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Succeed in Mexico, Brazil and Latin America...
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LATINtalk eJournal - March '16 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
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Mexican automotive manufacturing sector is closing in on other NAFTA countries
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The Mexican automotive manufacturing sector is surging, rapidly closing the gap between other manufacturing countries and its NAFTA neighbors, Canada, and the US. Mexico has a thriving automotive sector, and it's getting bigger. In just the last five years, over $24 billion USD in new investment ... Read on... |
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Brazil: Anatomy of a breakdown - Still waiting to hit rock bottom
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A tough year in 2015 has many wondering how Brazil will right the ship as the auto industry - and economy as a whole - continues its downward spiral, and most agree that the worst is yet to come. To download Analyst Note from ... Read on... |
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Mexico caught up very fast with international standards
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Walter Jungwirth, who heads the Mexico operations of Engel Holding GmbH, is a 38-year Engel veteran.He joined the Austria-based machinery and robot manufacturer in 1978, and the following year, made his first trip to Mexico ... Read on... |
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Additional automotive articles
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- Brazil electric car production gets German support - Autos: Brazil Demand Weakening to Begin 2016 (download report) - Trucks: Brazil Demand Sees Little Improvement in February 2016 (download report) - Procedures for Temporarily Importing Vehicles into Mexico Read on... |
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WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCE & ONLINE COURSE
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WORKSHOP in Troy Mich. (USA) on June 17
"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 ... |
| SELF-STUDY ONLINE COURSE
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 April 13
The Globalization of the Automotive Industry: Examining the Recent Past, the Current State, and Future Trends
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Full-day Conference by University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute on April 13 in Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA) ... Learn more ... |
WORKSHOP in Frankfurt, Germany on April 7
WORKSHOP in Auburn Hills (MI) on April 12
Defending Price: Strengthening Negotiations with Purchasing" sales training for Automotive Suppliers
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It's Time to Fix the Top Problem Plaguing Mexico
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Corruption dominates Mexico's headlines: helicopter rides for officials' family members, housing deals from favored government contractors, the still unexplained disappearance of 43 students and a drug lord escaping a ... Read on... |
Last year when I visited Brazil I was cautiously optimistic, and returning again this year, I remain so. We were expecting problems, but we were encouraged to see some signs of change taking place and are hopeful that as host ... Read on... |
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Seven considerations for a successful manufacturing plant relocation to Mexico
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Due to market conditions, supplier demands and a myriad of other reasons some companies are compelled to plan and execute a manufacturing plant relocation to Mexico.As the global marketplace evolves, many companies are ... Read on... |
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Additional manufacturing and economy articles
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- Brazil to resume growth by around October, finance minister says - Invest in Mexico's Growth - The Observer view on Brazil - Mexican economy likely expanding at a pace close to trend - Brazil Inflation Relief Fans Interest Rate Cut Bets Read on... |
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HOT TOPICS PRESENTED
BY PRACTICING EXPERTS
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Doing business in Mexico: how to understand and mitigate the risks of fraud, corruption and security
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Investing in Mexico: Planning for Success
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Opportunities in the Mexican Auto Industry
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The Panama Canal Expansion: Time Versus Cost Trade-Off
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The Panama Canal expands in 2016, allowing for more and larger (post-Panamax) ships to make the passage from East Asia to the United States.In 2015, the Boston Consulting Group and C.H. Robinson evaluated how shippers ... Read on... |
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TTIP & TPP - A Threat to Latin America?
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For centuries, Latin America's economies have revolved around exporting commodities - be it digging up minerals and hydrocarbons, planting soya or coffee, or taking advantage of what animals leave behind, the region has ... Read on... |
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Additional supply chain and trade articles
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- Mexico: Decree for the Promotion of the Strategic Duty-Free Area - Argentina concerned about Brazilian political situation's impact on bilateral trade - Mercosur prepares to celebrate 25th anniversary hoping it can be 'reborn' under Argentine leadership - Panama Canal Expansion Eyeing June Inauguration To read above articles, please click here... |
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TAX, FINANCE & INVESTMENT
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Mexico: The Mexican Tax Authority Publishes New General Rules Related With The Maquiladora Industry
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The Miscellaneous Tax Rules for Fiscal Year 2016 ("Tax Rules") were published in the Federal Official Gazette, on December 23, 2015. The Tax Rules shall be in full force and effect as of January 1, 2016. This alert, is limited to highlight ... Read on... |
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How Technology Ensures Tax Clarity in Latin America
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As I indicated in my last post and my colleagues Ana Paula Maciel and Ernesto Levy note in a recent webcast, Latin America is one of the largest and fastest-growing regions for U.S. exports. Of course, many countries in ... Read on... |
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Additional finance, tax and investment articles
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Strong strategic Commodity Manager, must haves:
- Able to provide strong strategic objectives, follow through with execution
- Career Driven, with proven career progression
- Strong knowledge of automotive supplier market
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PLANT GENERAL MANAGER, MONTERREY, MX
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Company: USA Based - $40 Million Plant
Overview: Call for details on this confidential search - This company is a world leader in the appliance/food equipment area. The plant is a profitable operation with processes in assembly, metal fabrication, and tube bending.
Learn more ...
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Mexico: Company duties vis-à-vis the National Immigration Institute
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Companies with foreign employees.As every year, Immigration authorities continue carrying out inspections of the immigration status at companies, without prior notice. In these inspections, the following points are reviewed ... Read on... |
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Expats: Healthcare in Brazil
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Healthcare in Brazil is available at both public and private institutions. Permanent residents are able to get access to free public healthcare at any of the government hospitals. Healthcare facilities and doctors in Brazil ... Read on... |
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Additional HR and talent management articles
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- The 100 Most Powerful Businesspeople in Latin America 2016
- Chile: Major problems are emerging for the world's largest copper-producing nation
- Mexico: CDMX ranks No. 1 for traffic congestion Mexico City drivers spend more time stuck in traffic than anyone else
- US government supports Argentine appeal to lift injunctions in its debt dispute
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