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Educational Equipment and Supplies in Mexico
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| Title: |
Educational Equipment and Supplies in Mexico: A Strategic Entry Report, 1996 |
| Date
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1999-07-07 |
| Pages: |
172 |
| ISBN: |
0741811707 |
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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 How to Strategically Evaluate Mexico
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Mexico
2 EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Mexican Economy
2.2.2 Latent Demand: Composition
2.2.3 Books
2.2.4 Electronic Equipment
2.2.5995 Import Market Share (Percent for USA and Major Competitors)
2.2.6 Educational Supplies
2.2.7995 Import Market Share (Percent for USA and Major Competitors)
2.2.8 Latent Demand: Leading Segments
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Marketing Strategy
2.3.2 Accessibility: Local Production
2.3.3 Books
2.3.4 Electronic Products
2.3.5 Imports
2.3.6 Accessibility: U.S. Presence
2.3.7 Electronic Equipment
2.3.8 Educational Supplies
2.3.9 American Companies
2.3.10 Latent Demand: Target Buyers
2.3.11 Preschool, Primary and Junior High Schools
2.3.12 Universities
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Labeling for Imports
2.4.3 This Decree does not apply to
2.4.4 Certificate of Quality
2.4.5 Certificate of Origin
2.4.6 Minimum Prices for Imported Products
2.4.7 Accessibility: Tariffs/Barriers
2.4.8 Accessibility: Distribution Strategies
2.4.9 Accessibility: Financing Strategies/Options
2.5 Useful Contacts
2.5.1 National Chambers
2.5.2 National Associations
2.5.3 Manufacturers of Educational Software in Mexico
2.5.4 Publishers
2.5.5 Bilingual Schools in Mexico
2.5.6 Public Universities
2.5.7 Private Universities
2.5.8 Potential Distributors
2.5.9 Exhibitions
2.5.10 Accessibility: The Media
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 Introduction
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 Receivables Insurance
4.2.9 Small Business Administration
4.2.10 Credit Programs for U.S. Food and Agricultural Products
4.2.11 Local Sources of Customer Financing
4.2.12 Commercial Banks
4.2.13 Development Banks
4.2.14 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.15 Project Finance In Mexico
4.2.16 Pure Project Financing
4.2.17 Financing for Projects
4.2.18 Tariffs and Fees
4.2.19 Import Licenses
4.2.20 Export Controls
4.2.21 Documentation
4.2.22 Standards, Testing, Labeling And Certification
4.2.23 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 Risks
5.4.2 Expropriation Risks
5.4.3 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.4 Political Violence Risks
5.4.5 Direct Investment Incentives and Requirements
5.4.6 Private Ownership Risks
5.4.7 Protecting Property
5.4.8 Regulatory Risks
5.4.9 Key Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.10 The Local Labor Market
5.4.11 Trade Zones & Free Ports
5.4.12 Capital Outflow and Repatriation Risks
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 Key Aspects Of The Law
6.2.6 Tender Specifications
6.2.7 Legal Points
6.2.8 Advertising
6.2.9 Demographics
6.2.10 Central Region
6.2.11 Western Region
6.2.12 Consumer Markets
6.2.13 Agricultural Technologies and Equipment
6.2.14 Food Processing Technologies
6.2.15 The Electronics Industry
6.2.16 Footwear
6.2.17 Textiles and Apparel
6.2.18 Furniture
6.2.19 Metalworking
6.2.20 Pharmaceuticals
6.2.21 Tourism
6.2.22 Northeastern Region
6.2.23 Border Region
6.2.24 Protecting Your Product From IPR Infringement
6.2.25 Marketing U.S. Food and Agricultural Products in Mexico
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 The Political System, Elections, & Parties
8.4.2 Nature Of Bilateral Relationship with the U.S.
8.4.3 Major Political Issues Affecting The Business Climate
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 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Government
11.1.3 Historic International Relations
11.1.4 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.1.5 Border and Environmental Affairs
11.2 Business Customs in Mexico
11.2.1 Local Customs
11.2.2 Security
11.2.3 Culture
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