Mexico Manufacturing News Archives

December 10, 2018

Mexico’s Labor Force: 2018 Labor Statistics & Growth

Mexico’s Labor Force: Participation Rate & Unemployment Improvements A recent study by Tradingeconomics.com shows Mexico’s labor force participation rate in 2018 is trending upwards, despite the half-percent decrease from September to August. This is slightly lower than the average 59.82% Mexico held from 2005 to 2018. source: tradingeconomics.com The unemployment rate in Mexico has improved […]

June 27, 2018

Mexico Tariffs on U.S. Goods: Managing U.S. Tariffs In The Manufacturing Environment

The uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration’s position on global trade and its U.S. tariff strategy has made it difficult for manufacturers, especially in the United States, to understand and prepare for the impact it will have on their companies. From exiting the Trans-Pacific Partnership to the disregard of NAFTA, U.S manufacturers need to ready for […]

November 7, 2017

Determining Where To Manufacture

Determining Where to Manufacture – A Guide As a business, one of the most crucial decisions to make is where to locate manufacturing operations, as this can have a tremendous impact on the profitability of the enterprise. In recent years, there has been a seismic shift in how companies are doing business as more and […]

August 29, 2017

Why You Should Consider Offshore Manufacturing

Offshoring manufacturing is an option many companies consider in order to reduce operating expenses, while maintaining a high-quality end product. If you are considering manufacturing offshore, you may be wondering what offshoring is, where the best place is for offshore manufacturing, and the pros of offshoring. Below is a comprehensive guide to why you should […]

April 21, 2017

Mexico Manufacturing Factories Creating U.S. Jobs

Contrary to conventional wisdom, manufacturing in Mexico, and the existence of NAFTA , could be the answer to creating more jobs in the United States over the next twenty years. Since the mid-1980’s, manufacturing jobs have steadily declined in the United States due to a variety of factors, the most impactful of which continues to […]

January 9, 2017

What to Consider When Evaluating the Cost of Manufacturing

Cost is of the utmost importance to companies considering expanding or moving their manufacturing operations to another country. When analyzing the cost of manufacturing, many companies choose to relocate their manufacturing to Mexico for a number of reasons. These reasons vary from lower labor rates to the availability of qualified workers, but each reason is […]

December 19, 2016

What Are Outsourcing and Offshoring?

Outsourcing and offshoring are often used synonymously, however the terms in fact have two very different meanings and implications. Outsourcing is when a company negotiates a contract with a third party to perform a specific function. When outsourcing a process or operation, it is vital to find a company or person that specializes in the […]

December 12, 2016

What Are Maquiladoras?

A Maquiladora is a factory or manufacturing operation in Mexico run by a foreign company and exporting its products to the country of that company. These factories import certain materials on a duty-free and tariff-free basis for manufacturing and then export the manufactured goods back to the country of the company that produces the […]

December 5, 2016

Understanding Manufacturing Costs in China vs. Mexico

China and Mexico are two of the most popular choices for manufacturing because of the low production costs and high volume environments. In order to choose between manufacturing in these two locations, an analysis of the pros and cons of manufacturing in Mexico vs. China should be considered. China vs. Mexico Wage Rate […]

November 17, 2016

A Quick Guide to Understanding Mexico’s Labor Laws

Following the introduction of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), many industries have relocated their manufacturing operations to Mexico. This exodus has caused a need for a better understanding of labor laws in Mexico and how they differ from those in the United States. Mexico labor laws improve the quality of work relationships, benefits, […]

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