Topic
nearshoring
Trade Borderlands Mexico: USMCA Gives Mexico an Edge as Global Trade Barriers Rise
Mexico is experiencing a technology-driven export boom, with Chapter 84 machinery exports doubling to roughly $200 billion, according to BBVA México. The country now supplies a record 17% of U.S. imports in early 2026, surpassing China as the leading supplier of advanced technology products. The USMCA gives Mexico a tariff advantage as global trade barriers rise.
Supply Chain AI shifts from planning to execution as manufacturers confront tariff uncertainty
As tariffs and trade disruptions escalate, manufacturers are turning to AI-powered supply chain orchestration to evaluate sourcing decisions before disruptions ripple through their networks. Kinaxis' Maestro platform helps companies model multiple scenarios simultaneously, enabling faster and more informed decision-making.
Supply Chain Building Local: How Sourcing Materials from Surroundings Reduces Supply Chain Risk and Embodied Carbon
The construction industry accounts for 34% of global carbon emissions, driven by concrete production and long supply chains. Innovative projects in California and Antarctica demonstrate how local sourcing—from mass timber to modular pods—can reduce embodied carbon, improve resilience, and create affordable housing. For procurement teams, these examples offer a blueprint for nearshoring building materials and mitigating supply chain risks.
Supply Chain India's Short Window Amid China's Supply Chain Shift
India has a limited opportunity to attract companies diversifying from China, according to Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran. The geopolitical landscape and China's trade dominance pose challenges and opportunities for India's trade strategy.