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Articles
> Shelter Companies in Mexico
The possibilities for manufacturing in the NAFTA region inevitably raise the question: In which of the three countries - Canada, the US or Mexico - should I produce?
> Strategic Insight: So near and yet so far
Shifting production to Latin America sounds like a can't-miss for companies looking to boost speed to market. Unfortunately, it's not as simple as it sounds. Entrada Group's Paul M. Karon explains why.
> Auto Parts Manufacturers: Considerations for Serving Foreign Automotive Companies in the United States
In today's global economy, more and more foreign automotive companies from both Europe and Japan are building automotive production plants and assembly facilities in the United States. Because of this growing trend, automotive parts suppliers, especially those with only non-US facilities, must now seriously consider the long-term implications of continuing to manufacture all of their automotive OEM components outside of the North American automotive market.
> Supplying North America Cost-effectively
US-based Entrada Group offers "shelter services", a dedicated service to support international manufacturers wishing to take advantage of Mexico's strategic location and low cost manufacturing capabilities. Automobil Produktion spoke to Doug Donahue about the benefits of offshore manufacturing in Fresnillo, the second-largest city in the Mexican state of Zacatecas; his 20 years of experience providing clients with offshore manufacturing expertise; and why smaller companies are attracted to Entrada's offering.
> Whitepaper: Mexico is the best sourcing destination for medical devices
A recently emerged trend has companies contracting with suppliers in Mexico and other Latin American countries over low-cost Asian countries.
> Mexico is tops in Latin America for "near shoring"
In a recent study, Mexico's interior beat out four other locations as a cost-effective spot for light manufacturing near the United States and Canada.
> Entrada Group: Cost, Risks and Benefits of Manufacturing in Select Latin American Locations
Paul M. Karon of the Entrada Group presents findings of a study on manufacturing site selection in Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
> D&M PSS Launched Operations in Mexico
D&M PSS launched operations in Mexico to serve blue-chip client BMW. Since then, they've picked up a string of new business and new opportunities along the way.
> The New Competitive Face of Shelter Services in Mexico
In this article, published in the May/June 2010 issue of Mexico Now magazine, Doug Donahue explains how to leverage cost reductions in labor, supply chain and administrative overhead in a manufacturing environment.
> Lesson Learned – Moving Manufacturing to Mexico
Our clients tell us that they’ve learned a lot since moving manufacturing to Mexico. This article covers a few things our clients have discovered.
> Pushing Strong For the Development of Central Mexico
Zacatecas is a magnet for competitive foreign investment. This is because it comes with abundant human, natural and technical resources. It has unmatchable strategic location.
