One of the first foreign companies to rush into U.S. production when the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) took effect on January 1, 1994 was Germany’s BMW Group; they constructed and opened a gigantic…
Global Business Professor’s Audio Interview, “The 3 different ways a manufacturing company can setup its operation in Mexico” features Veronica Contreras, VP of Sales & Marketing, Co-Production International, and Mexico manufacturing expert. In the…
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…
U.S. employers that hire workers from abroad can spend more than three times what they do for domestic hires, while it can take six times longer to bring a foreign worker on board than a…
Global Business Professor’s latest Audio Interview, “Recruiting Talent in Mexico” features Jose Ruiz, CEO of Alder Koten, and Mexico recruitment expert. In the 7-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Ruiz discusses: The difference in recruiting for…
Cuba may be the only country where you can see drivers running out for milk and eggs in Model A’s and 1935 Fords, but transit is not always picturesque in a country where a 1960…
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…
GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest OnDemand Seminar, “Mexico Challenges and Opportunities for Domestic & International Transportation”, features Mr. Ramiro Luviano, Commercial Director of SCP Supply Chain Professionals. In the 26-minute seminar presentation, Mr. Luviano describes the status of…
GlobalBusinessProfessor.com’s latest podcast, “The New Cuba: Automotive Industry Opportunities”, features an update on investment opportunities in Cuba. Judy Kruger, Principal, Kruger International, LLC., talks about the state of manufacturing in Cuba today, with a…
GlobalBusinessProfessor.com’s latest Audio Interview, “Mexico’s Automotive Supply Chain and Opportunities for Suppliers”, features Ms. Alba Peña, VP Sourcing & Supply Chain for Grupo Prodensa. In the 11-minute interview, Ms. Pena describes the status of…