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