A Strategic Guide for Executives Evaluating Manufacturing in Mexico Intorduction What is the IMMEX shelter program? The IMMEX shelter program allows foreign companies to manufacture in Mexico under a third-party legal entity while benefiting from tax and tariff advantages. The shelter provider holds the IMMEX registration and manages compliance, HR, and administration, while the customer […]
A Data-Driven Guide for OEMs Evaluating Nearshoring For OEMs evaluating nearshoring, one question dominates: How much does manufacturing in Mexico actually save compared to the United States? Most analyses stop at wages. That’s incomplete—and often misleading. The true cost of manufacturing includes labor, overhead, logistics, working capital, and risk. When evaluated correctly, Mexico can deliver […]
A CEO Outlook on Nearshoring Strategy For many manufacturing CEOs, 2026 may become the year of decisive supply-chain restructuring—and a serious evaluation of manufacturing in Mexico as a core strategic option. The global manufacturing landscape continues to shift rapidly. Tariff volatility, rising labor costs, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical risk are forcing executive teams […]
Mexico’s Interoceanic Corridor Is No Longer a Bet — But It Still Isn’t a Sure Thing The CIIT has crossed from vision to viability. Here is what manufacturers need to know as the corridor enters its most consequential six months. (Originally published August 14, 2023. Updated March 19, 2026) March 2026 | Prince Manufacturing […]
Update Date: January 2026Original Publication: May 6, 2024 Key Regulatory Changes (May 2024 – January 2026): Late 2024 Changes October 14, 2024: 2nd Resolution of Amendments to Foreign Trade General Rules published November 14, 2024: Annex 24 changes effective (48-hour data transmission, real-time customs access) December 19, 2024: President Sheinbaum signed textile/apparel IMMEX restrictions […]
Reduced Risk. Reduced Cost. Mexico’s automotive industry continues to solidify its position as a global powerhouse, achieving historic milestones in 2024 and establishing itself as the world’s fifth-largest vehicle producer. With record-breaking production and exports, coupled with a rapid transition to electromobility, Mexico represents an unparalleled opportunity for manufacturers seeking to optimize their North American […]
Today’s business climate presents some serious challenges for manufacturers from industrialized nations. Between rising labor costs in Asia, the threat of more tariffs, the growing risk of intellectual property theft, and the quest to be as near to your market as possible, many companies are reconsidering their options for doing business in the United States. […]
During recent years, the growth of smart manufacturing in Mexico and the United States has become a pivotal influence that drives the transformation of the North American industrial sector.Mexican maquiladora factories and US plants that used to rely on cost-efficient labor now combine advanced technologies like automation and AI along with Industry 4.0 principles to […]
Partnering with a shelter service provider when establishing a manufacturing facility in Mexico provides more benefits than launching a wholly-owned subsidiary.Mexico now serves as a top manufacturing location because it provides competitive labor while offering strategic closeness to the U.S. market and multiple free trade agreements. Companies entering the Mexican market must decide whether to […]
