Southward Advisors Expands Nearshoring Operations in Mexico to Meet Surging U.S. Demand

Charlotte, NC — Southward Advisors, a leading supply chain consultancy specializing in strategic nearshoring solutions, today announced the expansion of its operations in Mexico to meet the rising demand from U.S.-based manufacturers seeking more resilient, cost-effective supply chains. The expansion includes increased local partnerships, on-the-ground advisory capabilities, and expanded support for site selection, regulatory compliance, and supplier sourcing across Mexico’s most prominent manufacturing hubs.

As global companies face continued disruption in offshore supply chains and rising tensions in Asian manufacturing markets, nearshoring to Mexico has become a practical, long-term solution. Southward Advisors’ enhanced presence in Mexico enables U.S. businesses, particularly in sectors like automotive, electronics, medical devices, and consumer goods, to transition operations closer to home, with minimal risk and maximum return.

“The demand for nearshoring to Mexico has surged dramatically over the last 24 months. Companies are no longer asking if they should move operations closer to the U.S., but how fast they can do it,” said John Hyatt, Founder and Managing Partner at Southward Advisors. “Our expansion is a direct response to this shift and our commitment to helping clients build agile, efficient, and future-ready supply chains in Latin America.”

Why Nearshoring to Mexico Is Accelerating

With the ongoing impacts of global shipping delays, geopolitical uncertainty, and rising offshore labor costs, U.S. companies are increasingly looking south for solutions. Mexico offers a unique advantage with its geographic proximity, skilled labor market, and favorable trade frameworks, most notably the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Southward Advisors helps businesses capitalize on these advantages through a full suite of advisory services, including:

• Strategic site selection and supplier matching
• Custom nearshoring strategy development
• Regulatory compliance and USMCA optimization
• Labor market analysis and workforce planning
• On-the-ground implementation support across Mexico

New Services and Capabilities

The expansion includes deeper engagement in Mexico’s top industrial corridors such as Monterrey, Querétaro, Guadalajara, and Tijuana, with local teams supporting logistics planning, contract manufacturing relationships, and supply chain integration for U.S. clients of all sizes, from SMEs to multinational corporations.

Southward is also enhancing its bilingual compliance support, IMMEX program navigation, and quality assurance oversight to help clients reduce friction and mitigate legal or operational risks.

“What sets us apart is our deep expertise in both U.S. supply chain strategy and Mexican business execution,” added John Hyatt. “We’re not just consultants, we’re implementers, connectors, and long-term partners.”

About Southward Advisors

Southward Advisors is a U.S.-based strategic consultancy specializing in supply chain transformation, nearshore manufacturing, and operational implementation across Mexico and Latin America. The firm helps American businesses reduce costs, strengthen resilience, and scale efficiently by bringing their manufacturing and sourcing closer to home.

Media Contact:

John Hyatt
CEO & Founder
Southward Advisors
Email: info@southwardadvisors.com
Phone: +1 704-885-6773
Website: https://southwardadvisors.com