Electronics Manufacturing Sector in India
Introduction: Manufacturing has emerged as one of the high growth sectors in India. Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi, had launched the “Make in India” program to place India on the world map as…
Manufacturing
Combustion: The Beginning of the End For American Automakers in China
Combustion is The New Cartographer’s guide to the present and future of the auto industry. In the early 1980s Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping returned from visits to Japan and the US with a vision of…
USA New Government: Implications for the Mexican Automotive Industry
Despite Donald Trump’s election, Mexico will not experience an immediate downturn due to the fact that his proposals will require at least 2 years to come to fruition. However, in the midterm, several risks may…
Third of manufacturing firms want to move some operations out of UK after Brexit, report warns
Leaving EU is a ‘game-changer’ for UK manufacturing with two-thirds of companies believing the instability will be bad for the economy. Deep uncertainty caused by Theresa May’s drive to Brexit has left one in three…
Protectionism in China is growing, German ambassador to mainland says
China’s leaders may be touting efforts to offer foreign investors a level playing field, but on the ground, protectionism appears to be growing, Germany’s ambassador to China told CNBC. “It doesn’t matter which trading partner…
The Mexican Automotive Industry: Current Situation, Challenges and Opportunities
Automotive production represents one of the most dynamic and competitive industries in Mexico. Thus, Mexico has become an important player in the automotive and auto parts sector at the global level. Over recent decades, Mexico…
China should reduce production costs for manufacturers as competition with India grows
The competitive pressure on China’s manufacturing sector from India is perhaps much bigger than China imagined. China’s actual salary has grown 10.6 percent since 2008, while India has seen a salary growth of just 0.2…
Demand Driven and the Global Supply Chain
GlobalBusinessProfessor.com’s latest Audio Interview, “Demand Driven and the Global Supply Chain” features Carol Ptak, Founder and Partner of the Demand Driven Institute and global supply chain expert. In the 10-minute Audio Interview, Ms. Ptak describes…
Key Factors Affecting Industrial Cyber Security Globally
GlobalBusinessProfessor.com’s latest Audio Interview, “Key Factors Affecting Industrial Cyber Security Globally”, features Scott Phillips, President & Founder of Connected Factory Global. In the 12-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Phillips describes the key differences affecting Industrial…
Handling Mass Layoffs in China’s Manufacturing Sector
As China’s annual growth begins to slow, mass layoffs may be unavoidable for many American manufacturers as they are faced with declining demand and rising business costs. It is important for these companies to understand…