The international cooperation project "Strengthening the Automotive Cluster in Mexico," sponsored by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), held an intensive three-day training from August 7th to 9th. The event took place at the CLAUGTO Development Center (CEDE) in the city of Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico, and saw the active participation of a total of 27 individuals from 13 automotive companies in the Bajío region.

This training is part of the joint efforts of JICA and Mexican authorities to strengthen the automotive sector in the country, promoting the transfer of knowledge, technologies, and best practices that contribute to the sustainable and profitable development of the industry.

During the three days of intensive training, participants had the opportunity to access a wide variety of topics related to quality management, process improvement, operational efficiency, and more.

Among the distinguished speakers, there were experts from Japan, as well as teachers from Conalep Irapuato and Kaizen trainers from renowned companies, to whom we greatly appreciate their collaboration and experience. The direct interaction between participants and experts allowed for a rich exchange of experiences and knowledge, fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual learning.

The JICA project "Strengthening the Automotive Cluster in Mexico" reaffirms its commitment to the development and enhancement of the automotive sector in the country through the promotion of training initiatives and knowledge transfer that contribute to raising the competitiveness and sustainability of the industry at both national and international levels.