Leveraging Mexican Automotive Suppliers & Reducing Dependence on Chinese Suppliers
Recorded Webinar – watch below
Webinar held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Because of US/China tariffs, high logistics costs from Asia, power outages in China, growing Chinese costs and other reasons, US and Western automotive suppliers are diversifying their global supply chain and manufacturing into Mexico.
Topics include
East West Associates conducted a Roundtable Discussion with several senior automotive executives, and the following questions were asked and these topics were discussed:
(TIMING ON VIDEO is provided below)
- Can you share your comments about sourcing in Mexico? What are the benefits & challenges?
11:05 – 15:56 Audio Time - Lets look at the electronics suppliers in Mexico for the automotive industry. Can you talk about the electronics component suppliers in Mexico – their capabilities and capacities?
15:56 – 18:53 - Will there be growth in Mexico of a greater vertical supply chain base for PCBs in the next 3-5 years?
18:53 – 22:35 - Does the Mexican government realize the need to increase electronic supply chain and are they investing in this industry sector
22:35 – 25:30 - Discuss the large availability of supplier capabilities and capacity for injection molding, metal stamping and fabrication?
25:30 – 29:10 - What is the availability of steel in Mexico and imported stainless steel?
29:10 – 32:54 - What are the challenges of sourcing automotive components in Mexico, specifically as it relates to imported raw materials like resin, steel, electronics and plastics?
32:54 – 38:15 - What are the capabilities and capacities of the Mexican foundry business?
38:15 – 42:45 - With a lot of Mexican suppliers have the capabilities but not the capacity, how can companies work with suppliers on improvement projects?
42:45 – 48:45 - How to best identify & qualify Tier 2 and Tier 3 Mexican suppliers who have lower volume requirements, particularly in the automotive aftermarket?
48:45 – 53:10 - Imported Chinese tooling & Mexican tooling
53:10 – 58:00 - What is the availability for Mexican suppliers for interior products like headlamps?
58:00 – 60:00 - What are the capabilities and capacities of welding and fabrication suppliers in Mexico
60:00 – 1:01:40 - Discussion on the most common problems of sourcing in Mexico – capacity, development of relationships with Mexican suppliers, volumes needed and pricing
1:01:40 – 1:06:40 - What are your Intellectual Property concerns in Mexico vs. China?
1:06:40 – 1:09:00