In today’s global economy, many US-based companies are seeking ways to reduce costs and increase efficiency. One way to accomplish this is through contract manufacturing in Mexico. This business model allows companies to outsource their manufacturing operations to Mexico, where labor and production costs are typically lower. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits […]
China
There is a vast difference in starting time for manufacturing operations between Mexico and 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.
Outsourcing Manufacturing Options: Nearshore Manufacturing, Offshore. What’s the Difference?
Globalization has increased the number of options available to businesses when it comes to outsourcing manufacturing of their products. Depending on the company’s priorities and needs, companies can choose between nearshore, offshore, and onshore manufacturing. A company seeking to make an informed decision about their outsourcing manufacturing strategy must understand the differences between each of […]
What does it mean to you when you see the phrase “Made in China”?
For many years, consumers took the label “Made in China” for granted: few questioned the quality and were often only attracted to the inexpensive price. Consumers are now scrutinizing what it means when a product is “Made in China” and asking questions like: Is it really inexpensive? Am I getting a quality product? And most […]
5 Reasons Why Nearshore Manufacturing Is A Perfect Fit for Mexico’s Textile and Apparel Industry
A strategic location and skilled workforce have contributed to the steady growth of Mexico’s textile and apparel industry in recent years. Consequently, more and more companies are turning to nearshore manufacturing for their production requirements. Here are five reasons why Mexico’s textile and apparel industry is well suited to nearshore manufacturing. One: Textile and Apparel […]
Commerce Department: China Not a Market Economy
The Chinese government’s foreign investment regime is restrictive, the report concluded, the Chinese government exerts significant ownership and control over industry through state-invested enterprises, and other means, and state planning remains important in the Chinese government’s industrial policies. The Chinese government pushed back on these assertions in a speech made by a Ministry of Commerce […]