Consumers took the “Made in China” label for granted: few questioned the quality and were often just attracted to the low price. The average consumer now scrutinizes what “Made in China” really means and asks: Is it really that cheap? What’s the quality like? And most importantly; Are the Chinese goods, despite their price, worth […]
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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.
China First: Wrong Reasons for the Decline of American Manufacturing
Editor’s note: The following is an updated version of an article published on the Shoreview Management Advisors website in January 2019. Trade Deficits and the Potential of Manufacturing Returning to the US Dominate Today’s Headlines Structural trade deficits are driving the headlines. With “America First” as the justification, the US has imposed steel and aluminum tariffs, and […]
RETURNING to CONFIDENCE in QUALITY: SOURCING in MEXICO as the ALTERNATIVE to CHINA
Editor’s note: The following is an updated version of an article published on the Shoreview Management Advisors website in June 2020. The relevancy of these issues continues to increase. As executives consider the best way to strengthen their strategic sourcing strategy, we highly recommend they consider Mexico due to the inherent relationship capital between the two […]
Time to Market is an Advantage for Mexican Manufacturers [2023]
When it comes to manufacturing, time is of the essence. The ability to bring products to market quickly can be a game-changer for businesses, offering them a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced global economy. In recent years, Mexico has emerged as a preferred manufacturing destination due to its strategic advantages, including its impressive time to […]
Ally-Shoring: The Next Level of Outsourcing
Nowadays, businesses are constantly looking for ways to stay competitive and maximize their efficiency. An example of such a strategy is ally-shoring, which has gained a great deal of traction in recent years. By combining the advantages of nearshoring and offshoring, this innovative business model creates a powerful business model. This article explains what ally-shoring […]