The use of GERAM to Support SMEs Development in Mexico

This case study describes how the GERAM3 has been used to support the design, development and operations of SMEs4 in Mexico. The use of GERAM is described using the particular case study of a plastic products company. SMEs represent 99% of enterprises in developed countries and from 95% to 99% of enterprises in Latin American countries. Their contribution to the Gross Internal Product is an average of 51% in developed countries and an average of 43 % in Latin America (Emilio and Zevallos, 1999). Therefore, the development of SMEs is critical for the economic development of the countries, and this is particularly true for Latin America.