Megan Richford

October 10, 2020

While China and Vietnam were once prominent partners for U.S. brands, wage inflation and changing trade agreements have left many clothing lines searching for new solutions for their manufacturing needs. With COVID-19 continuing to disrupt the garment industry, it’s more prudent than ever to diversify and shorten your supply chain—and, whenever possible, to lower your […]

September 23, 2020

If you’re a business based in the United States considering nearshoring some manufacturing operations to Mexican territory, you will not only want to understand the Mexcian business culture itself but how Mexico’s Value Added Tax (VAT) may impact your operations. What is the VAT Tax? Locally referred to as the impuesto al valor agregado tax […]

September 10, 2020

Mexican business culture is distinct from business culture in the United States, which has the potential to present challenges during negotiations. Though there is probably more common ground between business cultures than you realize, it is important to understand the differences as well. It’s important for US companies in Mexico to recognize and understand these […]

March 30, 2020

The global pandemic began due to the initial outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic in Wuhan, China. With no new deaths in the Hubei province for several days, one might assume that manufacturing in China will soon return to business-as-usual, ending the disruptions to the global supply chain that have affected companies in the U.S. and […]

February 1, 2020

Global e-commerce has drastically increased the number of international shipments sent each day. When consumers and companies buy merchandise online via an e-commerce platform, it may come from anywhere in the world. Entry Type 86, is a new customs entry type intended to help Customs and Border Protection (CBP) manage the flow of goods, creating […]

December 15, 2019

Today, in a world where supply chains are complex and span the globe overseas, many of the fine details become muddied or generalized by those unfamiliar with the industry. For example, laymen often confuse outsourcing vs offshoring by using them as interchangeable phrases. The problem with this mindset lies in the fact that both terms […]

November 10, 2019

In recent years, manufacturing within Mexico has been an increasingly more viable and cost-effective alternative to production in Asia. Businesses not only derive benefits from close proximity to the states but can also find competitive advantage thanks to favorable trade deals and a skilled low-cost workforce.   Below, we’ll dive into the various factors as to […]

November 1, 2019

The goal for every business is to drive revenue while simultaneously decreasing costs. The pursuit of cost savings is one of the many reasons why a growing number of American businesses—particularly within the e-commerce space—have been manufacturing in Mexico.  While most would cite the low hourly costs of labor or the cheaper warehousing fees, many […]

October 15, 2019

The past decade has ushered in an era of unprecedented economic growth and development within Mexico. Viewed as an emerging market, particularly in the commodities and manufacturing sectors, it now has the 15th largest economy in the world with a 2018 GDP of $2.6 trillion. Economists suggest that the recent growth within the Mexican economy’s […]

September 25, 2019

According to the US census, 34.8% of the United States’ imports in 2018 were from two countries: China and Mexico. Both countries are manufacturing hubs that can export goods at a reduced rate. And American businesses rely on partnerships with manufacturing plants in both countries to reduce labor, shipping, and infrastructure costs. Keeping these expenses […]

September 20, 2019

China is quickly losing its stronghold as the manufacturing superpower of the world. The reason this is occurring is a topic of much controversy, but when you start to compare data—then factor in the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China—you realize that China is not the cheapest nor the easiest offshore territory to […]

September 18, 2019

When someone thinks manufacturing, usually it’s China that comes to mind. North America is all familiar with the iconic “Made in China” stamp that accompanies the many products we know and love. In fact, U.S manufacturing output in Asia has been large enough that during the Cold War, American media campaigns waged war against the […]

September 8, 2019

The past decade has ushered in an era of unprecedented economic growth and development within Mexico. Viewed as an emerging market, particularly in the commodities and manufacturing sectors, it now has the 15th largest economy in the world with a 2018 GDP of $2.6 trillion. Economists suggest that the recent growth within the manufacturing sector […]

June 27, 2018

Content was last updated for relevancy and accuracy on September 30, 2019.  Will Tariffs Benefit or Hurt U.S. Manufacturers? The primary intent of applying a tariff on raw materials is to help domestic producers of such materials be more competitive with their global counterparts, thus creating (or protecting) domestic jobs. And while this strategy can […]

