Sourcing to Mexico: Benefits and Pitfalls

GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview “Sourcing to Mexico: Benefits and Pitfalls” features Mike Wynn. Mr. Wynn leads the Sourcing Optimization practice for APD, where he ensures that our consulting teams deliver strategic impact and significant costs savings to clients. He has overseen projects at APD for commodities ranging from resins and steel to indirect materials. Prior to joining APD, he oversaw multi-year consulting engagements with a variety of companies, including Chrysler, John Deere, Gerdau Ameristeel, Toyota, Caterpillar, among others.

Audio Interview Guest
Mr. Mike Wynn
Vice President
APD

Recorded Webinar “Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components from Mexican Suppliers”

Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components from Mexican Suppliers

Because of US/China tariffs, high logistics costs from Asia, power outages in China, growing Chinese costs and other reasons, US automotive suppliers are diversifying their global supply chain and manufacturing into Mexico. Access webinar recording.

In the 10-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Wynn discusses these questions:

• Nearshoring has become a hot topic in 2022, what’s driving U.S. manufacturers to look more closely at Mexican suppliers?
• From your perspective, what are the main benefits of sourcing to Mexican suppliers?
• Are there certain commodities that manufacturers are looking to Mexican suppliers for?
• And provides his Final Thoughts.

About Mike Wynn:
Vice President, APD

Mike Wynn leads the Sourcing Optimization practice for APD, where he ensures that our consulting teams deliver strategic impact and significant costs savings to clients. He brings more than 20 years of consulting experience guiding companies through strategic improvement initiatives in areas ranging from manufacturing efficiency to sales operations.

Mike has overseen projects at APD for commodities ranging from resins and steel to indirect materials. Prior to joining APD, Mike oversaw multi-year consulting engagements with a variety of companies, including Baxter, Chrysler, Hewlett Packard, Corning, Libbey, Trane, John Deere, U.S. Postal Service, Gerdau Ameristeel, Toyota, RR Donnelley and Caterpillar. He earned an MBA and a BSE degree in Industrial Engineering, both from the University of Michigan.

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