A articulação da integração de cadeias produtivas no Mercosul como fator de aprofundamento do processo de integração

Abstract

This paper presents the progress of the integration in productive chains at MERCOSUR, analyzes the theoretical basis of this process and its basic elements and its fundamental elements as a form to achieve the deepening of regional integration. It was approached the historical features of MERCOSUR, defined stages of its integration process, in general, followed by the description of the situation of the integration level, in which Mercosur is fit in. The productive chains integration concepts were also treated and its variables as well, as existing models of this process, using the European and Asian examples. Finally, it has made a theoretical survey of the MERCOSUR situation regarding supply chains integration process and the possibilities for this process to succeed.