January 15, 2018

Guanajuato的製造業 瓜納華托州位於墨西哥中部，緊鄰墨西哥城西北部，目前是墨西哥製造業增長最快的州。 2014年，墨西哥的本田，馬自達，大眾汽車公司以及日產的阿瓜斯卡連特斯以北的四家新工廠在墨西哥開業，從而推動了瓜納華托州汽車業的發展。跟隨這些汽車OEM到該地區的是來自世界各地的一級，二級和三級供應商。從某些方面來看，從2012年至2017年，瓜納華托州已接收了300多家汽車行業的新供應商公司。儘管這種增長受到國家的歡迎，並有望創造成千上萬個新工作崗位，但它不會沒有挑戰。 外國公司在瓜納華托（Guanajuato）的製造業要在所有運營級別尋找合格人員時，可能會面臨最大的挑戰。鑑於NAPS在該地區的業務，以及我們22年的專業經驗（遍及整個墨西哥的行政管理和合規管理），我們已做好充分準備，可以在瓜納華托招聘和幫助留住製造人員。而且，由於NAPS的運營模式可以持續提供幾乎100％的管理和合規性管理功能，因此我們的客戶無需僱用和依賴內部管理人員來進行會計，人力資源，進出口/環境衛生。與安全和移民。 另一個挑戰將是在瓜納華托州尋找工業房地產，特別是對於那些傾向於租賃空間而不是購買土地和建造的供應商。大型機構房地產開發商正在瓜納華托州建設新的工業園區，以容納各種規模的公司。 NAPS正在與許多這些開發商緊密合作，以確保其客戶可以立即訪問整個地區的理想位置。 瓜納華托州的州政府和市政府正在通過在基礎設施上的支出來應對預期的增長，例如新的高速公路，橋樑和學校。現在，伊拉普阿托（Irapuato）等城市擁有美麗的高爾夫球場，鄉村俱樂部和種類繁多的烹飪美食，繼續吸引著外國人來這座城市居住。瓜納華托州的其他城市，如塞拉亞（Celaya），薩拉曼卡（Salamanca）和西勞（Silao），也在緊隨其後。

December 21, 2017

For over two decades, NAPS has revolutionized the administration and compliance management industry in Mexico by providing expert advice, outstanding service and effective tools to help companies successfully manufacture in Mexico.

December 11, 2017

November 7, 2017

Determining Where to Manufacture – A Guide As a business, one of the most crucial decisions to make is where to locate manufacturing operations, as this can have a tremendous impact on the profitability of the enterprise. In recent years, there has been a seismic shift in how companies are doing business as more and […]

August 29, 2017

Offshoring manufacturing is an option many companies consider in order to reduce operating expenses, while maintaining a high-quality end product. If you are considering manufacturing offshore, you may be wondering what offshoring is, where the best place is for offshore manufacturing, and the pros of offshoring. Below is a comprehensive guide to why you should […]

January 9, 2017

Cost is of the utmost importance to companies considering expanding or moving their manufacturing operations to another country. When analyzing the cost of manufacturing, many companies choose to relocate their manufacturing to Mexico for a number of reasons. These reasons vary from lower labor rates to the availability of qualified workers, but each reason is […]

January 2, 2017

As the manufacturing industry continually shifts to nearshoring operations in Mexico from China, the preponderance of products made in Mexico is steadily increasing. As a consumer, the first concern is whether or not the quality of the product made in Mexico is commensurate with those made in the United States and China. In addition to […]

December 19, 2016

Outsourcing and offshoring are often used synonymously, however the terms in fact have two very different meanings and implications. Outsourcing is when a company negotiates a contract with a third party to perform a specific function. When outsourcing a process or operation, it is vital to find a company or person that specializes in the […]

December 12, 2016

This content was last updated on July 17, 2019. Maquiladora Definition A Maquiladora is a factory or manufacturing operation in Mexico run by a foreign company and exporting its products to the country of that company. These factories import certain raw materials on a duty-free and tariff-free basis for manufacturing and then export the manufactured […]

December 5, 2016

Content was last updated for relevancy and accuracy on September 30, 2019.  China and Mexico are two of the most popular choices for manufacturing because of the low production costs and high volume environments. In order to choose between manufacturing in these two locations, an analysis of the pros and cons of manufacturing in Mexico […]

November 10, 2016

  Globalization has truly changed the economic landscape, leading to diverse growth all over the world. In recent years, Mexico has become a hub for major companies, particularly those with manufacturing needs. The new factories, experienced workforce, low labor costs, and improved trade agreements—particularly NAFTA—have contributed to the growth of new businesses in Mexico. NAFTA […]