Doing Bussines in America 2
Doing Bussines in America 2
Doing Bussines in America 2
Fecha: 8 de oct. de 18
Bibliografía: https://latinamericahoy.es/2012/04/17/el-sector-automotriz-en-
america-latina/
Objective.
To understand the term 'cluster' and how it impacts businesses and regional
economies.
Guidelines.
1. Apply Porter's Value Chain to the automotive industry in the Americas.
2. Research and highlight the Latin American locations that play an
important role in the industry.
3. Find which locations abroad are similar to those here in Mexico and
explain why.
Deliverable.
Make a diagram with your analysis, and a written commentary about the
importance of clusters in the Mexican automotive industry (400 words).
Mexico
The union's president, Eduardo Solis, mentioned that in production the volume
of units was 3 million 400 thousand and that grew by 5.6 percent compared to
2014. So, there was a rise in exports of 4.4 per Million, reaching two million 642
thousand 887 units.
The main export destination remains, as in other sectors, the United States,
with growth of 6.3 percent.
VW plant in Puebla, one of the largest in Mexico.
Brazil
Reporte
Argentina
Its main market is Brazil, with whom it is in the process of liberating the
commercial exchange in order to promote both industries.
Fiat plant in Ferreyra, Cordoba in Argentina.
Chile
In Chile the sale of new cars during 2015 was around 282,000 units although it
reported a fall of 16.4%. In fact, according to BBVA Research, in 2016 further
deterioration in the market is forecast for sales of 257,000 units, less than the
year 2015 when sales were marked by 282,000 units. According to BBVA
Research in the short and medium term the growth of the automotive market in
Chile looks hopeful. The ANAC is the one who watches over the interests of the
industry in Chile. The ANAC is the one who watches over the interests of the
industry in Chile.
Colombia
In Colombia, a drop of 13.2% was recorded in 2015 and this year it is estimated
a fall in sales of new vehicles to 260,000 units, 8.2% less compared to 2015
when there were 290,000 units sold, although 2015 also showed a fall Of 13.1%
compared to 2014, representing a total decrease of 42,756 units.
IN MEXICO
Reporte
Nuevo León
This cluster is comprised of 297 companies, the most noteworthy of which are:
General Motors and Volkswagen in Sialo, Mazda in Salamanca and Honda in
Celaya, as well as reputable tire manufacturers like Pirelli and manufacturers of
auto parts, transmissions and components. Countries that have invested in the
state include Germany, Japan, United States, Italy, France, England, Spain,
Canada, Brazil, Holland, India, Taiwan, Switzerland, Sweden and Korea.
This civil association is made up of OEMs, Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers,
consulting firms, logistics companies, customs agents and other service
companies that comprise the automotive industry value chain in the region. Its
goal is to promote the development of the sector and strengthen business
networks by connecting companies and advocating projects that trigger regional
growth and productivity.
Create tax incentives programs for R&D activities and technology transfer.
Establish specialized R&D centers in collaboration with the private sector
and universities. - Federal Executive Branch - Cluster (IFC’s) FC Relative to
national standards, high availability of skilled human capital relevant to the
auto cluster; but quality needs to be increased to reach international levels
and higher-value production activities at scale • Emphasis on increasing
quality in math and science in primary and secondary education through
comprehensive school programs.