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 [...]

Ready for a more efficient, cost-effective way to manufacture high-quality products? Here’s everything you need to know about moving your manufacturing to Mexico. Why Are Companies Relocating to Mexico? Now one of the world’s top manufacturing locations, Mexico offers U.S. companies significant benefits that give them a more competitive edge over other global manufacturers. Read more to learn about moving your U.S. company to Mexico. STRONGER SUPPLY CHAINS You’re always [...]

One of the most critical steps in moving your manufacturing to Mexico is choosing the right location, so you need to know exactly what to look for. Read on to find out which factors you need to keep in mind—and why manufacturing in Monterrey, Mexico might just be the best city for your production site. What to Consider When Choosing a Manufacturing Location #1 Proximity to the United States No [...]

Whether you’re already in Mexico or thinking of making the move, you’re probably already familiar with the many benefits of manufacturing in Mexico. However, with those benefits come new tax laws you’ll need to navigate. Here’s what you need to know about taxes in Mexico and how you can stay compliant. MAQUILADORAS AND TAXES: AN OVERVIEW As a foreign manufacturer, your first step to understanding tax compliance in Mexico is [...]

To more quickly meet their renewable energy objectives, world governments and private businesses are always looking for the best manufacturing locations. When it comes to manufacturing solar panels, China has historically dominated. However, other countries across the globe are beginning to rise up as manufacturing giants, including Mexico. Here’s why you should consider moving your solar panel manufacturing  to the United States’ southern neighbor. An Overview: Solar Manufacturing in Mexico [...]

Nearshoring is not a new phenomenon. For decades, foreign companies have recognized the value of manufacturing in Mexico. However, nearshoring to Mexico has grown dramatically in recent years and is unlikely to slow down anytime soon. Here’s why. GLOBAL ISSUES Russia The Russia-Ukraine conflict has led to material shortages, such as essential automobile components. Semiconductors were already in short supply, and now supplies of wiring systems manufactured in Ukraine are [...]

As a manufacturer, you’re always looking for ways to scale your production and boost productivity while minimizing costs, and for many companies, the best way to do that is to bring in some extra support. By engaging an outsourcing management company, not only do you cut back on staffing costs, but you also get a partner that will handle the oversight of everyday tasks, so you can get back to [...]