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About HCI Group, Ltd., HCI Group, Ltd. operates both GlobalAutoIndustry.com and GlobalBusinessProfessor.com portals. GlobalAutoIndustry.com provides information and resources to automotive executives responsible for their company's international development and operations, and helps them with doing business in the global marketplace. The Company's eJournals CHINAtalk, ASIAtalk, EUROtalk, AMERItalk, LATINtalk and GLOBALtalk HR editions, now reach 25,000 automotive supplier subscribers worldwide. The monthly eJournals provide targeted information and insight on doing business in international automotive markets. GlobalBusinessProfessor.com, a global business education platform, helps companies grow and succeed in international markets by providing education and training solutions to global challenges presented by leading experts from around the world. On-Demand Seminars and Audio Interviews provide valuable learning opportunities, while training programs provide effective international solutions to companies' global business and operational needs. Whether your company sources internationally, imports, exports, manufactures in several countries, has joint ventures or plans to do business internationally, you will find valuable help here. Contact us.
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Japanese auto manufacturers shifting focus to plants in Mexico
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 Japan's top carmakers are transferring more of their manufacturing processes to Mexico. Car manufacturers are being pressured to transfer by the strong rise of the yen and very high production costs in the country, while Mexico's vehicle exports have ... Read on... |
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Recovery Of Brazilian HCV Sector On Its Way
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Brazil's heavy commercial vehicle sector, including trucks and buses, faced a troubled 2012, contracting by a massive 19.3% to 167,400 vehicles, despite the total industry - including cars and light commercial vehicles - expanding by 4.6% to 3.8 million ... Read on... |
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Made in Mexico: Who will build the next vehicle? Here's the competition
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Hundreds of auto industry people from the South met in Chattanooga recently, and much of the talk wasn't about the region but instead Mexico. As Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant makes a business case to assemble new products -- such as ... Read on... |
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Additional Latin America automotive articles
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Mexico auto output, exports drop in March
Argentina Car Market up 7% in February 2013, but recession is close!
Brazil Car Market down 5% in February 2013
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ON-DEMAND SEMINAR: LATIN AMERICA MANUFACTURING
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"Manufacturing in Latin America - The Next Global Wave" with Michael L. Hetzel
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 From early industrialization to modern times, manufacturing in Latin America has enjoyed a long history but only limited success. Shifts in modern manufacturing materials, production methods, market distribution and logistics are changing the future. Watch seminar ... |
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LATIN AMERICA MANUFACTURING
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How Mexico Is Becoming More Attractive To U.S. Manufacturers
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 Mexico's economy boomed when the country signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) nearly two decades ago. The manufacturing sector especially thrived as U.S. firms shifted their operations to Mexico to take advantage of the cheap labor ... Read on... |
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Brazilian industrial production continues to struggle despite all the incentives
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Brazil's industrial output shrank more than expected in February, reversing most of the previous month's gains and casting fresh doubt over the health of an anaemic recovery in the struggling sector. Industrial production fell a seasonally ... Read on... |
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Brazil's Manufacturing Sector Expands Least In Three Months
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HR ISSUES IN LATIN AMERICA
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Mexico: Mandatory Profit Sharing
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 The new Mexican Federal Labor Law ("FLL") came into effect on December 1, 2012. Although more than 300 articles were amended after considerable debate in the Mexican Federal Congress, the rest of the FLL remains in effect as in the past. Read on... |
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The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI
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For global companies, communication is a critical competency that impacts talent acquisition, engagement, retention, and innovation. These, in turn, are factors that provide companies competitive advantages and determine market leadership. Read on... |
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Mexico hourly wages now lower than China's: study
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Mexico's hourly wages are about a fifth lower than China's, a huge turnaround from just 10 years ago when they were nearly three times higher, according to new research by Bank of America Merrill Lynch.Stagnant salaries in Mexico, fueled ... Read on... |
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Bringing Corporate Housing Solutions to Brazil
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Helping assignees navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing country. The corporate housing profession has continued to evolve from a small cottage industry to one that continues to play a key-and sometimes low-key-role in the relocation ... Read on... |
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Additional Latin America HR articles
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Argentina: U.S., Canadian, and Australian Tourist and Business Travelers to Argentina Required to Pay Reciprocity Fees Prior to Travelling Brazil: Work Eligibility for Dependents of Foreign Workers Under Local Contract in Brazil Read on... |
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How China's rise forced Latin America to wake up and innovate
