Strike one: She was a woman in an industry dominated by men.

But owning even big systems was not enough to dominate the industry.

Through the 80's, Japanese companies had slowly grown to dominate the industry.

The business model that had dominated the industry for centuries was to change radically.

Boeing dominates the industry, and is expected to continue to do so for years, if not decades.

Such payments are far less important for most small nursing homes, which still dominate the industry.

"As a woman it is quite difficult at times to prove yourself and be successful in an industry dominated by males," she said.

The modern fashion cycle, established in the 1920s, still dominates the industry today.

But, today, small companies can't afford to compete with the muscular few who dominate the industry.

Which is why it really dominates the industry now.