| Mexico
Manufacturing. It's not all or nothing at all. Use Mexico for marginal jobs. Many manufacturers in the United States -and elsewhere-do not understand Mexico. All do know that labor is much cheaper in Mexico than in their facilities. Many know the skill level is comparable. They should know that if their industry is not labor intensive to a certain degree, the savings from operating in Mexico are diminished. Manufacturers use machinery and automation to save money on labor and to increase productivity. When a prospective job does not fit in to your business model it is deemed marginal or unworkable. Often a major customer wants your company to manufacture something not in your comfort zone because you are not "set up" to do it. It is too small or too different. It is a major customer so you suffer through with little or negative profit. The job is not large enough to retool or develop a totally new mechanized means of production. If a job of this nature comes from a prospective customer and you do not have the infrastructure you would "just say no." That is because you do not really know Mexico. It is not all or nothing at all. Use Mexico for these marginal jobs. These tasks can be done with a higher percentage of labor and less sophisticated (i.e. less costly) tools and/or machinery. Skilled labor is available to ensure both quality and customer satisfaction. Perhaps outdated higher labor use equipment would be ideal for these lower volume runs. In Mexico, marginal products become profitable and lose-money-tasks become at least marginal. Best of all, by manufacturing your products in Mexico with Focus Mexico, you have the largest Mexico maquiladora manufacturing market (Cd. Juarez) directly at your doorstep. Your company can achieve increased productivity and profits and enter an extended new market without touching your core business. In today's international climate, most maquiladora manufacturers are more comfortable (in fact demand) having suppliers located in Mexico for just-in-time delivery. They do not want production held up by customs at the border for any reason. Now that you have Mexico in perspective, take the first step toward increased profit and business growth by contacting Focus Mexico. |
