When the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 2020, many manufacturers wondered what would change. The answer, five years later, is clear: USMCA has not only preserved cross-border trade but also strengthened North America’s position as one of the most competitive manufacturing regions in the world. For U.S. companies manufacturing in Mexico, the agreement has provided renewed confidence, greater transparency, and a stronger [...]

If you’re watching your margins tighten and your supply chain stretch, you’re not alone. Rising global wages, shipping volatility, and trade tension have companies rethinking where and how they manufacture. Increasingly, they’re landing on a clear conclusion: Mexico is the new center of North American manufacturing. For decades, manufacturing in Mexico was viewed mainly as a low-cost alternative. Today, it’s much more than that; it’s a competitive advantage. Between cost [...]

The future of manufacturing is being shaped less by trade agreements and tax incentives than by something more fundamental: people. In Mexico, workforce development has become a powerful differentiator, giving the country a stronger foothold as a manufacturing leader in Latin America and a trusted partner worldwide. Companies evaluating expansion opportunities quickly realize that labor in Mexico goes beyond cost savings. What they find is a workforce that is educated, [...]

The global auto industry is in the middle of one of its biggest transitions in decades. Rising labor costs in Asia, shifting trade policies, supply chain disruptions, and the rapid move toward electrification are all forcing manufacturers to rethink where and how they build vehicles. Increasingly, the answer points south of the U.S. border. The automotive industry in Mexico has long been an important player in global manufacturing, but today [...]

For U.S. manufacturers, expanding operations into Mexico is no longer a secondary option. It has become a primary strategy for cost control, supply chain resilience, and market competitiveness. Once that decision is made, however, companies face another question: Which parts of the operation should they manage directly, and which are better handled by local experts? Rather than building and running every function in-house, many manufacturers rely on outsourcing partners for [...]

How Mexico’s Factories Are Gaining a Competitive Edge Mexico’s Maquiladora Program has long served as a key bridge between U.S. companies and cost-effective manufacturing south of the border. But in today’s volatile global market, it’s become far more than a tax advantage. Now a cornerstone of strategic supply chain design, IMMEX, the modern iteration of the Maquiladora Program, enables qualified manufacturers to import materials duty- and VAT-free, produce goods in [...]

Cost Savings, Speedy Supply Chains, and Higher Profits In a global manufacturing environment marked by geopolitical risk, rising costs in Asia, and increasing pressure to meet consumer demand faster, one country continues to emerge as a strategic stronghold: Mexico. U.S. companies across sectors, from automotive and aerospace to home appliance and textile, are investing heavily in manufacturing in Mexico. According to the Mexican Ministry of Economy, foreign direct investment (FDI) [...]

Why Smart Manufacturers Choose NAPS for Nearshoring in Mexico You’ve run the numbers. You know manufacturing in Mexico makes sense. But now you’re facing a bigger question: do you build from the ground up or plug into a proven system that’s already working? The difference between a standalone operation and shelter manufacturing in Mexico is more than legal. It affects how quickly you enter the market, how much regulatory compliance [...]

More manufacturers are transitioning from China to Mexico, and for good reason. Mexico offers lower labor costs, shorter lead times, and much faster access to U.S. markets. But even though the shift makes sense on paper, it can quickly get complicated with zero in-country support. Many foreign companies run into unexpected hurdles: red tape, confusing regulations, permits, language barriers. These challenges not only slow down your timeline but also increase [...]