Relocating or Expanding Operations & Supply Chains From China to Mexico

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Relocating or Expanding Operations & Supply Chain From China to Mexico

Relocating or Expanding Operations & Supply Chain From China to Mexico

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Find out why C-level executives are now migrating from China to Mexico to improve the reliability of their supply chains.

U.S. manufacturers are motivated to act due to economic and geopolitical challenges in China:  COVID lockdowns; China/Taiwan/U.S. tensions; constantly rising Chinese labor costs; higher logistical costs; unreliable transport to customers; volatile U.S./China tariffs; and an increasingly bureaucratic and regulatory environment in China.

Why are companies moving operations to Mexico?

    • For a reliable, timely and stable flow of products and components nearer to customers and assemblers in the U.S. and North America.
    • To assure an available supply of local raw material and components.
    • For access to competitive and qualified labor.
    • To establish manufacturing & supply sources where it’s easy for U.S.-based management to visit and oversee them to control costs and maintain quality.
    • To operate under the USMCA, avoiding the expense, volatility and hassle of China/U.S. tariffs.
Relocating or Expanding Operations & Supply Chain From China to Mexico

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Stefan Lachner | East West Associates
  • Former VP Production and Logistics Planning, Robert Bosch GmbH (Mexico)
  • Manager Operations and Engineering, Leoni AG (Mexico)
  • Business Unit & Key Account Manager, Continental Teves Automotive (Mexico)
Dan McLeod | Director, East West Associates
  • Director, East West Associates
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Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components in Mexico

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Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components in Mexico

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Find out what companies are doing to leverage Mexican automotive suppliers to reduce dependence on Chinese suppliers.

Currently there is a trend for companies in the U.S./North America to:

Diversify their supply chain from China to Mexico

    • Affected by pricing, logistics, US/China tariffs, overdependence on China, long lead times

Look for real sourcing opportunities for success in Mexico

    • Closer proximity to U.S. and North American customers
    • Avoidance of US/China tariffs

Overcome real challenges in establishing Mexican supply chain network

    • MX vendors overwhelmed – not providing indicative pricing without company verification
    • Need to establish relationship and difficult to do with no pre-existing relationships
    • MX not replacement for China – size/scale of China
Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components in Mexico

Speakers

Stefan Lachner | East West Associates
  • Former VP Production and Logistics Planning, Robert Bosch GmbH (Mexico)
  • Manager Operations and Engineering, Leoni AG (Mexico)
  • Business Unit & Key Account Manager, Continental Teves Automotive (Mexico)
Gary Trzcianka | President, Scoject, Inc. US
  • Product design, precision machining & international manufacturing company
  • Averages 60 products annually from concept to production
  • Automotive, aerospace, medical
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Sourcing 5 Key Industrial Components in Mexico

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Sourcing 5 Key Industrial Components in Mexico

Sourcing 5 Key Industrial Components in Mexico

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Discover what the challenges are to source 5 key industrial components are in Mexico in this webinar.

This webinar discusses the 5 key industrial products:

    • Aluminum Extrusion
    • Castings & Machined Parts
    • Forgings
    • Metal Stampings & Fabrication
    • Injection Molded & Extruded Plastics
Sourcing 5 Key Industrial Components in Mexico

Speakers

Carlos Flores | East West Associates
  • Senior Mexican Operational Manager, East West Associates – Mexico
Gary Trzcianka | President, Scoject, Inc. US
  • Product design, precision machining & international manufacturing company
  • Averages 60 products annually from concept to production
  • Automotive, aerospace, medical
Fred Rocafort | Harris Bricken – US
  • Attorney, Harris Bricken – U.S.
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    Leveraging Mexico With a Global Supply Chain Strategy

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    Leveraging Mexico With a Global Supply Chain Strategy

    Webinar: Leveraging Mexico With a Global Supply Chain Strategy

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    How can companies best leverage Mexico in their global supply chain strategy?

    Companies are looking to improve their Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Strategies, which includes potentially diversifying their supply chain and manufacturing into Mexico if their market is US/North America.

    Even if companies keep their Chinese supply base, manufacturers can still take advantage of the USMCA trade agreement.

    The strategies can include:

      • Sourcing components / finished goods with local content from Mexico, for consumption in the U.S.
      • Sourcing components / finished goods with local content from Mexico and imported content from China, for consumption in the U.S.
      • Setting up subcontracting or manufacturing in Mexico, utilizing local content from Mexico and imported components from China and elsewhere.
    Webinar: Leveraging Mexico With a Global Supply Chain Strategy

    Speakers

    Dan McLeod | Director
    • Former Asia Pacific Operations Director of Ashland Specialty Ingredients (NYSE: ASH)
    • Former Director of Engineering for Hercules Asia Pacific
    Stefan Lachner | Senior Automotive Specialist
    • Mexico – provided interim management and consulting services geared at improving production outcomes in client companies.
    Mark Plum | Director
    • President of Briggs & Stratton Asia (NYSE: BGG)
    • Vice President of Sales & Marketing, American Standard
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    Leveraging Mexico to Enhance Your Automotive Supply Chain

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    Leveraging Mexico to Enhance Your Automotive Supply Chain

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    Leveraging Mexico to reduce dependence on Asian automotive suppliers to improve your global automotive supply chain footprint.

    Leveraging Mexico to Enhance Your Automotive Supply Chain

    Speakers

    Stefan Lachner | Automotive & Electronics Specialist, East West Associates
    • Former VP Production and Logistics Planning, Robert Bosch GmbH (Mexico)
    • Manager Operations and Engineering, Leoni AG (Mexico)
    • Business Unit & Key Account Manager, Continental Teves Automotive (Mexico)
    Dan McLeod | Director, East West Associates
    • Director, East West Associates
    Vanessa Miller | Foley & Lardner LLP
    • Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP, Detroit
    Alejandro Gomez-Strozzi |Foley & Lardner LLP
    • Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP, Mexico
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