About Us
Empowering Businesses with Strategic Nearshoring in Mexico and Latin America
Southward Advisors is a strategic supply chain implementation firm focused on the nearshoring of manufacturing supply chains to Mexico and other Latin American countries. We have successfully assisted SME and multinationals in nearshoring millions in total spend to the Western Hemisphere.
Our Services
Nearshore Manufacturing
Embrace the future of manufacturing by shifting your supply chains and production closer to home. Nearshoring offers enhanced efficiency, reduced costs, and greater control by relocating operations from Asia to the Western Hemisphere. Whether it’s sourcing components or setting up your own factory, leverage the strategic advantages of nearshoring today.
Sourcing and Supply Chain Development
Streamline your production with our expert sourcing and supply chain solutions in Mexico and LATAM. Our experienced consultants guide you through each step, whether you’re sourcing from existing suppliers or building a complete supply chain from scratch. Achieve efficiency and reliability with our tailored support.
Process Improvement Consulting
Enhance your manufacturing capabilities with our comprehensive process improvement and lean manufacturing consulting. We partner with you to drive productivity, optimize space, implement fast changes (SMED), reduce inventory, analyze capacity, increase throughput, and improve quality by reducing scrap.
Successful Case Studies
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March 23, 2019Streamlining Production: West Coast Firm Achieves $3M Savings in Mexico
A firm on the West Coast of the United States was manufacturing free standing mobile office cubicle dividers in China and desired to migrate to Mexico due to tariffs, Chinese IP theft, and lengthy supply chains. Southward was able to develop the production of steel tubing and the synthetic cloth coverings all out of the
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July 23, 2021Saving $200K: A Cabinet Maker’s Shift to Mexican Suppliers
A firm in the Midwest was manufacturing custom kitchen cabinets in China and looked to Mexico as an alternative due to 301 tariffs. Southward located several possible suppliers. After several rounds of bidding and factory visits, our supplier in the state of Guanajuato was able to compete with the client’s Chinese suppliers. The client was
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January 23, 2022Saving $1M Annually: A Southeast Firm’s Success with Mexican Supply Chain Integration
A firm based in the American Southeast that is a manufacturer of closet deodorizing and dehumidifying products sold into US retail outlets (Walmart, Costco, Sam’s, Target) was looking to diversify its current Asian supply chain and augment a small manufacturing operation in Mexico. The product consisted of a plastic injection molded part, a plastic bag,
Blog
The Mexico Manufacturing Advantage
Mexican Vertical Supply Chain Integration
Mexico vs. China
Memberships and Affiliation
Holland House Mexico
Irish-Mexican Chamber
Mexico Strategic Sourcing Alliance
US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce
American Benevolent Society of Mexico
American Home Furnishings Association
American Society of Mexico
AeroMexico Delta
Featured On
CBS News
Deutsche Welle
Ready to Build a Smarter Supply Chain?
Nearshoring to Mexico doesn’t have to be risky or complicated. With Southward Advisors, you gain a trusted partner to guide every step—from strategy to execution.