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 com.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-
factbook/geos/sf.html
Statista
https://www.statista.com/outlook/249/112/apparel/south-africa
Brand South Africa
https://www.brandsouthafrica.com/south-africa-fast-facts/south-
africans-spend-income
Nadreen Martinez
3900 SW 52 Ave APT 503 Pembroke Park, FL 33023
786-230-0369 Email: [email protected]
Skills:
4+ years of professional secretarial and customer service.Cross
selling company servicesFully 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

4. 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 2016Coordinated 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

5. 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 International (Miami, FL):
From May 2011 to June 2013Cross 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 BusinessExpected Graduation Date: June 2019
Miami Dade College Degree: Association of Arts
Graduation Date: December 2016
New Professional Technical InstituteDegree: Import and Export
Specialist
Graduation Date: May 2011

6. Coral Gables Senior High SchoolHigh School Diplomat
Graduation Date: June 2010