Electronics Manufacturing in China and Mexico: A Comparative Analysis

It is a serious decision to decide where to manufacture, with long-term impacts on production. Before choosing a location, EEs and tech startups must weigh all factors.

A changing world means a changing manufacturing sector. Companies that have long been rooted in Asia are now reconsidering where they manufacture prototypes and full runs. Which factors should you take into account when choosing a manufacturing location? In this paper, we will discuss:

• Understanding and identifying your unique engineering and purchasing requirements
• A comparison of Mexican and Chinese manufacturing costs and benefits
• Advantages of manufacturing in the U.S.
• Factors that hinder a manufacturing change
• Regional North American manufacturing’s surprising financial benefits