Doing Business in Brazil February 27 th – March 8 th , 2013
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Transcript of Doing Business in Brazil February 27 th – March 8 th , 2013
Doing Business in BrazilFebruary 27th – March 8th, 2013
Instructor: Prof. George EastonStaff Representative: Corey DortchOrganizer: Ben Jarrett
Learning Objective and Major Topics:• Objective: Learn about the Brazilian Economy• Major Topics:
Domestic & Multinational Firms
Operations & Manufacturing
(including Lean Six Sigma)
Culture of Business & Social Issues
• Examine the structure of firms operating in Brazil
• Examine operations strategies of top manufacturing companies in Brazil
• Learn about Six Sigma implementation
• Opportunity to interact with faculty and/or students from Brazilian universities
• Sightseeing
Deliverables and Grading:
Deliverables: – Pre-readings:
• Economic environment of Brazil• Company background documents
– Group meetings before departure• Introduction to Brazil (people and culture)• Overview of companies
• Grading: Pass/Fail
Itinerary
Date Itinerary Activities
Day 1Wednesday,
Feb 27Atlanta Rio de
Janeiro Depart Atlanta
Day 2Thursday,
February 28Rio de Janeiro
Check into hotel Half-day of sightseeing
Day 3Friday, March
1Rio de Janeiro
Business meetings Group welcome dinner & Samba show
Day 4Saturday, March 2
Rio de Janeiro Full day of sightseeing
Day 5Sunday, March 3
Rio de Janeiro Doing business at the beach
Itinerary
Date Itinerary Activities
Day 6Monday, March 4
Rio de Janeiro Business meetings Event with Emory Alumni
Day 7Tuesday, March 5
Rio de Janeiro Sao Paulo
Check into hotel Business meeting
Day 8Wednesday,
March 6Sao Paulo
Business meetings Group farewell dinner
Day 9Thursday, March 7
Sao Paulo Atlanta
Half-day of sightseeing Transfer to airport
Day 10Friday, March
8Atlanta Arrive back in US in the AM
Potential Company Visits (5 – 7 likely)
Port of Rio de Janeiro
Cost and Tour Policy
*Based on 25 attendees. Cost will decrease with more participants & includes flight from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo
Cost estimate does not include:• International air tickets• Visa• Spending money
Tour Policy:• Attend all company visits• Be respectful & safe
Cost Estimate: $2,497*
Questions