The impact of robots and industry 4.0 in Latin America
New technology presents opportunities in terms of productivity, but also has potential drawbacks in terms of the profile of jobs and available employment. A new…
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More U.S. cars are being made in Mexico
The “Made in Mexico” label has become more plentiful on American car lots this year, even as auto makers pressured by President Donald Trump kicked…
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…
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…
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…
Outlook for the Brazil Automotive Industry in 2017
GlobalBusinessProfessor.com’s latest Audio Interview, “Outlook for the Brazil Automotive Industry in 2017”, features Julian G. Semple, Auto Industry Consultant of Brazil-based CARCON Automotive, and…
Autos/Trucks: Brazil Demand Comps Improving into Yearend (Jan. 2017)
Brazil auto demand declined 11% in Q4, modestly above our estimate down 13%. Brazil economic indicators are showing early signs of improvement with inflation and…
Current and Emerging Strategies in Global Automotive Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
Audio Interview Guest: Dr. Robert M. Monczka, PH.D. Globally recognized educator, researcher, speaker and consultant GlobalBusinessProfessor.com’s latest Audio Interview, “Current and Emerging Strategies…
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…