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U.S. and Mexico Labor Cost Comparison: An Overview

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Though, despite improvements, manufacturing still requires skilled labor which accounts for a high percentage of the total operational costs. Therefore, it’s no surprise that meeting budgetary needs is largely driven by reducing labor costs. and a cost-effective, industrial labor pool.

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Customizing Nearshore Manufacturing to Meet Company-Specific Needs

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Nearshoring to Mexico has become the go-to strategy for U.S. manufacturers looking for cost-effective, high-quality operating solutions. While nearshoring manufacturing is advantageous to all sectors , most companies require customization to ensure the solution fits both their short- and long-term needs.

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Nearshoring to Mexico: Is It Cheaper Than the U.S.?

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Many factors over the years have led to a surge of foreign operators nearshoring manufacturing to Mexico. As both of these costs continue to spike in the U.S., Lower labor costs when nearshoring to Mexico Labor costs are the majority of operational expenses to account for when launching production.

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Nearshoring to Mexico & The Advantages of the IMMEX Program

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Nearshore manufacturing has remained a hot topic over the past decade, particularly rising in popularity post-pandemic. However, the truth is nearshoring manufacturing has been a well-known business strategy for 50+ years. and other foreign manufacturers to operate in a more cost-effective way. The close proximity to the U.S.,

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Navigating the Shift of Nearshoring to Mexico

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In decades past, its cheap labor costs and quick production times made it advantageous for U.S. However, the past few years have highlighted many of the persistent issues with outsourcing to China, leaving many to consider nearshoring to Mexico as an alternative. Reasons for the Shift to Mexico U.S.

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Exploring the Top Benefits of Nearshoring to Mexico

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The manufacturing industry is focused on keeping up with demand in the most cost-effective way possible. Though nearshoring to Mexico is not a new strategy, it is one more companies are considering for the future. When it comes to supporting growth while saving on costs, here are a few of the top reasons why this approach is favored.

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Is Nearshoring to Mexico Sustainable?

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Typically, when a company chooses nearshoring to Mexico, it’s because their target audience is in North America, and they want to establish a manufacturing footprint closer in proximity than Europe or Asia. Cost logistics, transfer time, and labor are constant challenges U.S. The post Is Nearshoring to Mexico Sustainable?