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Deluxe Household Chemicals. Report on Manufacturing in Chile. Political Economy of Latin America Mathias Schatt and Rob Sheldon. DHC: The Mandate. About Deluxe Household Chemicals The Problem: US Manufacturing too Expensive The Mandate: Find an Alternative Country Country Criteria: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Deluxe Household Chemicals
Report on Manufacturing in Chile
Political Economy of Latin AmericaMathias Schatt and Rob Sheldon
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DHC: The Mandate
» About Deluxe Household Chemicals
» The Problem: US Manufacturing too Expensive
» The Mandate: Find an Alternative Country
» Country Criteria:» Stable Enough Macro Environment » Favorable International Trade Environment» Low-cost, Sufficiently Skilled Labor» Developed Chemical Industry» Overall Benefits Must Outweigh Logistical Costs
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DHC: The Chile Report
Part I: Chile’s Macro Environment1) Nation and State2) Inflation and Foreign Exchange3) Labor Environment4) Infrastructure
Part II: Chile’s Household Chemical Industry1) Industry Landscape2) Potential Partners
Part III: DHC Logistics and Entry Strategy1) Joint Venture2) Foreign Branch & Capital Imports
3) Logistical Partners
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Chile: Nation & State
» President: Ricardo Lagos Escobar
» Center-left Coalition
» Commitment to Free Market Economy
» Other Factors:» Market-oriented Economic System» Many International Trade Agreements» Few Restrictions on Foreign Investment» Small Number of State-owned Enterprises» High Domestic Savings Rate» Balanced Budget
Part I: Chile’s Macro Environment
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lowest (Aug 9): 692.21
highest (Oct 11): 756.56
El dólar trepa hasta los $755
25 de Febrero de 2003
Chile: Inflation and FX
» Banco Central de Chile
» Grow Economy at Fastest Possible Pace
» Maintain Inflation level between 2-4%
» Considerable Volatility Against the US Dollar:
Part I: Chile’s Macro Environment
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Chile: Labor Environment
» Unemployment Around 10%
» Relatively High Investment in Human Capital
» Good Local Education
» 48 Hour Work Week
» Lower Wages
Part I: Chile’s Macro Environment
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Chile: Infrastructure
Part I: Chile’s Macro Environment
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Chile: Chem Industry
» Well-established: $578 Million in 2001
» Dominated by Large Foreign Firms
Possible Partners:
» Quimicas Reno
» Perez & Jacard
P&J is the Better Fit: Location, Size, Infrastructure, Foreign Experience
Part II: Chile’s Household Chemical Industry
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DHC: Entry Strategy (A)
» Sign JV Agreement with P&J
» 3 Year Renewable Contract
» Capital Improvements and Guaranteed Orders in Exchange for DHC Ops Manager at P&J
Part III: DHC Logistics and Entry Strategy
» DHC Opens a Foreign Branch in Santiago
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» Import Capital Through Decree Law 600
Terms:
» Minimum $1 Million Investment
» No Capital Repatriation for One Year
» Repatriate Profits Immediately
» Unlimited Access to FX Market
» No VAT Until Capital Improvements Done
» 42% Tax Rate Set for 10 Years
Part III: DHC Logistics and Entry Strategy
DHC: Entry Strategy (B)
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DHC: Logistical Partners
Potential Partners:
» CSAV: Global Shipper
» Royal Vopak: Specialty Shipper
Royal Vopak is the Better Fit: Specializes in Chemicals, International Network, Small Shipments
Part III: DHC Logistics and Entry Strategy
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Conclusion
Chile Meets the Country Criteria:» Stable Enough Macro Environment » Favorable International Trade Environment» Low-cost, Sufficiently Skilled Labor» Developed Chemical Industry» Overall Benefits Must Outweigh Logistical Costs
Main Point: The combination of Chile’s macro environment coupled with the presence of solid industrial and logistical partners makes it a good bet.