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Succeed in Mexico, Brazil and Latin America...
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LATINtalk eJournal - February '16 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
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Contrasting fortunes for Brazil and Mexico's auto manufacturing sectors
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Several recent reports have noted the difference between Brazil and Mexico in the automotive manufacturing sector. A recent editorial from IHS SupplierBusiness gave a good snapshot of the dichotomy between these two countries and its ... Read on... |
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Is Mexico the New Detroit?
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Quick - name the largest vehicle producers in the world. China, Japan, Germany, and the United States are probably among the more common answers. You might be surprised to learn that Mexico now belongs in that group. Mexico is ... Read on... |
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Brazil aims to free auto trade with Argentina, Mexico - minister
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Brazil wants to liberalize trade in vehicles and auto parts with Argentina and Mexico, Trade Minister Armando Monteiro told Reuters on Thursday, in a major shift away from protectionism.Brazil wants to liberalize trade in ... Read on... |
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Additional automotive articles
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- International Location Report: Site Selection in the Auto Industry - A Move to Mexico? - 'Missing links' in the auto supply chain offer options in Mexico - Brazil police include Lula in investigation of auto sector bills Read on... |
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WORKSHOP & ONLINE COURSES
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WORKSHOP in Troy Mich. (USA) on February 19
"MEXICO: Bridging Cultures in Automotive Supply Chain Management to Drive Performance"
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The 1/2 - day, interactive workshop will present methodologies for incorporating lean concepts such as standard work, PDCA, root cause analysis and A3 thinking to improve intercultural communication. Participants in the seminar will learn how to avoid misunderstandings and reduce waste rooted in language, culture and distance ... Learn more ... |
ONLINE COURSE
Technical Spanish for doing business in the Mexican automotive industry
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Today's global supply chain requires participants from many countries to understand each other and communicate effectively. In fact, your long-term career success may depend on your ability to converse clearly in languages other ... Learn more ... |
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Connected Vehicle Management Overview
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The widespread adoption of in-vehicle technology, mobile devices, and the infrastructure to support them has suddenly accelerated the growth of the Connected Vehicle industry. To ensure that the V2X environment is successful, manufacturers, telecommunications companies, regulatory and public safety agencies and insurers will require ... Learn more ... |
| CONFERENCE in Ann Arbor Mich. on February 17
Sustainable Supply Chains: How New Mobility Strategies and Technologies Are Changing Goods Movement
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Full-day Conference by University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute and UM SMART on February 17 in Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA) ... Learn more ... |
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International Location Report: Mexico's Economy Is Setting Production Records
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Mexico is experiencing strong economic growth across a range of industrial sectors, which should be buoyed by further government investment in education and infrastructure. Mexico has long been one of the strongest trading ... Read on... |
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Brazil factories and mine production plunges 8.3% in 2015, with little prospects of change in the short term
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Industrial output in Brazil fell for a seventh straight month in December, capping the worst year for manufacturers in more than a decade as they struggle with inflation, high interest rates and political uncertainty.Output at factories ... Read on... |
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Are We Missing a Bright Turnaround Story in Brazil?
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Paul McNamara, GAM fund manager, discusses the outlook for emerging markets with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal and Alix Steel on "What'd You Miss?" To see video ... Read on... |
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Additional economy and manufacturing articles
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- Mexican Industrial Production Ended 2015 Very Weak - U.S. Manufacturers Find the Right Shore in Mexico - Mexican economy likely to boost manufacturing production in 2016 - IMF praise for Argentina's measures... but forecasts 'mild recession' this year - Brazil's inflation at 12-year high in January driven by food and transportation prices Read on... |
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HOT TOPICS PRESENTED
BY PRACTICING EXPERTS
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"Maquila at 50! Manufacturing Engine of Mexico"
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"Big Gains: Challenges & Opportunities for Auto Suppliers in Mexico"
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"Foreign Direct Investment in Mexico"
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"Creating a Company in Brazil"
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"Investing in Mexico: Planning for Success"
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"Is Cuba Ready For American Trade And Investment?"
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"Doing Business in Mexico: Mitigating the risks of fraud, corruption and security"
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"Opportunities for Suppliers in the Mexican Auto Industry"
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"Heavy Duty Vehicle Industry in Mexico - Current and Future Opportunities for Foreign Suppliers"
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"Investment Strategies for the Brazilian Market"
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TAX, FINANCE & INVESTMENT
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Mexico: Extension granted to nonresidents operating under maquiladora shelter regime
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Mexico's Miscellaneous Tax Rules for 2016, which were published in the official gazette on 23 December 2015 and apply as from 1 January 2016, include changes to the rules governing nonresidents that carry out operations in Mexico ... Read on... |
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Latin America: 7 Compliance Challenges and how to overcome them
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Scandals. Whistleblower cases. Leniency agreements. With the continued establishment of new trade accords and the introduction of new regulatory frameworks across Latin America in recent years, the business and investment ... Read on... |
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Brazil's Repatriation Law introduces tax and currency exchange voluntary disclosure and amnesty program - top points
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Brazil has passed Law No. 13,254, the Repatriation Law, introducing a tax and currency exchange voluntary disclosure and amnesty program (locally known by the acronym RERCT) to stimulate the voluntary disclosure of assets ... Read on... |
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Additional finance, tax and investment articles
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- Investment Demand Remains Robust in Latin America, According to European Bank - Latin American VAT and EInvoicing Mandates - Chinese Finance to Latin America Soars to $29 Billion in 2015 To read above articles, please click here... |
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Is Turnover a Problem in Mexico?
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HMC's* plant had just ramped up a couple of years ago outside of Silao, Mexico. Top management had been summoned to the US headquarter offices to review financial results. The CFO had been tracking the investment plan related to the ... Read on... |
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Brazil and India's Young People Are the Most Confident in Their Tech Skills
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More than three-fourths of young people in Brazil and India are confident that they have the necessary tech skills for a successful future career. People across the world are increasingly worrying that machines will replace ... Read on... |
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Additional HR and talent management articles
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- Latin America's most competitive workforces - Mexico: Ciudad Juarez Violence at lowest levels since 2007 - US And Cuba To Restore Scheduled Airline Service After Signing Aviation Pact Tuesday - Latin America Imported 9.4 Million Tons of Steel from China in 2015 - Argentina ends power subsidies; some bills could increase by as much as 500% - Mexican Airlines Soar To read above articles, please click here... |
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