If you’re looking to take advantage of the benefits of manufacturing in Mexico, you’ll need people to power your production. But how do you meet your human resources (HR) needs while navigating unfamiliar waters? The key is bringing in HR professionals well-versed in Mexico’s laws, language, and culture. Here’s what you need to know about outsourcing your human resources in Mexico. Outsourcing HR: What to Keep in Mind Solutions offerings: [...]

From the country’s strategic geographic location to its 14 free trade agreements, the advantages of manufacturing in Mexico are plenty. But are things really as good as they seem? Here’s what you need to know about the realities of doing business in Mexico. Starting Your Business: How Easy Is It? While navigating certain procedures can be difficult, such as registering with the Mexican tax authority, starting up a manufacturing business [...]

If you’ve considered nearshoring your operations, you probably already know the many benefits of manufacturing in Mexico. Now, the question is, which city is best for your business? The country as a whole comes with natural competitive advantages, but you want to know you're choosing the Mexican state and city that best aligns with your company. Here are some of the most common industries with manufacturing operations in Mexico, plus [...]

IMMEX has become synonymous with Mexican manufacturing. The question is: How exactly does it benefit companies looking to manufacture in Mexico? We break down all of the IMMEX basics you need to know. How It Started Formerly known as the maquiladora program, IMMEX was initially established in the 1960s as a way of encouraging investment from foreign companies, strengthening the border economy, and alleviating unemployment issues. With the approval of [...]

Decades ago, outsourcing took the business world by storm, and its popularity has only continued to increase. Today, 68% of U.S. companies outsource to other countries in order to cut costs and free up more time for core business functions. With more businesses looking to follow suit, and with so many pros and cons to outsourcing overseas, many might be wondering how to go about choosing the right international location. [...]

Miniscule production costs, high output, and an abundance of workers: The benefits of manufacturing in China once seemed to be endless. Now, that’s no longer the case. Prior to COVID-19, companies had already been steadily moving their manufacturing out of China in favor of the benefits of manufacturing in Mexico. Today, we’re seeing manufacturers relocate at much faster rates for a number of reasons, some of the most notable include [...]

If you’ve been focusing more on recruitment efforts than production, you wouldn’t be alone. For many years now, the manufacturing industry has seen a decline in qualified, available labor, and with COVID-19 causing a major shift in job candidate attitudes and ongoing supply chain disruptions, manufacturers have recently been faced with an even greater labor shortage. In the United States, job openings in manufacturing have more than doubled their pre-pandemic [...]

As a manufacturer, you can’t afford to haphazardly select suppliers that might put the quality and efficiency of your production at risk. Instead, you need to start taking a more strategic approach to sourcing in Mexico.  What is Strategic Sourcing? Why Does It Matter? Too often, material procurement processes are focused on upfront prices, but this shortsighted approach could end up costing you more in the long run. While price [...]

Mexico may be known for its automobile, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing, but more and more furniture companies are manufacturing in Mexico thanks to the opportunity to avoid critical supply chain challenges.  Furniture Manufacturing in Mexico: The Basics You Need to Know Furniture manufacturing in Mexico is bigger than ever, with around $1 billion in furniture exported to the United States each year. While Mexico supports all types of furniture [...]