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 I am frequently asked about the impact of China in Latin America. What is Latin America's position on China becoming manufacturer to the world? What does the region's future hold without the US as a sole economic superpower? At the outset, ... Read on... |
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China increasingly reliant upon South America for natural resources
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Organizations and countries often rely on other nations for resources or manufacturing, as raw material costs and manufacturing labor are often less expensive in less developed nations. This makes purchasing goods from outside the country ... Read on... |
"MEXICO: Federal Labor Law Reform" with Ricardo Castro-Garza
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 This new Seminar covers: New ways of hiring / Employers' obligations and prohibitions / Salary modalities / Outsourcing and profit sharing / Rescission, back wages, severance payments, and statute of limitations / Procedural aspects and fines / Collective, Union aspects / Human rights at the workplace / General recommendations, and more. To view, please click here |
"The Brazilian Automotive Industry" with Julian G. Semple
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 About the Seminar: Brief history of the Brazilian market / Overview of the market - players and market share / Cars, LCV and HCV / Market drivers: consumer buying power, GDP and credit expansion / Potential for growth: fleet size and age / Reduce high percentage of taxes / OEM current capacity in Brazil and Argentina and planned investments to support growth / New players development: South Korean and Chinese / Commercial agreements Mercosur and Mexico. To view, please click here |
"How to Remain Competitive as a Supplier in Mexico" with Leo Torres de Unanue
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About the Seminar: Current situation in Mexico / Top commodities sourced in Mexico / Current environment in the purchasing world / Challenges and opportunities for Mexican manufacturing sites / What can we do? / What comes next? To view, please click here |
"Suppliers Terms & Conditions - Buying in Mexico" with Jorge Luis Ruiz
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About this Seminar: Introduction and Background / Procuring goods and services in Mexico / Ownership issues regarding services / Purchase and Sales principles / Agreements/Terms & Conditions / Authority of the parties / Methods of Payment / Risk of Loss / Customs considerations / Invoicing / Labor issues / Warranties / Mexican official standards (NOMs) / Supplier managed inventory / Confidential Information / Consignment / Practical Case. To view, please click here |
"How to Grow your Brand using Global Social Media" with Marek Wawrzyniak
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This Seminar will help you better understand how to localize Social Media techniques as a Brand building strategy. Did you know the Facebook and Twitter are blocked in China, while China has their own social networks growing rapidly? To view, please click here |
Upcoming OnDemand Seminars
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"Brazil Bus Market Analysis" report by RNCOS
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A major part of bus production in Brazil is exported to various geographical regions. The increasing bus demand from different countries has also influenced the production levels of buses in Brazil. The demand for the country's bus from domestic market and various countries is rising, which is forcing the manufacturer to increase the production levels. Further, by our report, "Brazil Bus Market Analysis", it is anticipated that the bus production in the country will grow at a CAGR of around 17% during 201 2-2015. To view report details, read here |
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Best Practices for Shipping Southbound into Mexico
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As on-shoring continues and increasing numbers of U.S. businesses shift or expand Mexico-based production, it's important to consider the balance in your supply chain. How you ship parts and materials to plants south of the border can greatly impact ... Read on ... |
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Brazil: New rules regulate the 4 percent unified ICMS rate on interstate transactions involving imported goods
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Starting 1 January this year, imported goods have been subjected to a 4 percent state sales tax (Imposto sobre Circulação de Mercadorias e Serviços or "ICMS") rate on interstate transactions after their importation, regardless of their ... Read on ... |
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Brazil claims trade situation with Argentina is "less than satisfactory"
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Brazil admitted that the trade situation with Argentina is "less than satisfactory", given the ongoing barriers and restrictions imposed by Buenos Aires and revealed that the bilateral trade balance is now inclined in favour of its southern neighbour ... Read on ... |
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Additional Latin America trade articles
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Recent Jurisprudence - The Authority of the President to Repeal Customs Duties Mercusor: A Trade Pact Left Out In The Cold Twenty Years Later: Accounting for NAFTA's Wins and Losses Cargo Thefts Decrease In U.S., Mexico Announces Plan To Combat Highway Crime Read on ... |
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LATIN AMERICA GLOBAL HEADLINES
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Latest articles from around the world
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To read the following articles, click hereMexico Peso Rises to Strongest Since 2011 as RBC Boosts Forecast Source: BloombergVolkswagen looks back on six decades in Brazil Source: Deutsche WelleSlowdown be damned! Business travellers still flocking to Brazil Source: Financial TimesMexico packs potential for plastics Source: Plastics News4 Former BizJet Execs Charged With Foreign Bribery (in Latin America) Source: Manufacturing.netMexican President Supports Japan Trade Talks Source: HispanicBusiness.com
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ADDITIONAL LATIN AMERICA ARTICLES
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Why Mexico's Become a Hotter Investment Than Brazil Latin America: New vehicles for infrastructure investment For Future Economic Growth and Value Creation, Brazil Will Require Improved Productivity Worst over for Brazilian economy yet measures needed: report Brazil: Real estate prices' increase in Rio and Sao Paulo among the highest in the world Costa Rica Ranked Number One Latin America Services Outsourcing Destination To read above articles, please click here |
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