Calculate your cost savings ContactCareersCost Savings Manufacturing in Mexico Services About Us Locations Client Success Manufacturing in Mexico Mexican Manufacturing Companies Today, with so many global manufacturing choices, some ask–why use mexico manufacturing companies and manufacture in Mexico? Increasingly, companies are learning of the significant advantages and benefits of manufacturing in Mexico as a maquiladora such as labor cost saving, western culture, 12 Free Trade Agreements with 46 nations, and close US proximity versus other global locations. The majority of us companies manufacturing in Mexico takes place just a few miles south of the United States border, such as Tijuana. TACNA is helping companies quickly realize these benefits by establishing Mexican manufacturing operations within twelve weeks. USMCA China Tariff Mitigation World Trade Organization ALADI Cost Savings Savings in base labor costs, medical premiums and more. Companies Succeeding in Mexico Companies enjoying low labor costs and close proximity to the US. Why Choose Mexico? Labor force, proximity, infrastructure and more. Difference vs. China Differences to consider between Mexico and Asia. Assembly in Mexico An ideal location for final assembly of globally sourced components. Packaging in Mexico An ideal location for labor-intensive packaging processes. Common Questions Answers to the most common questions asked by our partners. Cost Savings Companies Succeeding in Mexico Why choose Baja California, Mexico? China vs. Mexico Assembly in Mexico Packaging in Mexico Cost Savings The most significant benefit for most companies moving to Mexico is labor savings. This savings results from the difference in fully burdened hourly labor cost in the U.S. compared to that of Mexico. Beyond base labor cost savings, there is also significant savings in medical premiums; workers compensation and retirement benefit costs. Major cost savings are also achieved through a shorter supply chain and lower logistics costs compared to other low cost manufacturing regions. How much can I save? Companies Succeeding in Mexico Mexico is the United States’ second-largest export market in north America and third-largest trading partner. Many large global companies have chosen to locate significant manufacturing operations in Mexico, particularly along the U.S. Mexican border. This is the case because of the low cost labor market, cheap raw materials in Mexico, yet with the close proximity to the U.S. consumption markets. Along the 2,000-mile shared border, state and local governments interact closely. Operating and manufacturing in Mexico ’s border region may be relevant for your company as well. Who else is in Mexico? Why choose Baja California, Mexico? The Baja region has an abundant, young, educated labor force. With all major corridors paved in concrete, an international airport with direct flights to Asia, reliable utility services, a major seaport and state of art communications infrastructure, Baja is ideally suited for manufacturing. Foreign nationals can feel safe and comfortable driving in or residing in the region. Baja is supported through a government sponsored program called IMMEX. This program allows foreign companies to avoid duties and pay a minimum of taxes while manufacturing in Mexico. Why Baja? China vs. Mexico Many U.S. companies that are exploring manufacturing or assembly offshore consider both Mexico and Asian options. As a result of steady annual increases in Chinese wages and low concentration of highly skilled workers in Mainland China’s coastal region, Manufacturing in Mexico is increasingly being seen as an alternative to China. Mexico’s predictable, steady wages offer certainty to companies looking to forecast manufacturing costs. Mexico has closed the competitive gap that, until recent years, made China a more attractive locale for most types of manufacturing. Why Mexico vs. China Assembly in Mexico With land, sea and air ports in immediate proximity, Baja California, Mexico is an ideal location for low cost final assembly of globally sourced components. Many foreign component manufacturers have located in Baja to support assembly manufacturing in Mexico. Factories in the region are often ISO certified and operate under the latest lean manufacturing operation methodologies. Can I minimize lead times? Packaging in Mexico Retail packaging is often labor intensive with short runs and a constant of changing of packaging presentation to accommodate seasonality, consumer preference, style and trends. Endless combinations of retail end cap displays, point of sale displays, and set configurations lend themselves to manual assembly. Mexico is ideal for location of this labor intensive process. Products made in the US can be packaged in Mexico and can still be labeled as Made in USA. How can I deliver Faster? Common Questions For those companies considering Mexico operations, many questions come to mind. Where do I start? What will my savings be? How long will it take to setup using shelter services? Are there experts who can help me via contract manufacturing operation? We can provide the answers to these questions and more. What don't I know? It’s easier than you think. Get in touch and we’ll show you how. How much can you save? Contact Us ServicesAbout UsLocationsClient Success TACNA United States 619.661.1261 TACNA Mexico 664.681.1400 Copyright © 2019 TACNA Services, Inc.