Globally, companies want to remain on top, and in order to achieve that, they must sustain an advantage over competitors. Many companies have had to face the decision of changing the location of where their products are manufactured. Over the past decade, China has been the beneficiary of these decisions but the global manufacturing landscape is changing once again. Companies from around the world, including China, have begun to make the [...]

Over the last decade, auto manufacturing in Mexico has proven time and again that it is the perfect choice when it comes to offshore automotive manufacturing. Manufacturing in Mexico has made large strides to ensure that foreign investors are happy, and will remain happy, with their investment in a very promising country. Recently, Ferarri announced its favor for Mexico, over longtime competitor China. North American Chief Executive Officer Marco Mattiacci, as [...]

RECENT CHANGES IN THE MEXICAN IMMIGRATION LAWS Recently, the Mexican Immigration Institute implemented changes in the Immigration Law. The most important changes are the following: Non-Immigrant Visa (known as FM3) and Immigrant Visa ( known as FM2) are replaced by the Temporary Resident Card (“TRC”)  The Immigrated status is replaced by the Permanent Resident Card (“PRC”) New procedure to obtain “TRC” or “PRC”: i) Mexican subsidiary Company must obtain Proof [...]

Automobile manufacturing in Mexico has increased 16% for the month of April. The Mexican Automobile Industry Association (AMIA) said that they have reached a new April record with 238,766 vehicles. Along with the production increase, exports rose 2.8% and exports to the United States rose an additional 3.8% compared to the same period last year. Another growth area was auto sales within the home. In April there were 83, 527 [...]

The number of British government initiatives in Mexico points to the high degree of confidence that the UK has in the Mexican economy. For example, in April this year the UK's ambassador to Mexico, Judith MacGregor, met with Tijuana mayor Carlos Bustamante Anchondo to discuss ways to build more jobs, widen business relations between the two countries and prepare Tijuana for foreign manufacturing in Mexico investment. During the meeting, Bustamante Anchondo said [...]

Mexico’s economic revival is certainly being recognized globally. Antonio Garaza of World Politics Review demonstrates how Mexico will sustain this trend in the years to come. An “open economy” is one driving force in the success of Mexico’s growing economy. Mexico’s economy has a competitive edge and is open (in comparison with other economies) with its largest factor being trade, 63% to be exact. Mexico’s export output alone equates, “to [...]

After years of violent crime and instability, Juarez, Mexico is at last beginning to enjoy the return of peaceful times. Last year, 2012, was a turning point for Juarez. The economy is reviving, residents are feeling safe, and businesses and investors would be wise to consider opening operations in Juarez. Manufacturing in Mexico is bustling and promises to thrive for years to come, and Juarez is ideal for its central [...]

The term “Made in Mexico” is quickly becoming better acquainted with the automotive industry manufacturing in Mexico, in comparison to its former relationship to low-skill, high volume production of textiles. Mexico has made a tremendous turnaround within the last decade in regards to manufacturing. They have gained support with their North American counterparts through import and exports and with a new government in place looking to gain annual growth through [...]

Mexico manufacturing has gained a competitive edge over many other low-wage manufacturing countries. Though it is often viewed in a negative light, due to the attention brought by drug violence, manufacturing in Mexico is a key factor in changing this image and showcase Mexico as a trustworthy investment. Mexico’s recent success, over its long time competitor China, is largely driven by wage inflation in China and Mexico’s business friendly programs, [...]