Nearshoring
Nearshoring: design the customs model before launch
Questions to resolve before a new Mexico operation ships its first product.
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Design the operating model early
Before the first shipment, define who imports, who owns inventory, how materials move, and what evidence will support each customs transaction. These decisions shape the suitability of Mexico programs and U.S. entry models.
Connect both sides of the border
Align the manufacturer, broker, logistics provider, and finance team around a shared data set. Clear ownership and reconciliations are easier to establish before production ramps than after exceptions accumulate.