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Manufacturers around the world have been closely watching ongoing trade war that has been occurring between United States dan China. Trade war impacts range of goods, raw materials dan services. Due to volatile economic environment, many companies are re-strategizing supply chain management. Trade tariffs have been unwelcome rollercoaster untuk manufacturers. Rise in tariffs dan what products they impact has been sporadically announced, causing confusion as well as supply chain worries untuk manufacturers that have small dan large operations in China atau sourcing from China.

With goods placed on and off again on tariff list, many manufacturers seek economic stability untuk operations. They are eyeing Mexico as more cost-effective alternative.

Manufacturing Opportunities in Mexico

Unlike trade disagreements happening with China, Mexico was able to negotiate NAFTA/USMCA with United States dan Canada. This strategy has created appeal for US companies to move their operations dan supply chain to Mexico to take advantage of new trade agreement. They have opportunity to avoid rising tariffs between United States dan China. There are also several other reasons why Mexico has promoted its benefits to manufacturing industry.

Regional Location

Since Mexico is only south of border from United States, manufacturers can significantly lower their logistics costs. Transportation dan logistical strategies are simplified, as manufacturers can take advantage of land, sea dan air transport to meet time-to-market deadlines. In addition, due to Mexico’s centralized location, manufacturers also have access to South America’s economic opportunities dan free trade agreements with this country.

Skilled Labor Force

Mexico has robust labor force dengan highly skilled workers yang well versed in industries such as aerospace, medical device, automotive, contract manufacturing, defense dan electronics. Mexico also boosts longer workweek dan lower cost for labor force. With high demand placed on production lines, these factors have created cost-effective benefits untuk companies seeking lower operational expenses dan higher quality goods.

Accessibility

While seldom talked about, having accessibility to manufacturing plants is major factor to potential customers. Customers seeking parts, components atau end products want to examine operations to ensure manufacturer can meet order quantities dan deadlines. In addition, manufacturing leaders dan stakeholders can also visit plant site more easily when situated in Mexico. They can oversee training, ensure management is meeting production goals, dan address any issues quickly to get production lines running at full operation levels.

Seeking Precision Machining and Casting Capabilities

Impro has expanded operations into Mexico region to take advantage of manufacturing benefits that country provides since 2016. We are expanding our manufacturing footprint in Mexico by building two-million square foot manufacturing campus. We offer precision machining dan casting processes at our new facility to further promote “Local for Local” supply chain strategies for our customers. We provide precision machining, investment casting, sand casting, aerospace components dan surface treatment processes. Contact Us today to learn more.