Manufacturing is a major industry in China, as we know. A third of supply chain leaders plan to move manufacturing out of China by 2023, according to Gartner research. There are several reasons why companies are moving manufacturing out of China: Overall, the combination of rising costs, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and intellectual property […]
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How Many Days Does it Take to Begin Operations in China?
If you are lucky and are able to quickly get through the red tape associated with starting operations in Communist China, the average amount of time is 33 days. In Mexico, with the aid of NovaLink’s services, you may be up and running in as little as 6 days. source
What is the Average Cost for Shipping from China?
The average cost of shipping a container across the Pacific to the U.S. is $4300. The average cost of delivering a container from Mexico is $200.
How Long Do Shipments Take From China to the U.S.?
The average time for delivery of products from China, shipping across the Pacific is 4 weeks. The average time for a shipment of products from Mexico, from just across the Texas border, is one.
Are Chinese Facilities and Labor Cheaper than Mexico?
In 2000, workers in Mexico’s manufacturing sector earned nearly 60% more than their Chinese counterparts, according to the Boston Consulting Group. Now they earn 11% less. Facilities in China have become so expensive that in 2015 a Chinese Business Group opened an industrial park in Mexico rather than their own country.