Rising wages and a shortage of affordable and available labor in the United States make Mexico and its workforce an attractive alternative.Manufacturers, well as restaurants, retail stores and many other classes of businesses in the United States are being forced to raise the wages of their workers. This is being done in an urgent effort […]
Challenges to supply chains in MexicoThose involved in supply chain management face a myriad of challenges daily. Companies must be prepared to address any volatility in their industries and predict fluctuations in demand as accurately as possible. They must construct their supply chains in Mexico to have visibility and to generate reliable data throughout the […]
Tips for selecting a contract manufacturing partner Outsourcing some of a company’s processes has long been in the arsenal of forward-looking organizations. Initially, it was primarily used as a short-term option to reduce costs or deal with a new product or a large order. As time passed, it has grown to become a fundamental part […]
The Mexican manufacturing industry accounts for 44% of the total value of annual domestic production. It is largely supported by companies using the Mexico Maquila Program (IMMEX). In addition to other positive attributes, companies enjoy advantages that are the result of eight significant benefits of the program:Tax credit for VAT paymentConsidering the large volume of […]
Even in the most efficient manufacturing operations, there are opportunities to increase overall productivity. Making several logical changes will enable companies to reduce their manufacturing costs in Mexico and, as a result, increase their revenue. Experts routinely assert that productivity is never an accident: in fact, they maintain that it’s the consequence of comprehensive […]
Shelter Manufacturing in Mexico – Variations, Risk Mitigation, and More [Video] This podcast is a continuation of a previous discussion regarding the issue of operating a manufacturing facility at reduced risk in Mexico under the shelter program business model. We examine variations on the model such as start-up and business incubator services. Our discussion […]
Shelter Manufacturing in Mexico – Introduction [Video] We discuss the four principal ways to initiate and maintain manufacturing operations in Mexico these include contract manufacturing agreements, joint-venture partnerships, wholly-owned subsidiaries, and Mexico Shelter Maquiladora Services. We explain how the Shelter Manufacturing program works in Mexico. In detail, we discuss the advantages of operation under a Shelter […]
In recent years, the plastics industry in Mexico has performed consistently while maintaining a steady rate of positive growth. This is according to information provided by Mexico’s National Association of the Plastics Industries, A.C (ANIPAC). ANIPAC is the organization that has represented the interests of the entire plastics manufacturing supply chain in Mexico since 1961. […]
Products Made in the USA Enter any large store, pick up a random item from the shelf, and look at the label. It’s highly likely that you will see the same three words on the label: “Made in China”. Depending on the product, you could say “Made in Mexico” or maybe even “Made in Taiwan”, […]
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