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Hotel and Restaurant Furniture in Mexico
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| Title: |
Hotel and Restaurant Furniture in Mexico: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2001-08-07 |
| Pages: |
153 |
| ISBN: |
0597796343 |
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About
the Author(s)/Editor(s) |
Philip
M. Parker
Eli Lilly Chair Professor in Innovation, Business and
Society
INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France & Singapore)
Philip M. Parker is the
Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business
and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore).
He has been a professor there since 1988 where he
teaches graduate and doctoral-level courses on global
competitive strategy and research methodology. He
has taught courses at Harvard University (HBS), the
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Stanford
University (GSB), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT Sloan School) and UCLA (Anderson School). Dr.
Parker received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from
the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
and has Masters degrees in Finance and Banking (University
of Aix-Marseille, France) and Managerial Economics
(Wharton). His undergraduate degrees are in mathematics
and economics. Some of his work and methodologies
applied in this study were financially supported by
the Research and Development Committee at INSEAD which
is gratefully acknowledged.
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About
the Series |
This
series helps international managers expand to various
country markets around the world. Each report is a broad
study of a particular product market, but also gives
information useful for entry strategies (trend analysis,
marketing, production, finance, and distribution strategy).
Each study provides ample statistics on market size
and trends, as well as various economic statistics cover
human resources and cross-cultural management. |
Contents |
1 INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 Evaluating Mexico
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Mexico
2 HOTEL AND RESTAURANT FURNITURE
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: aspects of interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Statistical Data
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Marketing Strategy
2.3.2 Local Production
2.3.3 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Distribution Practices
2.4.2 Financing
2.4.3 Trade Promotion Opportunities
2.4.4 Import Climate
2.5 key Contacts
2.5.1 Manufacturers and Distributors of Furniture for Hotels and Restaurants
2.5.2 Mexican Media
2.5.3 Business Magazines
2.5.4 Chambers of Commerce
2.5.5 Upcoming Trade Shows
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN MEXICO
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Mexico
3.2.1 Economic Dynamics
3.2.2 Dynamic Markets
3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.4 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.5 Infrastructure Situation
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN MEXICO
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Mexico
4.2.1 Trade & Project Financing
4.2.2 Financing Availability
4.2.3 Advance Payment
4.2.4 Letters of Credit
4.2.5 Documentary Collections
4.2.6 Open Account
4.2.7 Standby Letters of Credit
4.2.8 Small Business Administration
4.2.9 Local Sources of Customer Financing
4.2.10 Commercial Banks
4.2.11 Development Banks
4.2.12 Pure Project Financing
4.2.13 Inter-American Development Bank
4.2.14 Tariffs and Fees
4.2.15 Licenses Required for Imports
4.2.16 Export Controls
4.2.17 Documentation
4.2.18 Local Standards
4.2.19 NOM Certification Requirements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN MEXICO
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Mexico
5.4.1 Currency Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.2 Expropriation Risks
5.4.3 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.4 Fiscal Incentives
5.4.5 Incentives for Special Industries
5.4.6 Export Incentives
5.4.7 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.8 Protecting Property
5.4.9 Regulatory Corruption Risks
5.4.10 Capital Market Risks
5.4.11 Securities
5.4.12 Political Violence Risks
5.4.13 Corruption Risks
5.4.14 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.15 The Local Labor Market
5.4.16 Foreign Trade Zone/Free Ports
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN MEXICO
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Mexico
6.2.1 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.2 Franchising Activities
6.2.3 Pricing
6.2.4 Government Procurement
6.2.5 Legal Points
6.2.6 Direct Sales
6.2.7 Types of Business Incorporation
6.2.8 Advertising Options
6.2.9 Demographics
6.2.10 Central Region
6.2.11 Western Region
6.2.12 Northwestern Region
6.2.13 Sonora
6.2.14 Baja California Sur
6.2.15 Northeastern Region
6.2.16 Texas Border Region
6.2.17 Intellectual Property Risks
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN MEXICO
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Mexico
7.2.1 Unionization in Mexico
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Mexico
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Mexico
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Mexico
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Mexico
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN MEXICO
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Mexico
8.4 Political Issues in Mexico
8.4.1 Political System, Elections, Parties
8.4.2 Politics and the Business Environment
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN MEXICO
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Mexico
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Mexico
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Mexico
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN MEXICO
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Mexico
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Mexico
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Mexico
10.2.3 Religion in Mexico
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Mexico
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 BUSINESS TRAVEL
11.1.1 Language
11.1.2 Climate
11.1.3 Health
11.1.4 Communications
11.2 Local Business Customs
11.2.1 Security
11.2.2 Mexican Holidays
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