Mexico Looking Better Than China For Many U.S. Manufacturers

As labor costs in China continue to rise, Mexico looks better as a manufacturing venue for U.S. companies. Chinese labor costs double every few years, according to one economist. Quality and responsiveness also weigh as factors. But for some companies, especially mid-sized and family owned companies, problems in Mexico persist. Cumbersome border crossing remains a consistent problem, and security and corruption may be issues, as well, depending on locale.