Regulatory framework in Baja California for private sector involvement in development of infrastructure projects
By Adina Moloman Sources: Oxford Business Group, PWC In the last ten years, Mexico has had several experiences involving the private sector in the development and management of different infrastructure projects in diverse sectors, including transport, communications, and environment and has proved to be an important source of innovation in those sectors highly benefiting the […]
2014 Outlook for the automotive industry in Tijuana
By Adina Moloman The automotive industry has been one of the Tijuana’s brightest spot so far of industries manufacturing in Mexico. There are around 55 Tijuana Manufacturing plants producing from seat belts, sound speakers, stamped metal parts, electronic sensors, carbon fiber body kits to trailer chassis and even trucks. The year 2014 concluded with two […]
2014 Medical device sector expansion in Tijuana
By Adina Moloman Mexico, as a new market for the medical device industry is providing the sector with consistent revenue growth, so the foreign direct investment in this sector is in constant growth. In particular, the Tijuana medical device industry has experienced significant growth over the last ten years and is expected to continue this […]
Lean manufacturing- the new approach to production
By Adina Moloman Most of the manufacturing companies are willing to implement an effective competitive strategy in order to reduce costs, obtain higher profits and at the same time meet the customer requirements. Those that do so are embracing the lean philosophy. The traditional way of understanding lean manufacturing is based on the optimization of […]
The PMI for Mexico
By Adina Moloman Sources: Markit, HSBC; Reuters The Purchasing Managers’ Index for Mexico is a business indicator of economic trends that especially shows the trend regarding sector Manufacturing in Mexico, extremely used by the financial market and many business decision makers. The HSBC Mexico Manufacturing PMI is based on data gathered every month based on […]
North American Competitiveness and Innovation Conference (NACIC)
By Adina Moloman Sources: NACIC 2014, US Embassy, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The year 2014 marked the 20th anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement, (NAFTA) among Canada, Mexico, and the United States, one of the most important initiative to reach economic integration and regional cooperation. The fourth edition of the North American […]
United States-Mexico Cross-Border Long-Haul Trucking Pilot Program
By Adina Moloman Sources: fas.org; FMCSA A three-year pilot program called United States-Mexico Cross-Border Long-Haul Trucking Pilot Program conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that allowed a select group of Mexican trucking companies to make deliveries beyond the commercial zone was completed in 2014. In addition, U.S. trucks were permitted to operate […]
Aerospace Business Agreement between the French cluster Champagne-Ardenne and Baja California
By Adina Moloman Sources: MEXICONOW, Mexicali Industrial Park (PIMSA), Cluster Aeroespacial de Baja California AC Baja California and the Champagne-Ardenne region in France established this last quarter of 2014 a collaboration agreement to promote Aerospace business in both states. The signature event took place in Tijuana, where the representatives of the Baja California Aerospace Cluster […]
Tijuana Innovadora: “The Mexican Diaspora”
By Adina Moloman Sources: http://www.tijuanainnovadora.com, UT San Diego, El Economista Tijuana Innovadora event took place at the Tijuana Cultural Center and offered numerous panels, conferences, workshops, exhibits, seminars, etc. Tijuana Innovadora third edition seeked to celebrate Tijuana’s potential in a variety of fields, but this event focusing mainly on the cooperation between the United States […]
2015 Mexico’s first Aerospace Tradeshow
By Adina Moloman Sources: MEXICO NOW, http://www.mexicoaeroespacial.com.mx/ To celebrate it’s a 100thanniversary, the Mexican Air Force (FAM) will organize next April 2015 the First Mexico’s Aerospace Tradeshow, where they will present its history and current structure, activities and capabilities. The Mexican Air Force (FAM) is the aviation branch of the Mexican Army and depends on […]