THE NAVOJOA ADVANTAGE
Manufacturing competitiveness
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
- Navojoa is in south Sonora Region, population including vicinity 230K.
- By federal HW #2, Navojoa connects directly with Nogales, Az port of entry
(Mariposa US Commercial Custom). - Distance – Driving time.
– 375 Miles (600 Km).
– 10 Hrs. (by truck). - Sea ports (Pacific) – Driving distance.
– Guaymas – Three Hrs. (by truck).
– Manzanillo – 12 Hrs. (by truck). - Airports – Driving distance.
– Obregon CEN (commercial) – 1 Hr.
– Guadalajara GDL (cargo) – 12 Hrs.
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
Over 30 years of Manufacturing experience and Engineering support on:
- Wire harness (automotive).
– SMT.
– Injection molding.
– Automation.
– Testing. - Tier 1 suppliers for automotive industry.
- Industry experience on:
– ISO/TS-16949.
– ISO-9001.
– ISO-14001 / ISO-45001.
TURNKEY TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS
- Logistics costs from Navojoa to Nogales 0.7% vs Sales (avg.)
- Local Industry employee turnover <1.2%.
- Local Industry employee absenteeism <1.8%.
- + 25 Universities and technical schools.
- +15K labor workforce available.
- Daycare centers for employees.
- Collaborative Union representatives.
INFRASTRUCTURE TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS
- Water availability.
- Natural gas pipeline to serve the industry.
- Build to suit business needs.
- Industrial buildings available
- Competitive leasing costs.
- Suppliers base for indirect services: (bussing – food – packaging – security)
- Employee housing availability.
- Shelter services available.
- Power availability 8MW.
CONCLUSIONS TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS
- Manufacturing cost competitiveness due to:
– Labor cost is 30% lower vs border zone with US.
– Attractive leasing costs.
– Lower turnover and attrition. - Workforce stability positive impact on:
– Higher Efficiency.
– Lower Scrap. - Above benefits offsets logistics costs 2.3-1 in sales % compared to other locations near to the border with US.