maquila

In Mexico, the word maquila mah-KEE-lah referred to the toll charged by small local mills for grinding corn into meal.

Strategic Management in Developing Countries Case Studies James E. Austin 2000

In Mexico, the word maquila mah-KEE-lah referred to the toll charged by small local mills for grinding corn into meal.

Strategic Management in Developing Countries Case Studies James E. Austin 2000

The word 'maquila' was taken from a medieval Spanish term referring to the practice of millers being paid for their services by local farmers with a portion of the flour.

Global Issues News Headlines 2009

The word "maquila" was taken from a medieval Spanish term referring to the practice of millers being paid for their services by local farmers with a portion of the flour.

Wal-Mart Watch 2009

All told, the maquila plants employ roughly 180,000 people, according to the industry association.

Juárez Violence Puts Factories on Defensive Nicholas Casey 2010

But the maquila industry has now learned that the proximity to the border cuts both ways.

Juárez Violence Puts Factories on Defensive Nicholas Casey 2010

This reality hit home in the maquila industry on March 13 when three people with connections to the U.S.

Juárez Violence Puts Factories on Defensive Nicholas Casey 2010

But the maquila industry has now learned that the proximity to the border cuts both ways.

Juárez Violence Puts Factories on Defensive Nicholas Casey 2010

All told, the maquila plants employ roughly 180,000 people, according to the industry association.

Juárez Violence Puts Factories on Defensive Nicholas Casey 2010

But the maquila industry has now learned that the proximity to the border cuts both ways.

Juárez Violence Puts Factories on Defensive Nicholas Casey 2010