The global demand for goods is rising as emerging economies grow. This in turn isfueling increasing competition in the manufacturing industry and the countries that host them. Nowhere is this more evident than in the automotive manufacturing industry. Both in the top 10 manufacturers worldwide, Brazil and Mexico remain strong contenders Growth Comparison Brazil’s economic downturn over the past few years has adversely affected their share of the manufacturing market. [...]

It wasn’t long ago when businesses in North America were in a rush to get a foothold in China. Manufacturing in China seemed to be the solution to high-priced manufacturing costs in the United States. China had very inexpensive labor and operational costs, and even with a long supply chain, they could help companies undercut the competition on price alone. However, many of those companies are now in a bind [...]

There was a time when China dominated the marketing world as a manufacturing base. But not anymore. The benefits of manufacturing in Mexico include a superior labor force, duty-free trade agreements, more stable infrastructure, close proximity to the North America, and fast marketing response. In spite of its highly reported incidents of violence, Mexico has now replaced China as a preferred manufacturing base location for many U.S. companies; this is [...]

Mexico has made laudable steps in the policy and strategies that have been adopted in a bid to protect the environment. This has led to the country being hailed as one of the most progressive nations especially for business entities that plan on establishing or relocating their manufacturing facilities. Mexico Environmental Regulations The environmental laws in Mexico have been structured in a manner that seeks to strike a balance between the global [...]

For American companies considering moving their manufacturing operations abroad, Mexico has seemed to be a logical choice. Its geographic proximity to the United States along with its large labor force make it an attractive alternative to domestic production. As in any multinational arrangement, however, there are difficulties in complying with local laws. Federal labor law in Mexico can be applied non-uniformly and can be difficult to navigate. Any company wishing [...]

Companies looking to become more cost-efficient have a number of different potential methods of making this happen. Production in the United States can be very expensive. Because of potential wage increases, real estate value problems, and other associated costs, companies that do business in the US can often find themselves in the unenviable position of having to raise prices in order to account for rises in production costs. With this [...]

This content was updated on June 29, 2020 for accuracy and relevancy. Mexico international trade is a complex and rapidly evolving issue. On June 5, 2018, the Mexican government responded to the United States tariffs on certain Mexican steel and aluminum by suspending the preferential tariff and raising the general import tax rate for a variety of goods originating from the U.S. Furthermore, according to Export.gov, “Mexico is applying tariffs to [...]

After enduring exodus of manufacturing companies to China between 2000 and 2010, Mexico’s star rises again as destination for U.S. firms “reshoring” into Americas. Major corporations which had considered moving out of China due to concerns over quality and its contractor’s transparency eventually considered locations such as Vietnam and Thailand as potential Asian manufacturing locations. However, the companies eventually decided to cease outsourced contracting and set up shop in Mexico, [...]

The Best Is Yet to Come for Britain and for Mexico Mexico and Britain seem to be unlikely allies, located half a world apart with very different cultures. However, Britain and Mexico share a close and growing bond over finance and free trade. The United Kingdom has joined many nations in using Mexico as a site of low cost manufacturing. A recent report found that Mexico manufacturing is less expensive [...]