Cargo carried across the border from Mexico into the United States will soon be inspected by officials south of the border, affecting various consumers and companies manufacturing in Mexico. Arturo Sarukhan, Mexico's ambassador to the United States, describes this as a way to decrease waiting time at the border for cargo companies who are approved for the program. The U.S. Mexico border is the busiest border crossing in the world, [...]

Manufacturing in Mexico is booming in the central region of the country. Greater opportunities emerged for auto manufacturing in Mexico, especially for suppliers after Mazda, Honda, Nissan, Audi and Volkswagen announced they were expanding manufacturing in the Guanajuato region.  Audi was the latest company to announce expansion into Mexico for its first North American manufacturing location.  Audi, and many other automotive companies, have recognized Mexico as an opportunity for higher [...]

The low cost of labor and its proximately to the United States are the primary competitive advantages for manufacturing in Mexico.  The guidance from shelter companies in Mexico is recognized as a viable and attractive solution for companies seeking to manufacture in Mexico. Since 1991, North American Production Sharing, Inc. (NAPS) has focused on innovation and attention to client satisfaction, while revolutionizing the Mexico manufacturing service industry. Foreign companies operating [...]

The thriving automotive industry in Mexico stands out as a success story amidst the torrent of doom and gloom news surrounding the world economy. With several automakers planning to either begin or expand their operations, the future of automotive manufacturing in Mexico looks primed to continue growing substantially. J.D. Power, an automotive consulting firm, estimates, in all, that auto production will grow by a third over the next six years [...]

Manufacturing in Mexico is an endeavor with plenty of internal hurdles for companies new to the country. Moving raw materials and finished goods into and out of Mexico means dealing with complex customs protocols and diligent record keeping. Mexico, similar to the United States, has strict environmental standards that demand compliance. How can a company seeking to move to another country like Mexico handle these tasks efficiently?  Outsource them to a [...]

Although some manufacturing companies might shed a little concern about the skill level in Mexico’s workers, Mexico graduates more engineering students than the US, Germany, Brazil and Canada. Currently, Mexico graduates about 90,000 engineers and technicians per year. Increased government aid to education programs means that companies who manufacture in Mexico are now working with a highly qualified, skilled and trainable work force. Mexico has served as a low-cost manufacturing [...]

The medical device industry in Mexico, specifically in Tijuana, currently has over 28,000 employees. It has the largest concentration of medical device employees in North America with skill levels ranging from manual labor to personnel who conduct research and development. Mexico has many excellent educational institutions that help ensure a steady supply of employees who are qualified in handling medical device manufacturing in Mexico jobs. The North American Free Trade [...]

Solar energy has increased significantly in modern times, and it continues to expand as a growing source of alternative energy. Solar manufacturing in Mexico, specifically, is growing, with the rural areas in Mexico in need of the energy. An example of the increase is Kyocera, which is a Japanese manufacturing company with a plant in Tijuana, Mexico. It has placed $40 million in the expansion of its plant, and it [...]

Since the 1960s manufacturing in Mexico has taken off. Over the years, advancements in technology and infrastructure have made Mexico a hot spot for manufacturing operations. Increasing shipping costs of overseas freight has sparked the need for businesses to look closer to home for manufacturing solutions that are more cost effective. Today, it is a fact for most global economies that their products are not always produced in their home [...]