Mexico's Maquiladora Industry Conference | Las Vegas, NV

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

Obtain detailed and privileged information about the current and future conditions and trends of the Maquiladora (IMMEX) Industry in Mexico.
Get a complete update on Maquiladora Industry tax, environmental, labor and customs regulations.
Learn about the current status and future developments of the automotive, electronics and aeronautical industries in Mexico.
Analyze current operating costs in Mexico.
Review itemized operating costs for labor, facilities, logistics, management and services.
Hear from industry experts about the best practices in management and manufacturing in the Maquiladora Industry.
Get insight from field expert on how to develop and cost effectively operate the supply chain in Mexico.
Learn about financing options for equipment.
Review opportunities to reduce risk and capital exposure in Mexico through lease-back of facilities.
Analyze detailed cases to reduce labor costs through temporary outsourcing of labor or shelter-back options.
Study cases for landed-cost, total cost of product ownership and new product development and response to market.
Interact with Maquiladora Industry plant Managers with ample operating experience.

MAQUILADORAS COMPETITIVENESS SUBJECTS

Business dynamics of Maquiladoras.
Comparison of Mexico’s Manufacturing Industry costs and practices with China, India and other low-cost countries.
Labor productivity and competitiveness benchmarks
Rate of exchange forecast and its impact on manufacturing competitiveness.
The role of the Federal Government to improve the Competitiveness of the Maquiladora Industry.
Globalization and its effects on Mexico’s Maquiladora Industry.
Manufacturing options, outsourcing structures and detailed costs.
Regional advantages and disadvantages for manufacturing in Mexico.
Major threats to Maquiladoras in Mexico.

WHAT YOU WILL TAKE HOME

CD ROM with copies of all presentations.
MEXICONOW magazine, 2 year subscription.
Mexico's Maquila Online Directory. Printed Edition.

Conference Costs:

US $600 + TAX Manufactures, Suppliers, Services.
- Fee includes meals, conference materials and activities.
- Fee doesn't include hotel, air transportation.
Industrial, promoters or any competitor or our sponsors are welcome at an admission fee of US $2,500 + TAX

For conference
Phone Registration
Call Toll Free:

USA: 1 877 864 8528
Mexico: 01 800 170 1010
+52 (614) 414-8640, 38

For Online Registration

www.mexico-now.com

PROGRAM

Wednesday June 4, 2008 (07:30-15:30hrs)

REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

A Strategic Approach to Offshoring
- Nick Criss, CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD, Industrial Services Senior Director
New Taxes and Changes to Legal Structures in Mexico
- Carlos Angulo and Jaime Rojas, BAKER & McKENZIE, Principal Partner
and Tax Director
Automotive Industry in Mexico
- George Magliano, GLOBAL INSIGHT, Director of NA Auto Industry Research
Compensation Trends in Mexico
- Sergio Torres, MERCER MEXICO, Worldwide Partner

COFFEE BREAK

Conditions of the Maquiladora and Export Manufacturing Industry in Mexico
- Cesar Castro, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF MAQUILADORA AND EXPORT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, President
GE Productivity Overview in Offshore Manufacturing Operations
- Alfredo Espino, GE COMMERCIAL FINANCE, Senior Sales VP
Aeronautical Industry in Mexico
- Jean-Claude Bouche, MONTERREY TECHNOLOGY INST. Aerospace Sr. Consultant
Automotive Industry Manufacturing Case Study
- Ruben Barajas, FORD OF MEXICO, Materials & Logistics Manager
Mexico's HR & Payroll Challenges
- Edgar Mora, GRUPO TRESS, Chairman

LUNCHEON Eduardo Bours, Governor of the State of Sonora, Welcome

R&D and Technopreneurship in Singapore, China and South Korea
- Ramiro Villeda, VILLEDA CONSULTING GROUP, Managing Director
The Mexico Advantage
- Doreen Michelini, CHINA-MEXICO SOLUTIONS LLC, President
Aerospace Industry Manufacturing Case Study
- Gerardo Teuttli, GOODRICH AEROSPACE, Transition Manager Engine
Components Division, Former Plant Manager of Mexico Operations

Thursday June 5, 2008 (08:00-14:00hrs)

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Investment Opportunities in Mexico
- Mario Juarez, PROMEXICO (FEDERAL GOV.), Investment Promotion Director
Mexico’s Electronics Industry
- Randall Sherman, NEW VENTURE RESEARCH, President
Competitiveness of Mexican Cities and Regions
- Manuel Molano, MEXICO’S COMPETITIVENESS INSTITUTE, General Director
Electronics Industry Manufacturing Case Study
- Nick Surico, TYCO ELECTRONICS, Support Business Manager

COFFEE BREAK

Labor Environmental Regulations in Mexico
- Ricardo Castro and Federico Ruanova, BAKER & McKENZIE,
Senior Partner and Principal
Globalization and Manufacturing in Mexico
- Sergio L. Ornelas, MEXICONOW, Editor
Mexico’s Logistics Industry and Costs
- Speaker to be announced
Location Trends in the Maquiladora Industry
- Paul Caine, NAI MEXICO, Executive Managing Director
Maquiladora Operations and Costs of Manufacturing in Mexico
- Tres Hendrix, INTERMEX, Marketing Director & Carlos Alvarado,
GRUPO PRODENSA, Business Development Manager

LUNCHEON / ADJOURN

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3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Ph: (877) 283-6423 (702) 414-1000

For preferential hotel rates, use the reference code:
MEXICONOW

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