Delivering the Deal
Nearshoring in Mexico. Considerations for deal professionals
June 10, 2023 | Episode 15 | 24:00
The “Delivering the Deal” spotlight series is where Mercer’s leading experts discuss the most pressing issues facing business leaders and deal professionals in M&A today.
During today’s episode, we’ll focus on a topic that many of our clients have been discussing lately. Companies are nearshoring production and supply chains in Mexico for the North American market. How do they get started and why should deal professionals head down this route? Mercer's M&A Leader for Mexico, Sofia Cruz, gives insight into why companies are looking to nearshore and how this can be both an opportunity and a challenge - and what to look out for to be better positioned for success.
Interesting moments from the podcast:
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Opportunities
"Nearshoring opportunities are not only for Mexico but also for investors; those who understand country and industry needs will be better positioned for success." -
Impact
"Nearshoring is an issue that will impact all of Latin America, as well as many countries outside the region." -
Multifaceted
"Mexico as a country can respond to nearly 100% of business leaders' requests with regard to nearshoring (logistics, transportation and manufacturing)." -
Challenges
"Key challenges that business leaders need to anticipate include security risks, legal frameworks, water scarcity, electricity capacity and availability of industrial park"
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