.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.7.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.7.2.1. By Type

            15.7.2.2. By Application

    15.8. Spain

        15.8.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.8.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.8.2.1. By Type

            15.8.2.2. By Application

    15.9. Italy

        15.9.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.9.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.9.2.1. By Type

            15.9.2.2. By Application

    15.10. Poland

        15.10.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.10.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.10.2.1. By Type

            15.10.2.2. By Application

    15.11. Russia

        15.11.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.11.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.11.2.1. By Type

            15.11.2.2. By Application

    15.12. Czech Republic

        15.12.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.12.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.12.2.1. By Type

            15.12.2.2. By Application

    15.13. Romania

        15.13.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.13.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.13.2.1. By Type

            15.13.2.2. By Application

    15.14. India

        15.14.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.14.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.14.2.1. By Type

            15.14.2.2. By Application

    15.15. Bangladesh

        15.15.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.15.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.15.2.1. By Type

            15.15.2.2. By Application

    15.16. Australia

        15.16.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.16.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.16.2.1. By Type

            15.16.2.2. By Application

    15.17. New Zealand

        15.17.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.17.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.17.2.1. By Type

            15.17.2.2. By Application

    15.18. China

        15.18.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.18.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.18.2.1. By Type

            15.18.2.2. By Application

    15.19. Japan

        15.19.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.19.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.19.2.1. By Type

            15.19.2.2. By Application

    15.20. South Korea

        15.20.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.20.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.20.2.1. By Type

            15.20.2.2. By Application

    15.21. GCC Countries

        15.21.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.21.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.21.2.1. By Type

            15.21.2.2. By Application

    15.22. South Africa

        15.22.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.22.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.22.2.1. By Type

            15.22.2.2. By Application

    15.23. Israel

        15.23.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.23.2. Market Share Analysis, 2023

            15.23.2.1. By Type

            15.23.2.2. By Application

16. Market Structure Analysis

    16.1. Competition Dashboard

    16.2. Competition Benchmarking

    16.3. Market Share Analysis of Top Players

        16.3.1. By Regional

        16.3.2. By Type

        16.3.3. By Application

17. Competition Analysis

    17.1. Competition Deep Dive

        17.1.1. Applied Materials, Inc.

            17.1.1.1. Overview

            17.1.1.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.1.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.1.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.1.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.1.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.1.5.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.1.5.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.2. Arradiance, LLC

            17.1.2.1. Overview

            17.1.2.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.2.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.2.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.2.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.2.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.2.5.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.2.5.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.3. ASM International

            17.1.3.1. Overview

            17.1.3.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.3.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.3.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.3.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.3.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.3.5.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.3.5.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.4. Beneq

            17.1.4.1. Overview

            17.1.4.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.4.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.4.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.4.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.4.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.4.5.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.4.5.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.5. CVD Equipment Corporation

            17.1.5.1. Overview

            17.1.5.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.5.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.5.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.5.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.5.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.5.5.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.5.5.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.6. Encapsulix

            17.1.6.1. Overview

            17.1.6.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.6.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.6.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.6.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.6.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.6.5.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.6.5.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.7. Entegris

            17.1.7.1. Overview

            17.1.7.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.7.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.7.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.7.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.7.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.7.5.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.7.5.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.8. Eugene Technology Co., Ltd.

            17.1.8.1. Overview

            17.1.8.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.8.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.8.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.8.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.8.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.8.5.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.8.5.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.9. Forge Nano Inc.

            17.1.9.1. Overview

            17.1.9.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.9.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.9.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.9.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.9.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.9.5.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.9.5.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.10. Kurt J. Lesker Company

            17.1.10.1. Overview

            17.1.10.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.10.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.10.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.10.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.10.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.10.5.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.10.5.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.11. LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION

            17.1.11.1. Overview

            17.1.11.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.11.3. Profitability by Market Segments

            17.1.11.4. Sales Footprint

            17.1.11.5. Strategy Overview

                17.1.11.5.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.11.5.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.11.5.3. Channel Strategy

18. Assumptions & Acronyms Used

19. Research Methodology