Historically, U.S. businesses have outsourced their manufacturing operations to China. But on top of an increasingly tense political relationship, COVID-19 has exposed critical weaknesses in offshore supply chains. Ally-shoring has emerged as one of the best strategies for confronting these issues. A collaborative version of the term nearshoring, ally-shoring involves rethinking (on a nationwide scale) critical supply chains and sourcing goods and raw materials from democratic allies. With the goal [...]

Updated on August 27, 2024  Thinking about nearshoring your manufacturing operations to Mexico? Here’s a look at the advantages and challenges every manufacturer must understand before they plan the big move. Which industries and businesses are moving their operations to Mexico? Manufacturers across all industries benefit from the advantages of doing business in Mexico. However, Mexico is home to a handful of industries in particular that have found significant success [...]

It’s no secret that companies experience significant benefits when they choose to manufacture in Mexico. From access to the highest number of free trade agreements to the highly skilled labor force, businesses from around the world come to Mexico to drive costs down and boost operational efficiencies. However, just like any country, doing business in Mexico comes with various challenges. In order to take full advantage of the many benefits [...]

Overseas manufacturing has always been a topic of debate, and now many businesses are steering away from offshoring and bringing their operations back to North America. Thanks to the significant advantages it offers manufacturers, Mexico is usually the country of choice. Here are seven strong reasons why you should consider doing business in Mexico. 1. Free Trade Agreements Today, Mexico has a total of 13 free trade agreements (FTAs)—more than [...]

Back in the 1980s, Mexico proposed the idea of forming a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States and Canada. The country’s main goal was to promote economic development through foreign direct investment, more jobs, and more diverse exports. After its signing in 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) began to accomplish what Mexico hoped it would: it boosted exports, created high-skilled jobs, and increased wages. Since [...]

When it comes to manufacturing in Mexico, the automotive and electronics industries are notorious big performers, however, Mexico’s metal fabrication industry has also found great success. The industry has grown not just because of its importance as a supplier, but also because of the numerous advantages Mexico offers sheet metal manufacturers and other metalworking and metallurgy companies. Metal Fabrication in Mexico Today The sheet metal fabrication, and metal mechanics industry [...]

From air conditioners to washing machines and microwave ovens to vacuum cleaners, many of the appliances you find in United States households today are manufactured in Mexico. Currently responsible for 30% to 44% of the United States’ annual imports of home appliances, Mexico’s thriving industry is likely to expand as demand for appliances increases. Some of the biggest names in the household appliance industry, like Whirlpool, LG, and Electrolux, already [...]

Mexico has a long history of manufacturing, and today, thanks to the long list of advantages of manufacturing in Mexico, the country is home to production facilities owned by some of the world’s biggest businesses. As a result of the continuing influx of international manufacturers, Mexico supplies homes and businesses all over the United States and the world with many essential goods. Everyday Items TVs There’s a good chance the [...]

It’s no surprise that Monterrey, as the country’s business capital, is the location of choice for companies manufacturing in Mexico. With more than 40% of the world’s biggest manufacturers now operating there, the city offers significant advantages to companies looking to bring some or all of their operations back to North America. Regarded as one of the most “livable” cities, Monterrey has the highest per capita income in the country [...]