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Ann Marie Alvarez MAR4156 SOUTH AFRICA Factor Conditions South Africa is the 25th largest country in the world and is located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa. It is home to over 57 million people, making it the world’s 24th most populated nation. In 2017, South Africa had a gross domestic product (GDP) of $349.3 billion, which is equal to $767.2 billion purchasing power parity. South Africa reported a total labor force size of 22.19 million individuals and has an unemployment rate of over 27.5%, one of the highest in the world. Most of the South African workforce is employed in the mining sector as it is reported to be the 5th largest contributor to the national GDP.
South Africa has an abundant supply of natural resources and is the world’s largest producer of platinum, gold, and chromium. Other significant industries in South Africa include the industrial sector, the manufacturing sector and export economy. South Africa has modernized infrastructures in place, making distribution of goods to urban areas achievable and efficient. However, the challenge that they face is the unstable electricity supply caused by corruption, mismanagement and debt. Also, South Africa faces skilled labor shortages and work interruptions due to strikes, limiting its economic growth.
On the upside, South Africa happens to be the most technologically advanced country in Africa. Their infrastructure is excellent for manufacturing. The climate is semiarid, meaning that it mostly dry but does have more rain than a desert climate, with sunny days and cool nights. Some natural hazards that South Africa faces include prolonged droughts and volcanism. Demand Conditions South Africa’s home demand for the textile and apparel industry continues to grow.
There is some degree of sophistication among South African buyers when it comes to clothing. Below is a graph showing how South Africans spend their annual income. (Picture is in Rands - 75.65 Rands = $5 USD). In terms of clothing, they spend almost 5% of their annual income. 2. Demand Conditions – this is a nation’s nature of home demand for the industry’s product or service. a.
List and discuss specific influences that exist in this country in the development of industry capabilities and discuss how sophisticated and demanding customers in this country are that result in increasing competition among existing firms. 3. Related and Supporting Industries – this is the nation’s presence or absence of supplier industries and related industries that are internationally competitive. a. List and discuss specific related or supporting industries that exist in this country. Can a spillover effect take place and contribute to other industries (i.e. technological know-how, etc.)?
Are there any successful industries in this country that are grouped in clusters in this country? Please discuss in detail. 4. Firm strategy, structure, and rivalry – this is a nation’s condition that govern how companies are created, organized, and managed, and the nature of domestic rivalry. a. List and discuss the different management ideologies that affect the development of national competitive advantage in this country.
Does domestic rivalry exist in this country that creates pressures among firms to innovate, to improve quality, to reduce costs and to invest in upgrading advanced features? Please discuss in detail. Central Intelligence Agency Statista Brand South Africa Nadreen Martinez 3900 SW 52 Ave APT 503 Pembroke Park, FL Email: [email protected] Skills: 4+ years of professional secretarial and customer service. Cross selling company services Fully Bilingual (Spanish and English). Microsoft Office: Works, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks.
Efficiently adapt to new employment guidelines and procedures. Experience: DB Schenker (Miami, FL): From June 2016 to Current Customer service representative / AOG Logistic Coordinator Manage several accounts while maintaining business relationships with the customer until cargo arrived at destination. Organized shipments and following up. Calling to supplier to organize shipments when is ready. Ensure proper handling of AOG shipments from pick up to deliver and continuous information flow between shipper and consignee.
Organization and coordination of Import/Export/Domestic AOG shipments. Monitor and control AOG operations with Customers, Branches, and Network to ensure proper level of service. Lorama Group Logistic (Miami, FL): From September 2015 to March 2016 Coordinated with clients and shippers to ensure continuity with shipping details, maintained ongoing tracking information from shipment to delivery. Confirmed all shipping details before allowing packages to leave facility. Handled legal and required documentation to import and export multiple shipments and containers through sea and air on a daily basis.
Ensured international shipping documents are completed correctly. (Bill of lading, Air way bills, NAFTA, CAFTA, Certificate of Origen, AES and more.) Coordinated with the production plant when the orders are ready to ship and maintained contact with the truckers. Worked with the airlines and sea transportation agencies to keep records of shipments, documentation, and tracking of containers. Cyma Truck Repair (Miami, FL): From June 2013 to July 2015: Cash handling and credit card processing Answering customer inquiries In charge of keeping accountability up to date: accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll. Maintained the company’s inventory by working with suppliers to keep necessary parts on hand and aided on reducing company’s expenses by finding the best suppliers.
Performed outstanding secretarial and customer service by keeping an organized office and making sure customer’s needs are met. Worked on acquiring new customers by keeping an updated social media page and through active networking. Delta Line Internationa l (Miami, FL): From May 2011 to June 2013 Cross selling services to accommodate shipping cargo via ocean and air. Handled legal and required documentation to import and export multiple shipments and containers through sea and air on a daily basis. Worked alongside airlines and sea transportation agencies to keep records of shipments, documentation, and tracking of containers to provide customers with accurate logistics information.
Met and exceeded personal quota each week to achieve best overall performance 2 years in a row. Education: Florida International University FIU (attending) Area of Study: International Business Expected Graduation Date: June 2019 Miami Dade College Degree: Association of Arts Graduation Date: December 2016 New Professional Technical Institute Degree: Import and Export Specialist Graduation Date: May 2011 Coral Gables Senior High School High School Diplomat Graduation Date: June 2010