Nearshoring Is Booming in Mexico. Here Are Five Numbers to Prove It


There certainly has been lots of interest and talk about nearshoring. This short article, from one of my favorite supply chain management journals, puts some facts and figures on the topic. This growth itself will likely bring new challenges to Mexico. At some point one would have to think the cost of real estate and access to talent may become problems that are seen in other geographies. The question is "when"?

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