
How Important is Brand Authenticity?
The Road Ahead of Challenge-Based Research
Nearshoring Opportunities
Effects of nearshoring: Years ago, manufacturing in China was cost-effective, compensating for the challenges and inconveniences of moving operations to such distant locations. Now, labor costs in Mexico are more efficient and lower than those in China. However, even if manufacturing costs in Mexico and China were the same, Mexico would be more advantageous when considering sending finished products to the US market. Companies can offer same-day or next-day deliveries upon placing an order. Shipping from Mexico is much more economical and flexible.
Increasing CVC Momentum in Latin America
Covid-19 accelerated the digital transformation, and this received a strong boost from CVC at a global and regional level in Latin America. A few years ago, talking about CVC was considered exclusive to Silicon Valley area, and now countries like Brazil have one of the highest levels of internet usage, social networks, and other technologies.