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How Foreign Manufacturers Use Mexico’s IMMEX Program to Their Advantage

Ivemsa

The benefits of manufacturing in Mexico have become common knowledge for most, though few may know about the specific importance of the IMMEX program. The IMMEX (formerly known as the maquiladora) program was established in the 1960s as a way to boost the manufacturing industry in Mexico. manufacturers. Regardless, U.S.

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Getting Ahead in 2023 & The Role of Mexico Manufacturing

Ivemsa

and other foreign manufacturers are considering Mexico as part of their strategy to expand production in the new year. As of November 2022, 87% of Mexico’s imports come from manufactured products. In turn, manufacturing in Mexico will help U.S. To get ahead in 2023 means Mexico manufacturing will play an even larger role in U.S.

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Common Challenges of Manufacturing in Mexico & How to Avoid Them

Ivemsa

Manufacturing in Mexico has ramped up over the past several years without any sign of slowing down. and other foreign companies continue to benefit from the competitive advantages this strategy has to offer, which include open trade agreements, access to a skilled workforce, and lower operational costs. Duty-Free Manufacturing.

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Navigating Tax Compliance When Manufacturing in Mexico

Ivemsa

There are numerous benefits of moving manufacturing to Mexico which have led to continuous economic growth and success for global companies across all industrial sectors. The country delivers has a highly-skilled, cost-effective workforce , and close proximity to the U.S. of operating costs is declared a safe harbor.

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What Are 2023 Skilled Labor Costs for Manufacturing in Mexico?

Ivemsa

manufacturers have been more actively focused on hiring and retaining enough qualified workers to meet production demand. In addition, a generation of industrial workers are facing retirement, which means fewer people in manufacturing roles and fewer people ready to fulfill open positions. For the past few years, U.S.

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What U.S. Companies Need to Know about Taxes and Compliance when Moving Manufacturing to Mexico

Ivemsa

There is always a learning curve when operating in any foreign country. For companies considering Mexico manufacturing for the first time, there are several areas to consider, which include the responsibilities of taxes and compliance. The first step when manufacturing in Mexico is registering with the IMMEX maquiladora program.

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Renewable energy in action: Examples and use cases for fueling the future

IBM Services

As more countries, companies and individuals seek energy sources beyond fossil fuels, interest in renewable energy continues to rise. In fact, world-wide capacity for energy from solar, wind and other renewable sources increased by 50% in 2023. Biomass is sometimes considered a source of renewable energy. trillion in 2023.

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