Describes the international oil tanker shipping industry and historically, and in 1983. Designed to provide a vehicle for practicing analysis of the industry in a volatile commodity business, and to formulate a strategy in such conditions. Can also be used to explore the potential of industry overexpansion and vertical policy integration of oil companies that own some, but not all the ships they use to transport its oil. "Hide
by Michael E. Porter, Richard Rawlinson, 23 pages. Publication Date: September 1, 1983. Prod. #: 384034-PDF-ENG
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