Content was updated for accuracy and relevancy on October 11, 2023. In today's fast-paced business environment, the pressure to stay ahead of competitors and operate efficiently is relentless. To navigate this challenge, many companies have turned to a practical solution: nearshore outsourcing services. It's more than just a buzzword—it's a strategy that offers businesses tangible benefits, directly impacting the bottom line. Here, we explore how nearshoring can help businesses strike [...]

Transport, shipping, and fulfillment costs are a part of doing business. However, these costs can vary depending on where you’re doing business. If your company has already established all or some of its supply chain and manufacturing in Mexico, relocating your fulfillment operation can help further reduce your operating costs. Likewise, if your shipping and order fulfillment centers are currently in the United States or Canada, nearshoring to a new [...]

If you’re considering moving your company’s manufacturing operations to Mexico, you’re likely intrigued by the nation’s cost-effective labor force and geographic proximity. In addition, you probably know that the USMCA agreement has recently replaced NAFTA and will continue promoting free trade between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. However, it’s important to understand the taxes and fees that may apply when doing business. Does Mexico have a border tax? The [...]

Since the advent of NAFTA in 1994, the United States, Mexico, and Canada have enjoyed a special relationship with reduced barriers to trade. Now, more and more U.S. businesses are nearshoring their manufacturing to their southern neighbor, Mexico.  But America isn't the only country with whom Mexico has a trade deal-- companies with operations in Mexico can also benefit from the nation’s numerous additional free tree agreements (FTAs) by exporting [...]

While China and Vietnam were once prominent partners for U.S. brands, wage inflation and changing trade agreements have left many clothing lines searching for new solutions for their manufacturing needs. With COVID-19 continuing to disrupt the garment industry, it’s more prudent than ever to diversify and shorten your supply chain—and, whenever possible, to lower your apparel manufacturing costs. As these pressures coalesce on clothing and textile brands, the new USMCA [...]

Are you considering moving your company’s manufacturing to Mexico to enjoy the advantages of a skilled labor force, lower turnover rate, and cost savings? Once you’re familiar with USMCA pros and cons and have assessed other benefits of doing business in Mexico, the next step is selecting the right manufacturing facility to produce your goods. Like all business owners, your goal is to find a site where you can manufacture [...]

If you’re a business based in the United States considering nearshoring some manufacturing operations to Mexican territory, you will not only want to understand the Mexican business culture itself but how Mexico’s Value Added Tax (VAT) may impact your operations. What is the VAT Tax? Locally referred to as the impuesto al valor agregado tax (IVA tax), the VAT is traditionally applied to all goods imported to Mexico, with some [...]

Mexican business culture is distinct from business culture in the United States, which has the potential to present challenges during negotiations. Though there is probably more common ground between business cultures than you realize, it is important to understand the differences as well. Whether you are operating under a Mexico shelter company, or looking to do business in Mexico, it’s important for US companies in Mexico to recognize and understand [...]

If you’re considering nearshoring to Mexico, you’ll want to do so with a firm understanding of how intellectual property rights are registered, protected, and enforced. The protection of intellectual property (IP) is critical in the modern world, and carries with it particular importance for companies based in the United States but who are manufacturing in Mexico. The most basic fact to understand is that intellectual property rights are handled a [...]