Guarantee Business Continuity by Strengthening Regional Supply Chain Networks

By Adán Gómez | Business Development Director at American Industries Group®
Published 01/26/2022
Though many hoped that the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic would bring more stability in industry and that companies would be better prepared for ongoing and new challenges, 2021 revealed a need for continued evolution with a focus on business continuity. With 16.7% of organizations reporting a “severe” loss of revenue due to supply chain disruptions, in addition to disruptions from other issues, including logistics and transport capacity, trade conflicts, labor shortages, and rising manufacturing costs, among others, businesses are increasingly relying on regionalizing manufacturing activity and using technology to create more reliable and efficient supply chains.

Supply chain mapping and performing due diligence are two approaches for achieving this, with a focus on tier 2 and 3 suppliers. The semiconductor shortage, which has shut down production for many of the world’s largest companies, including GM, which announced it will not resume production until mid-March 2022, revealed companies’ lack of knowledge about suppliers’ capabilities and backup suppliers to produce crucial materials.

For many businesses, the unfortunate consequences have been a temporary shutdown of production. In carrying out their due diligence, companies have found that their backup suppliers are sourcing from the same companies and regions as their main suppliers. The losses resulting from shutdowns have prompted companies to begin recording and reporting supply chain disruptions to make better decisions for business continuity. This mapping is helpful in not only ensuring the quality and reliability of products and understanding supplier networks but also in encouraging and enforcing ethical practices.

Automotive Industry in mexico

Another business continuity strategy is to create closer relationships with suppliers and invest in and reinforce regional supply networks. This increases business continuity by reducing risk and meets customer demands for local supply. The need to decrease dependency on China, move to a more regional strategy and work with highly specialized suppliers puts Mexico and its many regional industries at a competitive advantage.

One example of the opportunities it offers is in automotive manufacturing Mexico. The country’s Bajío Region provides a well-developed and mature supply chain, ensuring the availability of products needed to keep production lines open and allowing companies to better communicate with suppliers due to similar time zones and business cultures as North America. This regional industrial specialization also helps guarantee the availability of skilled and affordable labor in the face of labor shortages and mitigate logistics issues.

Supply Chain in Mexico

The automotive industry in the Bajío Region is just one example of the opportunities for international companies in Mexico. Whether you are looking to engage in nearshore or offshore manufacturing in Mexico or start up operations in Mexico, don’t hesitate to reach out to find out more about how starting up business in Mexico can help your company reduce risks and create a solid plan for business continuity in 2022 and beyond.

Adán Gómez

Business Development Director

American Industries Group®

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