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…
Manufacturing
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
The New Cuba: Automotive Industry Opportunities?
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…