Cost and Complexity: The 2011 U.S. Manufacturing-Outsourcing Cost Index
(December 2011)

As U.S. manufacturers regain some of their global competitiveness, Mexico retains the lowest landed costs for U.S. customers, while other low-cost countries (LCCs) had higher costs but remained more competitive than China. Over the next four to five years, several factors could combine to erode China’s competitive advantage, making flexibility and constant diligence essential in implementing aggressive global supply chain strategy.

Manufacturing-Improvement Programs: Effective?
(October 2011)

According to the recent AlixPartners Senior Executives Survey on the Effectiveness of Manufacturing-Improvement Programs, most large manufacturers failed to reach—or even come close to—their cost savings targets over the last 12 months.

Executive Perspectives on Near-Shoring
(July 2011)

Amid rising wages in Asian countries, rising fuel costs, and extended supply chain risks, companies that sell into the U.S. market are actively considering near-shoring. The AlixPartners Executives’ Perspectives on Manufacturing Near-Shoring1 finds that, despite security concerns, Mexico has emerged as the top location choice.