Seller Sessions · with Tim Jordan · December 14, 2022 · 22 min
Summary
This episode offers a timely update on sourcing from Mexico, presenting it as a viable and scalable alternative to traditional overseas manufacturing. For ecommerce operators facing challenges with long lead times and high logistics costs, this discussion reveals how nearshoring to Mexico can mitigate risks, reduce shipping times, and optimize supply chains heading into 2023. It debunks the myth that Mexico is only for handmade goods, highlighting its potential for mass production across various product categories.
Key takeaways
Consider Mexico for diversified sourcing to mitigate supply chain risks and take advantage of reduced lead times and logistics costs compared to traditional overseas options like China.
Explore Mexico's manufacturing capabilities beyond handmade goods; the country has robust infrastructure for scalable production across various product categories.
Implement clear communication and quality control strategies when working with Mexican suppliers to overcome potential hurdles and ensure product standards are met.
Leverage nearshoring to Mexico to build a more resilient supply chain, offering quicker response times to market demands and reducing exposure to geopolitical instability.
Identify product categories that align with Mexico's growing manufacturing strengths, moving away from the misconception that it's limited to artisanal products.
Sourcing From Mexico - Update Going Into 2023 Tim Jordan returns and we follow up on a show we did for alternative sourcing solutions outside of China. Today, we dive in on Mexico with some updates and benefits as an alternative option and the capacity to scale (not just handmade goods as some may think). E-commerce seller since 2015. Tim has developed some of the best outside-the-box training and growth strategies for Amazon sellers. He has also worked as a business development consultant for just over 25 e-commerce service providers. Tim is also cofounder and Chief strategy officer at Carbon6.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Consider Mexico for diversified sourcing to mitigate supply chain risks and take advantage of reduced lead times and logistics costs compared to traditional overseas options like China.
What does this episode say about product & merchandising?
Explore Mexico's manufacturing capabilities beyond handmade goods; the country has robust infrastructure for scalable production across various product categories.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Implement clear communication and quality control strategies when working with Mexican suppliers to overcome potential hurdles and ensure product standards are met.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Leverage nearshoring to Mexico to build a more resilient supply chain, offering quicker response times to market demands and reducing exposure to geopolitical instability.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Identify product categories that align with Mexico's growing manufacturing strengths, moving away from the misconception that it's limited to artisanal products.
