Mexico Manufacturing

March 13th,  2014 - For the past 20 years, China has been the key for global expansion plans at many businesses in California and the United States. But due to rising costs, labor problems and slow lead times, many American businesses are starting to take notice of Mexico and the fact that for many companies, it is Mexico, not China, that is the future of manufacturing. Manufacturing in Mexico has been [...]

March 4th, 2014 -- China’s siren song of low costs has been luring manufacturing companies from the United States and elsewhere for over a decade, enticing them with the promise of a large and inexpensive labor pool. Recently, however, United States manufacturers have been leaving China almost as quickly as they came. Some have moved operations back to the United States but many others are heading to Mexico. Thanks in [...]

February 25th, 2014 - On Wednesday, February 19, the leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada will meet to discuss international policy in North America. The summit is scheduled for the 20-year anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement, highlighting issues of trade relations between the three countries. Mexican president Pena Nieto is expected to emphasize the reforms and gains his nation has made in the economic arena, [...]

February 18th, 2014 - Are global consumers likely to see many manufacturing labels change from made in China to made in Mexico? Many economists and foreign investors believe it to be the case for some items, and potential immigration reform between Mexico and its nearest northern neighbor is poised to further fuel that outcome. Reaching Across Borders to Solve Immigration Issues The topic of immigration has been a hot-button issue [...]

February 6th, 2014 -- Mexico, famous for its Gold Coast of tourist destinations, Yucatán Peninsula and an ongoing immigration problem with the United States, is on the cusp of what may be the largest economic expansion the country has ever experienced. This path may not only ease some of its political issues with the U.S. but will also contribute to an explosive middle class.  What is the primary catalyst for [...]

January 29th, 2014 -- Cisco is the latest major U.S. company to move a portion of their advanced technology operations to Mexico. Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and Cisco CEO John Chambers announced from Davos, Switzerland that Cisco’s plans for manufacturing in Mexico would be increased. During 2014, Cisco will invest up to $1.35 billion, both directly and indirectly, to expand the Cisco Networking Academy program, the Cisco Support Center [...]

The rise of China’s manufacturing sector has posed an incredible challenge to the North American auto industry and manufacturing in Mexico appears to present the best possible solution. While some tensions over NAFTA’s rules to free trade precede the current scenario, the demand for American autos continues to outweigh risks to cross-border trade agreements. If growth projections are accurate, by 2020, Mexico will be turning out a quarter of North [...]

In 2013, manufacturing in Mexico boosted the national economy, exceeding estimations of the nation’s recuperation in productivity and trade. The market for Mexican goods abroad made healthy advances, as Asian demand for exports hovered around 15%. U.S. demand for Mexico’s auto manufacturing capacity was mirrored in quite a few other economies of scale as the country reconfigured its near future growth prospectus. The argument that Mexico is outperforming China as [...]

In the third quarter of 2013, Mexican indicators confirmed that Manufacturing in Mexico is the driving factor to Mexico’s continued economic turnaround. This follows a strong resumption of manufacturing production and export performance by North America’s number three economy. Mexico’s strong export-based policy is proving a significant force in global trade. Unlike the protectionist policies of Latin American countries to the South, the emphasis on manufacturing in Mexico has created [...]