The Hidden Cost of Nearshoring Supply Chains

We often hear that nearshoring to Mexico or Vietnam is the silver bullet for supply chain resilience. But as trade tensions rise and currency fluctuations hit, are we ignoring the real costs? In this episode, Lucas and Luna dissect why moving production closer isn't just about shipping rates. They look at the wage premiums in Monterrey versus Shenzhen, the regulatory headaches in Southeast Asia, and how the strong dollar is actually making some nearshore locations more expensive than distant ones. We drill into a specific case: a mid-sized electronics manufacturer who thought they were saving money but found their margins squeezed by labor inflation and compliance costs. This is a deep dive into the economics of proximity.

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