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Electronics Manufacturing in China and Mexico: A Comparative Analysis

Manufacturing location is a serious decision with long term production ramifications. EEs and tech startups must weigh all factors before choosing a location.

The world is changing, and so are the world’s manufacturing centers. Even companies long entrenched in China are now reconsidering where they manufacture prototypes and full production runs. But what factors should you consider when choosing a manufacturing location? This paper will cover:

• How to understand and identify your unique engineering and purchasing needs
• Costs and benefits of Chinese vs Mexican manufacturing
• The advantages of manufacturing in the USA
• Barriers to manufacturing change