Why Mexico
	Primary Mexican Industrial Centers

Advantages with Mexico

• Mexico is near-shore… not off-shore
• Closer-by location allows for same day access for visits
• Same time zone promotes more effective communications
• Most are English speaking professionals
• Can respond faster with less cost for you
  
• Alleviates communication and time challenges often encountered when sourcing in Asia
• Shorter supply chain = more flexibility to changing requirements
• Numerous points of entry along the US-Mexico border, railways, ports, and international airports
• NAFTA offers an easily manageable trade system removing many of the barriers present in other parts of the world
• NAFTA regulations and intellectual property protection offers security to American companies concerned about theft or corruption
  
• Stable government… reducing risks common in other parts of the world
• Stable currency that is not likely to experience significant exchange rate fluctuation, unlike many other countries in low-cost regions
• Because of the geographic location, many Mexican companies are already used to doing business in the US
• Raw Material pricing consistent with the US
  
• Multiple universities offering programs focused on engineering and manufacturing